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Nigeria Boost World Cup Hopes With Win Over Rwanda

Nigeria kept their World Cup qualifying campaign alive with a 1-0 home win over Rwanda on Saturday. Substitute Tolu Arokodare sealed the victory with a stunning overhead kick early in the second half. The result lifted Nigeria to third place…

AU To Host Africa Climate Summit In Addis Ababa

The African Union is set to host the second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from September 8 to 10, 2025. Held under the theme “Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing for Africa’s Resilient and Green Development”, the summit…

Nigeria Revokes 4,709 Mining Licences To Curb Speculation

The Nigerian government has revoked 4,709 mining licences as part of a sector-wide clean-up aimed at curbing speculation and strengthening compliance. Director-General of the Mining Cadastre Office, Obadiah Nkom, explained that the revoked titles include 1,400 expired licences, 2,338 refused…

Benin Opposition Demands Minister Quit Over 2026 Bid

In Benin, the opposition has spoken out against the nomination of Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni as the presidential candidate of the ruling camp. The Democrats Party, led by former President Thomas Boni Yayi, is demanding Wadagni’s immediate resignation from government,…

NewsLink 2025- 09- 05 Fourth Edition

•Authorities in Burkina Faso announce steps to formalise a traditional initiative for conflict resolution. •The political opposition camp in Benin calls for the immediate resignation of Wadagni, Talon’s chosen successor. •In Guinea-Bissau, Opposition Rejects Embaló’s Refusal to Leave Office After…