West-Africa
Nigeria Sentences Ansaru Terror Group Leaders to Life in Prison
Two senior Ansaru figures will spend life in prison after admitting to 32 terrorism-related offences at Nigeria’s Federal High Court in Abuja.…
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Economy
West-Africa
Liberian Lawmakers Seek to Lift Temporary Ban on Female Genital Mutilation
Liberia’s temporary ban on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) could soon be rolled back, threatening a major victory secured by women’s groups and…
West-Africa
From Cotton to Cloth: The Story of African Textile Production
Africa grows some of the finest cotton in the world, but retains only a small share of the wealth that crop generates.…
East-Africa
More Than 900,000 Need Aid in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado
Mozambique’s conflict-ravaged Cabo Delgado province is sliding deeper into a humanitarian emergency, aid agencies have warned. At least 919,000 people require support,…
West-Africa
UN Warns Terror Groups Use Drones, Cryptocurrency in Nigeria
Terrorist groups in northern Nigeria, West Africa and the Sahel are sharpening their capabilities by deploying drones, advanced communications systems and cryptocurrencies,…
East-Africa
ZANU-PF Thanks Supporters of Constitutional Amendment Bill
ZANU-PF staged “CAB3 Thank You Rallies” in all 10 provinces of Zimbabwe, thanking supporters for backing Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 following…
Somalia
Somalia and China Sign Zero-Tariff Fisheries Protocol to Boost Blue Economy and Jobs
By Said MireSaturday July 18, 2026 Somalia has secured duty-free entry for all of its fishery products into China, opening the door…
East-Africa
Somali Delegation Praises Tanzania’s Blue Economy Expertise
Esther TakwaSaturday July 18, 2026 DAR ES SALAAM: Somalia says Tanzania’s experience in the blue economy has surpassed expectations, with a study…
North-Africa
Macky Sall Returns to Senegal on UN Campaign Trail
Former President Macky Sall is set to return briefly to Senegal as he seeks his country’s support for a bid to succeed…
Central-Africa
CPJ: Journalists Face Death and Arson Threats in Eastern DR Congo
Journalists covering clashes and drone strikes in civilian areas face escalating danger as frontlines move in the fighting between government forces and…
West-Africa
U.S. House Passes Bill to Cut Nigeria Aid Over Violence
Washington has moved to tie U.S. aid to Nigeria’s response to religious violence, with the House of Representatives passing a spending bill…
