President John Mahama is spearheading efforts to address challenges in the country’s education sector by enhancing the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme. During his ‘Thank You Tour’ of the Central Region on Thursday, the Ghanaian leader pledged his commitment to prioritising education and tackling issues affecting the sector. He outlined plans to strengthen…
Gambia’s President President Adama Barrow has officially declared his intention to seek a third term in The Gambia’s 2026 general elections, a move that has sparked mixed reactions across the country. In a recent interview, Barrow revealed that he had initially planned to step down but reconsidered to prevent the collapse of his National People’s…
Mali and Senegal have reinforced their military ties as both nations confront escalating terrorist threats along their shared 419-kilometer border. This move follows Mali’s withdrawal from ECOWAS, underscoring the need for bilateral security collaboration. Malian Defense Minister General Sadio Camara hosted his Senegalese counterpart, Birame Diop, in Bamako for high-level discussions. The meeting, also attended…
TRIPOLI – Daily, Libya is becoming a den of horror for Africans, especially immigrants and 17-Year-Old Hulle Xayyib is the latest victim. Xayyib left Waadara district in Ethiopia in search of greener pasture but was caught in the web of horrific Libyan assailants bent to end the life of anyone who made it through the…
GOMA – The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has severed diplomatic relations with Rwanda as fighting intensifies between Rwanda-backed M23 rebels and Congolese forces near Goma, a strategic city in eastern Congo. The violence has left at least 13 peacekeepers and foreign soldiers dead and displaced thousands of civilians. The M23 rebel group, comprised mostly…
KHARTOUM – A massive fire has destroyed a significant oil refinery located approximately 71 kilometres north of Khartoum, intensifying the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Both factions have traded accusations over responsibility for the attack. The Sudanese army alleged that the RSF deliberately set the refinery ablaze…
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…
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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Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, collectively known as the “Alliance of Sahel States (AES),” have announced their intention to abandon the CFA franc (XOF) and introduce a new currency this 2025. This move is part of their broader push for economic independence and a desire to reduce French influence, which has long been associated with…
