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Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency sacks 40 members of its staff
More than 40 employees have been dismissed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over alleged corruption and financial misconduct during the…
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Renewed Calls in Gambia Seek Inquiry Into Jammeh’s Seized Assets
The government’s swift investigation into former President Yahya Jammeh’s assets, followed by the seizure of properties valued at hundreds of millions, has…
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Hackers Take Over Nigerian Army’s Social Media Account
A Nigerian Army social media account was targeted in what officials described as an attempted unauthorized access, the second reported cyber breach…
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Niger Junta Remains in Control Following Attempted Coup
Russian forces from the African Corps assisted Nigerien troops in thwarting an attempted coup in Niamey, Moscow said, after explosions and gunfire…
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Guinea-Bissau Votes on Referendum That Would Expand Presidential Powers
Guinea-Bissau’s voters are heading to the polls to decide whether to adopt a new constitution that would substantially expand presidential authority before…
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U.S. Government Plans Revocation of 200,000 Visas Nationwide
The U.S. State Department is expected to announce the revocation of B1 and B2 visas issued from 2016 through 2026 to individuals…
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More than 7,000 kidnapped in Nigeria as Boko Haram takes 90% of ransom
Nigeria recorded 1,411 kidnapping incidents involving about 7,825 victims between July 2025 and June 2026, while ransom payments reached at least N7.78…
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Guinea President Dismisses 173 Soldiers in Military Restructuring
President Mamadi Doumbouya has removed 173 military personnel from service over alleged desertion, including Colonel Michel Lamah, a member of the elite…
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Liberian Court Rejects House Arrest for Former Vice President Taylor
A Monrovia court has rejected a request to move former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor from police custody to either home confinement or…
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Nigeria Launches Manhunt After Mass Abductions in Niger State
President Bola Tinubu has ordered security agencies to track down armed kidnappers responsible for attacks on four villages in Niger State, where…
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Heavy Rains Trigger Guinea Landfill Collapse, Killing Dozens
At least 30 people have died and 22 others were injured when a mound of rubbish collapsed onto homes at a major…
