AFRICA NEWS

The Federal Government has confirmed that diplomatic efforts are ongoing to secure the release of 11 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel and a C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft seized by...

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially declared a "state of emergency" across the sub-region, citing escalating political instability, a surge in military takeovers, and expanding security...

An attempted military coup in the Republic of Benin was foiled by forces loyal to the government earlier today, Sunday, December 7, 2025, according to official statements from the country's...

The international spotlight on Sudan’s deepening humanitarian disaster intensified today as Amnesty International published a major new report, formally accusing the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of committing war crimes...

The health authorities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) formally declared an end to the country's latest Ebola outbreak today, Monday, December 1, 2025, following a successful containment...

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, who was recently evacuated from Guinea-Bissau after the military announced a takeover, has cast serious doubt on the authenticity of the coup, alleging that...

Former Nigerian President and regional peace envoy, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, was safely evacuated from Guinea-Bissau yesterday, the Federal Government confirmed, following a sudden military coup that overthrew the elected...

In a bold move that has stirred regional trade and political relations, Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have jointly imposed a 0.5% import levy on goods coming from other Economic...

In a surprising move that has raised eyebrows both domestically and internationally, the ruling junta in Burkina Faso has granted a pardon to the individuals responsible for the failed 2015...

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has dismissed allegations by Niger’s military leader, General Abdulrahman Tchiani, that Nigeria is colluding with France to destabilize Niger. General Tchiani claimed...