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Nigeria Police, Church Clash Over Kaduna Abduction Figures

In Nigeria, police in Kaduna State say at least 80 worshippers abducted from three churches have returned home following attacks by suspected bandits. However, the Christian Association of Nigeria has challenged the police account, questioning the accuracy of official figures…

Ghana-Caribbean Labour Deals Backed by Analyst

In Ghana, a labour analyst has welcomed the country’s new labour export agreements with Caribbean nations, describing them as a timely intervention. Austin Gamey says the initiative offers a practical solution to youth unemployment while helping to deploy surplus skilled…

Togo Hosts Documentary Screening on Plastic Pollution Risks

In Togo, plastic pollution has evolved beyond an environmental challenge to become a serious public health concern affecting communities across the country. Plastics are now found throughout ecosystems and within the human body, reaching cells and even DNA, exposing populations…

WHO Warns of Rising Global Hearing Loss Crisis

The World Health Organization has warned of a growing global burden of hearing loss, with new figures pointing to a sharp rise in hearing-related disabilities worldwide. According to the UN health agency, nearly 2.5 billion people could be living with…

Ghana’s Mahama Ranked Fifth on Devex Power 50 List

President John Dramani Mahama has secured fifth place on Devex’s 2026 Power 50 list, recognizing his influence in shaping global development leadership. The Washington, D.C.-based platform highlighted Mahama among 50 transformative figures driving change during a period of profound shifts…

US Envoy Touches Down in Mali for Strategic Talks

US Africa affairs official Nick Checker arrived in Mali Monday to reinvigorate bilateral cooperation between Washington and Sahel nations. The high-level visit signals renewed diplomatic engagement with Mali amid shifting regional security dynamics and evolving international partnerships in the central…

Nigeria Battles Terror Surge in North-Central Agwara

Suspected terrorists launched an attack on Agwara Local Government Area in Niger State, escalating security concerns across north-central Nigeria. The assault has alarmed residents and authorities in a region previously considered outside the country’s primary conflict zones. The incident signals…

Mali Neutralizes Terrorist Strongholds in Ménaka Offensive

Malian forces, operating alongside the Armed Forces of the Alliance of Sahel States, executed coordinated strikes over the weekend against terrorist groups in Mali’s volatile southern regions. The joint operation targeted entrenched armed factions threatening local communities and regional stability.…