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Deadly Landslide Claims Lives In Guinea’s Manéah

Tragedy struck Guinea’s Manéah commune as a massive landslide claimed at least 15 lives overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Seventeen houses were buried under rubble, leaving several injured and dozens without shelter as rescue efforts raced against time to find survivors.…

Security Tensions Rise After Deadly Attacks In Nigeria

Security concerns in Nigeria have escalated after two violent incidents in Plateau and Borno States. Authorities confirmed at least five people were killed in Plateau following an attack on a rural community. In a separate incident, Nigerian troops repelled a…

Liberia bans Tramadol and Shisha amid drug crisis

Liberia has declared a nationwide ban on Tramadol and Shisha starting August 22, 2025, as the country battles a growing drug crisis affecting its youth. The Ministry of Health, citing Part V, Chapter 41 of the Public Health Law, announced…

Jean-Louis Billon Enters Côte d’Ivoire Presidential Race

Prominent Ivorian businessman and senior PDCI member Jean-Louis Billon has officially declared his bid for the presidency, running as an Independent candidate amid growing rifts within the PDCI party. On Thursday, Billon submitted his nomination documents to the Independent Electoral…

Burkina Faso’s Prime Minister Ends Visit to Mali

Burkina Faso’s Prime Minister Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo has concluded a two-day official visit to Mali this Friday, aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation between the two nations. On Thursday, Ouédraogo held a working session with his Malian counterpart, General Abdoulaye Maïga,…

Mahama Urges Africa To Pursue Peace And Economic Reforms

At the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) in Yokohama, Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama called on African leaders to address internal challenges as a foundation for global competitiveness. Speaking amid rising protectionism and shifting trade dynamics,…

Nigeria Aviation Authority Bans Airplane Mode on Flights

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a new directive requiring all airlines to enforce a complete shutdown of mobile phones and electronic devices during takeoff and landing. The decision replaces the long-standing practice of allowing passengers to use…

Nigeria Deports 51 Foreigners Convicted of Cybercrimes

Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in partnership with the Nigerian Immigration Service, has repatriated 51 foreign nationals convicted of cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. The group includes 39 Filipinos, 10 Chinese, and two Kazakhstan nationals. They were arrested in…

Niger Army Kills Key Boko Haram Leader in Airstrikes

In Niger, the army has announced the neutralization of several terrorists, including Ibrahim Bakoura, also known as Abou Oumaima, a key Boko Haram leader. The operation marks a major success in the country’s ongoing fight against terrorism in the Sahel…