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France rejects destabilisation claim by Niger
France yesterday described as “groundless” the allegation by Niger that Nigeria had offered space in its territory to France to destabilise the former French colony. Political Counsellor to the Embassy of…
French president faces backlash over Africa remarks
Senegal and Chad have reacted strongly to remarks by French President Emmanuel Macron about African countries being ungrateful over France’s role in helping fight militant jihadist insurgencies. On Monday,…
Ghanaians should prepare for triple hardship under Mahama – Primate Ayodele
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has revealed that his prophecies…
‘You Can Count On Nigeria’s Support’ – Tinubu Declares at Ghanaian President Mahama’s Inauguration
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has assured Ghana’s newly inaugurated President, John Dramani Mahama, that he can count on Nigeria’s support. The remark was made on…
Ghana’s Mahama Sworn-In As President
John Mahama has taken the oath of office as Ghana’s new president in a ceremony attended by world leaders. Advertisement Mahama was sworn in at Independence Square in Accra, the Ghanaian capital on Tuesday. The…
Malawi arrests ex-minister, four others for embezzling $250m
Malawi police on Monday arrested the country’s ex-finance minister Joseph Mwanamveka and four other former government officials for allegedly embezzling the…
Macron says Sahel leaders ‘forgot to thank France’ for fighting terrorism
French President Emmanuel Macron says Sahel leaders did not appreciate France for fighting terrorism in the region. Macron spoke on Monday at an annual conference on foreign policy for 2025. In a speech to French…
Ghana opens up visa-free travel to all Africans
All African passport holders will now able to visit Ghana without needing a visa, outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo has said. Akufo-Addo…
Northern elders, youth group demand apology from Nigerien leader, Tchiani
…Dismiss allegations of Nigeria’s connivance with France A group of Northern elders from the North and youth group have rejected in totality, the recent allegations made by General Abdourahamane Tchiani, Military…
Terrorism: Benin Republic Summons Nigerien Diplomat
The Benin Republic has formally summoned a Nigerien diplomat following allegations made by Niger’s junta leader, Abdourahamane Tchiani, accusing the country…
Ivory Coast Becomes Sixth African Country To Expel French Troops From Its Soil
The Government of Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire) has announced that French troops will begin their withdrawal from the country in January 2025. This marks another significant reduction in France's military…
2025: No more foreign military in Senegal, says President
Senegal’s President, Bassirou Dioumaye Faye, said that 2025 would see an end to all foreign military presence in the West African country, in a speech on Tuesday to mark the new year. Faye’s statement came a month…
Senegal minister who called colonial-era soldiers ‘traitors’ sacked
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Tuesday sacked a government minister who recently described African soldiers who fought for colonial ruler France as “traitors”. Cheikh Oumar Diagne, minister in…
Ghana Announces Plan To Join Visa Free Countries January
On Thursday, the Ghanaian Government announced its plan to approve a visa-free entry policy for nationals from all African countries to…
Terrorism Allegation By Niger: ECOWAS Throws Weight Behind Nigeria, Other Member States
The Economic of West African States (ECOWAS) has said it is solidly behind Nigeria and other member states being accused by Niger Republic of sponsoring terrorist attacks against it. Niger Republic had…
ANGOLA: President Pardons Predecessor’s Son Jailed For Graft
Angolan President Joao Lourenco has pardoned some 50 prisoners, including the son of his predecessor Jose Eduardo dos Santos…
Niger Republic Raises Fresh Allegations Against Tinubu’s Govt
Nigerien military leader General Abdourahamane Tchiani has raised fresh allegations…
Court sends Nigerian to jail, frees South African in drug case
The Lichtenburg Magistrate’s Court in South Africa has adjourned the drug possession and dealing case against Nigerian…
Ghana’s supreme court upholds anti-LGBTQ bill
Ghana’s supreme court has upheld the legality of the controversial anti-LGBTQ bill passed earlier in February. Although gay sex was…
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announce visa-free travel for ECOWAS citizens
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have introduced visa-free travel and residency rights for citizens of the 15-member ECOWAS bloc to strengthen the centuries-old ties among African people. Despite being low-income and…
Nigeria clears N85bn, $54m ECOWAS levy after 19 years
Nigeria has made its first full payment of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) levy in 19 years, contributing N85.54 billion and $54 million for 2023 and part of 2024. Omar Touray, president of the…
Zimbabweans turn to herbalists over ailing health system
When Agnes Kativhu could not get treatment for breast cancer from Harare’s main public hospital, she checked in to one of the many self-styled herbal clinics opening up across Zimbabwe’s capital. “I was a…
People Must Freely Choose Their Leaders – Tinubu Tells Ghana President-Elect Mahama On Phone,…
Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu, has congratulated Ghana’s President-elect John Dramani Mahama, while commending Ghanaians for upholding the tenets of democracy. Tinubu congratulated Mahama on his victory in the…
South Africans Demand Ramaphosa’s Resignation Over 5-Year Visa Policy for Nigerians
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent decision to introduce a simplified visa process for Nigerian nationals has stirred…