Tinubu hosts ECOWAS special meeting on Niger Republic
Following the coup in Republic of Niger that has upended the constitutional political leadership in the West Africa country, the Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of […]
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Breaking: Niger President held hostage as coup rears up
Niger Republic President, Mohamed Bazoum, has been detained by members of the Presidential Guard. Sources disclosed that members of the guard sealed off access to […]
Tinubu emerges new ECOWAS chairman, harps on regional security
…Seeks private sector-led economic growth in sub-region …Says ECOWAS must rise against coup d’etat In a unanimous endorsement that signals the trust and confidence reposed […]
Breaking: Tinubu takes over as ECOWAS chair
President Bola Tinubu has emerged Chairman of Authority of the Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). President […]
Ramophosa increases salary pay for public servants in South Africa
South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed off on a 3% increase in the salaries of all public office bearers, according to a statement from […]
Despite continued clashes, Sudan mark Eid-el-Kabir
Muslim faithful in Sudan, on Wednesday at Port Sudan gathered to observe the Eid-al-Adha prayers while fighting continued in both Khartoum and West Darfur. General […]
Cholera outbreak in Malawi highest in Africa – WHO
The World Health Organization WHO has described Malawi’s cholera outbreak as the largest in Africa. This came up as the country has so far contributed […]
Never use our health facilities to treat homosexuals ‘with leaking pampers’ – Ugandan military boss, warns health workers
The Deputy Commander Land Forces in Uganda, Major Gen Francis Takirwa has asked health workers to stop treating homosexuals in public health facilities. Maj Gen […]
How WHO doctor was kidnapped by unidentified assailants
A doctor working for the World Health Organization (WHO) Mahamadou Diawara was kidnapped in Mali. Diawara was kidnapped by unidentified assailants from his car in […]
Buhari receives award for peace in Africa, lists conditions for future harmony
By Abdullahi Mohammed, Mauritania President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Nouakchott, Islamic Republic of Mauritania, urged leaders to place a premium on youth development, with more […]
Some people hide under religion to advance their economic, political agenda-Buhari
By Abdullahi Mohammed, Mauritania President Muhammadu Buhari said Tuesday that some people hide under the canopy of religion to advance their economic and political agenda, […]
Nigeria, ECOWAS member states implementing strategies to halt coups – Buhari
By Abdullahi Mohammed, Abuja Nigeria is working closely with ECOWAS to deal with insecurity in the West African region as well as implementing strategies to […]
Drama as Zimbabwean community runs out of burial space, married partners to be buried in one grave
The Councillors in Bulawayo City, Zimbabwe, are reportedly trying to pass a law which would make it mandatory for married couples to be buried in one grave. […]
Somali Govt intelligence commander, Bakaal Kooke dies by explosion
Somalia government intelligence commander, Bakaal Kooke, was on Thursday night killed in Southern Somalia after a bomb planted by Al-Shabaab militant group exploded. Kooke was […]
Buhari receives Moroccan envoy, says May 29 handover sacrosanct
By Abdullahi Gulloma, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari Monday reiterated his commitment to handing over leadership to an elected president on May 29 next year, saying that his term […]