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Nigeria Bombings Kill Several In Borno State

In Nigeria, a series of bombings struck the northeastern state of Borno on Monday evening, leaving several people dead and many others injured. The attacks targeted busy locations within the Maiduguri metropolis, causing panic among residents. Those injured are receiving…

Guinea Hosts MRU Leaders For Dialogue On Border Peace

Leaders from Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Guinea have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining peace and stability along their shared borders. Presidents Julius Maada Bio, Joseph Boakai, and Mamadou Doumbouya agreed to strengthen security cooperation and prioritize dialogue in resolving disputes.…

Benin President Meets Medical Interns Amid Tensions

In Benin, President Patrice Talon met with a delegation of medical interns on Monday, March 16, 2026. The meeting comes amid heightened tensions within the health community. The situation follows the conviction of three practitioners in a manslaughter case. Authorities…

Nigeria Moves To Boost UK Trade And Investment Ties

Nigeria is seeking to strengthen trade and investment relations with the United Kingdom as government officials and international investors meet at a high-level roundtable. The session comes ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to the UK. Discussions focused on…

Nigeria CSOs Urge Government To Secure Maritime Borders

A coalition of civil society organisations in Nigeria is raising concerns over maritime boundaries and offshore oil well allocations in the Niger Delta region. The issue particularly affects Cross River and Akwa Ibom States. The groups warn that unresolved disputes…