Niamey, Niger: Niger’s military government says it has regained control of a major military base in the capital, Niamey, after a mutiny by soldiers posed the most serious internal challenge to the junta since it seized power in 2023. The unrest began around strategic military facilities in Niamey and later spread toward key government locations. […]
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MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali and Turkish forces have freed a Cameroon-flagged cargo vessel that was seized by pirates off Somalia. The operation lasted about 10 days before the vessel was secured and allowed to resume its journey. Somali authorities said 14 alleged pirates were killed during the operation and four boats used by the attackers […]
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NIAMEY, Niger — Niger is facing a new security and political challenge after mutinous soldiers attacked sensitive locations in the capital, Niamey, including the airport and areas around the presidential complex. The incident on Saturday was marked by gunfire and explosions and briefly disrupted state television and radio broadcasts. Niger’s Defence Ministry later said government […]
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Nigeria’s football administration has been thrown into fresh uncertainty following the resignation of Nigeria Football Federation President Ibrahim Gusau. Gusau reportedly resigned from his position on Thursday, alongside several members of the NFF executive committee. The development comes at a difficult period for Nigerian football, with the federation facing questions over its administration and management. […]
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China has advised its citizens in Eswatini to leave the country, citing what Beijing described as serious security concerns. The Chinese government also warned its citizens against travelling to the southern African kingdom. The development has attracted international attention because Eswatini is Taiwan’s last remaining diplomatic ally in Africa. Reports indicate that China’s warning is […]
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The World Health Organization has officially declared the Ebola outbreak in Uganda over after health authorities confirmed that there were no remaining chains of transmission. Uganda recorded 20 confirmed cases and two deaths during the outbreak. The country had earlier announced that it had stopped transmission, after which health authorities and international partners continued monitoring […]
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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to worsen, with health authorities facing serious challenges in containing transmission. The outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, a relatively rare strain for which there is currently no specifically approved vaccine or treatment. According to the World Health Organization, the outbreak is occurring in […]
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The recurring collapse of buildings across Nigeria is once again raising questions about construction standards, regulatory enforcement and professional oversight. Experts say the problem cannot be solved simply by investigating individual incidents after they occur. Concerns include the use of unqualified workers, inadequate supervision, poor compliance with building regulations and the use of substandard materials. […]
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Nigeria’s economic reforms have helped improve some major economic indicators, but millions of Nigerians continue to face difficult living conditions. The International Monetary Fund has acknowledged progress from reforms introduced over the past three years, including changes to fuel subsidies and the foreign-exchange system. However, the IMF has also warned that the benefits of economic […]
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed Nigeria’s security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue people reportedly abducted during a major attack in Niger State. The attack took place in communities around the Borgu area of the state. Residents said hundreds of people were taken after armed attackers invaded communities during Friday prayers. A video circulated […]
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