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Nigeria Hails Release Of Worshippers And Schoolgirls

President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the release of 38 worshippers abducted in Kwara State and the escape of 51 schoolgirls previously kidnapped in Niger State. He described the developments as positive signs in the country’s ongoing fight against insecurity. In…

Togo Security Forces Dismiss Abuse Claims Against Activist

Togo’s National Gendarmerie has publicly refuted allegations circulating on social media that social activist Grâce Bikonibidjaté Koumayi was raped and mistreated during her arrest on June 6. In a statement released over the weekend, security officials described the claims as…

Liberia Hosts West Africa Push To Tackle Economic Crime

Amid rising concerns over money laundering, terrorism financing, and illicit financial flows, West African nations are strengthening their collective fight against economic crime. The renewed commitment was on full display in Monrovia, where the Economic Community of West African States…

Burkina Faso Lawmakers Back Nuclear Deal With Russia

Burkina Faso’s Transitional Legislative Assembly has given unanimous approval to a nuclear cooperation agreement with Russia, marking a major step in the country’s push to expand its national energy strategy. All 71 members present during Friday’s plenary session, chaired by…