West-Africa
At least 51 dead after boat sinks in the northwest
At least 51 people died Thursday when a boat sank in northwestern Nigeria’s Sokoto state, according to local accounts, while rescue crews…
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Africa
West-Africa
Russian-Backed Africa Corps Implicated in Civilian Deaths in Mali
Six civilians were killed when more than 100 fighters from the Russian government-controlled Africa Corps, accompanied by Malian soldiers, raided a village…
West-Africa
Liberia Arrests Former Vice President Howard-Taylor, Sparking Political Rift
Former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor has been arrested as part of an investigation into the seizure of cocaine valued at nearly half…
West-Africa
Tinubu Orders Five-Year Plan to Address Nigeria’s Security Threats
President Bola Tinubu has launched a five-year planning effort to overhaul coordination among Nigeria’s defence, intelligence and security agencies, ordering the preparation…
West-Africa
World Cup Winner Patrick Vieira Named Senegal Head Coach
Patrick Vieira’s first challenge as Senegal’s new coach will be restoring confidence after the team’s painful 2026 World Cup exit and guiding…
West-Africa
Domitexka Represents a Missed Opportunity for African Capital
After years of silence, a spinning mill in the heart of Senegal is running again—a small but powerful sign of what the…
Central-Africa
Chad Quietly Reestablishes Its Defense Partnership With France
Chad and France appear to be restoring the military partnership N’Djamena ended in November 2024—a shift that underscores both countries’ continuing shared…
West-Africa
Liberia to Accept 1,200 Third-Country Nationals Removed From the U.S.
Liberia is preparing to receive 1,200 people being transferred from the United States under a third-country removal arrangement, Information Minister Jerolinmek Piah…
North-Africa
Tigray Introduces New School Curriculum After 16 Years
After 16 years under the same framework, Tigray has introduced a new general education curriculum aimed at bringing indigenous knowledge into the…
West-Africa
Angelique Kidjo Earns Hollywood Walk of Fame Star, Making History
Angélique Kidjo has made Hollywood history, becoming the first Black African artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.…
Somalia
Hakainde Hichilema Re-Elected Zambia’s President With 60% as Rival Rejects Results
Hakainde Hichilema Wins Second Zambia Term with 60% as Rival Challenges Vote Zambia’s electoral commission has declared President Hakainde Hichilema the winner…
