In a deadly ambush near Niger’s border with Mali, 34 soldiers were killed on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Banibangou. The Nigerien Defense Ministry confirmed the assault, which also left 14 soldiers wounded. The attackers, described as mercenaries, launched the…

Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré has issued a strict directive banning the use of smartphones by soldiers during frontline military operations. The president warned that any soldier caught violating the order risks immediate dismissal. This measure comes as part of…

Tensions are rising in Togo as citizens prepare for another wave of demonstrations demanding the resignation of Faure Gnassingbé, President of the Council of Ministers. The protests, largely mobilized via social media, reflect growing public frustration. On June 6, a…

In a major political development in Côte d’Ivoire, former President Laurent Gbagbo and opposition leader Tidjane Thiam have joined forces to form a united front against the ruling party. The alliance aims to present a formidable challenge to President Alassane…

The West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) 2025 opened in Abuja on Friday with high-level participation from ECOWAS Heads of State, government officials, business leaders, and regional stakeholders. Themed “Unlocking Trade and Investment Opportunities in the Region,” the two-day summit aims…

Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been arraigned before an Abuja High Court on three charges, including defamation of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The court granted her bail at $32,000 and adjourned the case to September 23, 2025. While her…

A key suspect in Liberia’s Capitol arson case has accused police officials of trying to bribe witnesses to falsely implicate lawmakers in the attack. John Nyanti, who fled the country after the fire incident at the national parliament, was recently…

African-Americans in Senegal joined in the global commemorations of Juneteenth on June 19 with a strong call for mental emancipation and responsible leadership across Africa. The day marks 160 years since the last group of enslaved Africans in the U.S.…

A government delegation has visited Ouaddaï province in eastern Chad, where more than twenty farmers were killed in a recent attack. The deadly incident, which occurred last week, had drawn public outrage and demands for accountability, especially after what many…

United Democratic Party (UDP) leader Ousainou Darboe has officially announced his intention to contest the party’s nomination for the 2026 presidential election. His declaration puts to rest weeks of speculation and growing calls for clarity within the UDP ranks. Darboe,…

Nigerian Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was granted ₦50 million (approx. $32,000) bail on Thursday after appearing in court over defamation charges. The charges stem from her public accusation of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and alleged comments about former…