French forces have begun to withdraw from their bases in Niger, with the first convoy of troops escorted out of the country by Niger’s military as it traveled in the direction of Chad. The withdrawal was demanded by Niger’s new ruling generals after they took power on July 26, with French President Emmanuel Macron confirming their departure at the end of September. French troops were stationed in Read More…
Liberia is set to vote on whether to re-elect former footballer George Weah to the presidency, with peace and the economy being the top concerns. The main political parties have pledged that the presidential and legislative elections will pass off peacefully, but the deaths of three people last month during clashes between rival party supporters have raised concerns about a return to bloodshed. WeRead More…
Senegal’s navy is reportedly stopping refugee boats at record rates, with 1,500 people transferred to local authorities since May, accounting for over 95% of all recorded interceptions in 2022. This increased action could serve as a model for other African countries, whose citizens now make up half of the top 10 origin countries for irregular refugee arrivals in Europe. Italy faces a surge in arriRead More…
Liberia is set to hold its presidential and parliamentary elections on Tuesday, with twenty candidates, including incumbent George Weah, competing to lead the country of five million. Weah won the election in 2017 after promising to tackle poverty, create jobs, build roads, and end corruption. However, anger is growing over persistently high levels of corruption and the cost of living. The electioRead More…
The president of Tabital Pulaagu-The Gambia, Alhagie Seedy Dem, has reaffirmed his call for unity among the Fula community, expressing his commitment to strengthen relations and strengthen relations within the community. He spoke at a presser in Kanifing, highlighting the upcoming congress of the Fula associations (Tabial Pulagu) from December 29th to 30th, 2023. Dem clarified rumors about the Read More…
An illegal oil refinery in southern Nigeria has exploded, resulting in the deaths of at least 18 people, including a pregnant woman. The blaze occurred in Rivers State’s Emohua district when a homemade refinery ignited a nearby oil reservoir, leaving victims severely burned. Most of the victims were youths, with a pregnant woman and a young lady getting ready for her marriage ceremony all caRead More…
Nigeria’s Independence Day celebrations have been declining due to economic challenges, with many citizens feeling disillusioned with the country’s progress in six decades. The largest economy has been in a free fall since the Muhammadu Buhari administration, with youth unemployment, inflation, and debt at all-time highs. Over 60% of the population lives in “multidimensional poverty,” and electricRead More…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended a second malaria vaccine for children, with the R21/Matrix-M vaccine, developed by Oxford University, already approved for use in Burkina Faso, Ghana, and Nigeria. The vaccine, developed by Oxford University, is expected to be rolled out in these African countries in early 2024 and available in mid-2024 in other countries. The vaccine is expectedRead More…
Niger has declared three days of national mourning following an attack by suspected armed groups near its border with Mali. At least 29 soldiers were killed in the attack, which involved improvised explosive devices and kamikaze vehicles by over a hundred terrorists. Two soldiers were seriously wounded, and several dozen terrorists were also killed. The attack occurred during military operations aRead More…
Silvia Bongo Valentin, the wife of deposed Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba, has been arrested for “money laundering” and other offenses. The public prosecutor announced that her husband was overthrown in a coup on August 30, shortly after being proclaimed the winner in a presidential election. Noureddin Bongo Valentin, the eldest son of the woman, has been accused of corruption. The chargeRead More…