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Northern leaders urge Tinubu to reject relocation of expelled US and French troops from Sahel to Nigeria
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Northern leaders urge Tinubu to reject relocation of expelled US, French troops from Sahel to Nigeria

Northern leaders have urged President Bola Tinubu and members of the 10th Assembly to reject the request from the U.S. and French governments...

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UN Warns of Rising Drug Trafficking in West Africa’s Sahel Region

The Sahel region in West Africa is fast becoming a central hub for drug trafficking, according to a new report by the United...

Niger Ruling Junta Sent U.S. Forces Packing 'with immediate effect'
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Niger Junta Sends U.S. Forces Packing ‘with immediate effect’

The Niger Ruling Junta has “with immediate effect” revoked an agreement that allows military personnel and civilian staff from the United States Department...

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Chad to hold Presidential election in May/June 2024, transitioning from military rule

Chad’s election agency has announced dates for the upcoming presidential election, signalling a significant step towards restoring democracy after the military seized power...

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Ministers submit passport, as Guinea’s Military Junta dissolve Government 

Guinea’s military junta, which seized power through a coup in September 2021, has officially dissolved the government. The announcement came through a presidential...

Burkina Faso Terrorist Attack
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They taught us a lesson, but they will also learn – Captain Traoré

Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the military head of Burkina Faso, delivered a speech on Saturday, condemning international sanctions imposed on Niger and drawing parallels with...

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Niger defaults up to half billion in debt payment

It has been reported that the Republic of Niger is facing escalating debt defaults, with the country falling behind on payments totaling $519...

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Nigeria Jumps 14 Places in FIFA Ranking, Now Africa’s Third

In the latest FIFA Men’s World Ranking released on Feb. 15, Nigeria’s Super Eagles have made a significant leap, now ranking 28th in the...

Three Junta-Led African Nations Sets to Ditch France CFA, Creates Monetary Union
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Three Junta-Led African Nations to Ditch Franc CFA, Creates Monetary Union

Following Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger’s declaration to resign from ECOWAS, the three junta-led nations are reportedly discussing abandoning the region’s CFA franc...

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Niger Republic restricts flights to and from Nigeria

The Niger Republic military government, led by Abdourahamane Tchiani, has announced an air restriction on flights to and from Nigeria.  A memo obtained...

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GRV Criticises Lagos Government’s Rushed Plastic Ban

Labour Party’s 2023 governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, GRV, has again strongly criticised the Lagos State Government for their sudden ban...

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Engine Fire Causes Boeing 747 Cargo Plane to Emergency Landing

An Atlas Air Boeing 747-8 cargo plane was forced to make an emergency landing at Miami International Airport (MIA) Thursday night, January 18,...