Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum Set to Address Regional Stability

MAIDUGURI – The Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC), in partnership with the African Union (AU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is set to host the 5th Edition of the Governors’ Forum of the Lake Chad Basin. The event aims to strengthen regional cooperation in addressing the security, humanitarian, and developmental challenges affecting the…

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Nigerian Government Seeks Support from WEF for $26 Billion African Atlantic Gas Pipeline Project

The Federal Government of Nigeria is seeking the support of the World Economic Forum (WEF) on the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline (AAGP) project to connect Nigeria to Morocco and other African nations, enhancing regional energy security and economic growth. The development was announced by the President’s Spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha on his official X (Twitter) page…

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HOSTAFRICA Acquires GO54 (Formerly Whogohost)

HOSTAFRICA, a leading web-hosting company in Africa, is excited to announce the successful completion of the acquisition of GO54 (formerly known as WhoGoHost). GO54 is one of Nigeria’s most prominent web hosting companies with a domain market share of over 20%. This marks a significant milestone in HOSTAFRICA’s strategic expansion across the continent. It solidifies…

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Diallo: Slave Trader Who Became Slave

Born in 1701, Diallo was the son of a slave trader in present-day Senegal. As he grew older, he became deeply involved in his father’s business, selling slaves to European traders. However, during one of his trading ventures, Diallo’s life took a dramatic turn. While transporting slaves for sale, he was captured, chained alongside the…

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20-Year-Old Naima Jamal Abducted in Libya Faces Torture as Traffickers Demand $6000 Ransom

20-Year-Old Naima Jamal Abducted in Libya Faces Torture as Traffickers Demand $6000 Ransom

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Naima Jamal, a 20-year-old Ethiopian woman from Oromia, has become the latest victim of Libya’s brutal human trafficking networks. Abducted shortly after arriving in Libya in May 2024, her family has been subjected to relentless threats and shifting ransom demands by her captors, with the latest demand set at $6,000 for…

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Over 1,500 Inmates Escape Mozambican Prison Amid Post-Election Violence

Maputo, Mozambique – The Mozambican government has confirmed a large-scale prison break involving over 1,500 inmates from the high-security Machava prison near Maputo on December 25. The incident coincides with escalating post-election violence following the Constitutional Council’s ratification of Daniel Chapo’s presidential victory with 65% of the vote. Police chief Bernardino Rafael reported that 1,534…

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