Tensions are high in Makurdi, Benue State, as angry youths storm the streets demanding justice following a deadly attack in Yelwata village. The assault, allegedly carried out by suspected armed herders, has left the community shaken and grieving. Protesters are…

The Small-Scale Women Farmers Organisation of Nigeria (SWOFON) is calling for urgent government action to end the persistent violence against farmers in Benue State. The association decries the growing number of attacks targeting women, many of whom have been killed…

Authorities in Chad have banned journalists and civil society actors from independently investigating the recent deadly violence in Mandakao, a community in the western Logone region. The clashes claimed the lives of around 40 people and have heightened political tensions…

Togo’s Catholic bishops have renewed calls for national dialogue amid growing unrest in the country. Following their recent ordinary session in Lomé, the bishops issued a strong statement condemning violence, disinformation, and repeated violations of fundamental rights. Their message comes…

Tensions are rising in Liberia as civil rights leader Mulbah Morlu, Chairman of the Solidarity & Trust for a New Day (STAND), claims he is facing police intimidation ahead of a nationwide protest planned for July 17. The protest, themed…

China’s plan to scrap import tariffs for 53 African countries is being hailed as a timely move that could significantly strengthen trade ties with the continent. The announcement came during the fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo, signaling Beijing’s intention…

The Ghanaian government has announced a suspension of the much-debated GH₵1 per litre fuel levy, originally set to take effect on June 16, 2025. The decision follows a sharp spike in global oil prices triggered by escalating tensions between Iran…

In Mali’s volatile Sahel region, a Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) fighter jet made an emergency landing in the Gao River on Saturday, June 14, 2025, while returning from an eastern mission under Operation DOUGOUKOLOKO. Military officials attributed the crash to…

The Malian Armed Forces (FaMa) have announced the neutralization of several insurgents during a military offensive carried out on Thursday. Among those killed was Attaye Ag Boulkhey, a senior commander of the jihadist Katiba group. According to the army, the…

The Malian Ministry of Security and Civil Protection has announced the recruitment of 3,000 new uniformed personnel as part of its 2025–2026 Action Plan to strengthen internal security. The current phase of the recruitment targets 2,000 peacekeepers for the National…

In Burkina Faso, thirteen students have been disqualified from the 2025 BEPC exams after being caught using artificial intelligence to cheat. The incident, which took place in Bobo-Dioulasso, saw students accessing a WhatsApp group called “The People’s Secret” to receive…