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Nigeria To Launch Armed Forces Medical College

Nigeria has announced plans to establish an Armed Forces Medical College to strengthen medical training and tackle the growing shortage of doctors nationwide. The proposed institution forms part of renewed efforts to build domestic capacity in the health sector and…

Ghana Seeks Arbitration In Togo Maritime Dispute

Ghana is turning to international law to secure a definitive and binding resolution to its maritime boundary dispute with Togo. The decision follows years of stalled negotiations and rising tensions over offshore resource control between the two neighbouring countries. By…

Ghana: US Embassy Warns Against Visa Overstays

The United States Embassy in Ghana is cautioning football fans travelling to the U.S. for this year’s World Cup not to overstay their visas. Speaking at a news conference in Accra, Chargé d’Affaires Rolf Olson stressed that possessing a valid…

Gambia Arrests Suspect In Niumi Boat Tragedy

Officials in Banjul have announced the arrest of the alleged mastermind behind the deadly December 31, 2025 boat tragedy off Niumi Jinack in the North Bank Region. The Gambia Immigration Department confirmed that the main suspect was apprehended in Senegal…

INTERPOL Arrests Hundreds In Africa Cyber Sweep

INTERPOL has announced the arrest of hundreds of suspected internet fraudsters in a coordinated operation spanning 16 African countries. The operation, code-named “Red Carpet,” was carried out in collaboration with national law enforcement agencies to track and dismantle cybercrime networks.…

Togo Receives $2.5m UN Peace Fund Boost

The United Nations is investing 2.5 million dollars in northern Togo through its Peace Fund to strengthen community resilience amid rising insecurity. The northern region, which borders Burkina Faso in the Sahel, has experienced a gradual infiltration of violent extremism,…

Cameroon Soldiers Jailed Over Ngarbuh Massacre

Three Cameroonian soldiers have been sentenced to prison over their role in the 2020 killings in the village of Ngarbuh. A military court in Yaoundé handed down jail terms ranging from five to ten years for their involvement in the…

Sudan Ceasefire Urged By EU Member States

Representatives from 30 countries and the European Commission are calling for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan as violence continues to escalate. The appeal comes amid growing concerns over attacks on civilians and the worsening humanitarian situation in the war-torn country.…

Nigeria Hosts G24 Talks On Inclusive Growth

Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, is hosting the G-24 Technical Group Meeting, bringing together finance leaders and technical experts from developing economies. The conference aims to align member states’ positions on global financial reforms and strategies for sustainable development. With Nigeria chairing…

Ghana-Burkina Talks Follow Killing Of Eight Ghanaians

Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, is in Ouagadougou for a two-day official visit amid heightened tensions between the two neighbouring countries. He is leading Ghana’s delegation to the 13th Joint Cooperation Commission between Ghana and Burkina Faso, where…

The Gambia Speaker Jatta Addresses Malawi Parliament

The Speaker of the National Assembly of The Gambia, Fabakary Tombong Jatta, is in Malawi for a six-day working visit aimed at deepening parliamentary cooperation between the two countries. The Gambian delegation, made up of members of the Assembly Business…

Benin Hosts NDI Delegation Ahead Of 2026 Polls

In Benin, a delegation from the National Democratic Institute (NDI) has undertaken a series of engagements with key national institutions as the country prepares for the April 2026 general elections. The visit forms part of ongoing efforts to assess the…