Twelve member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have agreed in principle to establish a new regional military force aimed at tackling jihadist violence across West Africa.
According to sources who spoke to AFP, the decision was reached by military leaders during talks held in Freetown over the weekend. The discussions addressed growing concerns about extremist...
The Burkina Faso Football Federation unveiled Amir Abdou as the new head coach of the Stallions, signaling what it described as a transition into a phase defined by structure, ambition and renewed competitive focus.
The appointment of the 53-year-old Franco-Comorian follows what the federation termed a “rigorous examination” process.
Abdou replaces Brama Traore, whose tenure ended after Burkina Faso’s early exit...
March 2, 2026 3:44 pm
Netizens have begun registering fake names, National Identification Numbers, and incorrect pictures barely 24 hours after the African Democratic Congress commenced free nationwide online membership registration.
The party on Sunday unveiled...
The Bank Directors Association of Nigeria has announced the appointment of Dr Oluwayemisi Olorunshola as Chairman of its Board of Directors, following the retirement of Mr Mustafa Chike-Obi upon the completion of his...
The senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District, Jimoh Ibrahim, has defended the Federal Government’s continued resort to borrowing, insisting that Nigeria must take advantage...
By Tosin Oyediran
The United States Government has issued updated security guidance for American travellers across the Middle East after military strikes involving US and Israeli forces targeted locations in Iran, including the capital Tehran.
Against the backdrop of...
China's President Xi Jinping. (Photo by Maxim Shemetov / POOL / AFP)
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China called on Monday for a ceasefire and diplomatic talks to end the conflict in the Middle East as it stretched...
Nigeria’s former justice minister Abubakar Malami is now facing terrorism‑related charges, adding a dramatic new layer to the allegations already levelled against him. The development was confirmed by the Federal High Court in...
Dozens of people have been killed in coordinated dawn raids across three villages in Niger State, Nigeria, after armed men on motorcycles stormed communities,...
Motorcycle‑riding gunmen launched coordinated attacks on three villages in Niger State, killing at least 46 people, according to humanitarian sources. The assaults took place...
Domingos Simões Pereira, the most prominent opposition figure in Guinea‑Bissau, appeared before a military court on Friday over allegations that he was involved in...
Several athletes collapsed on Friday during pre‑finale endurance events at the Argungu International Fishing Festival in Kebbi State, prompting emergency evacuations but failing to...
