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In a noteworthy educational endeavour, students enrolled at the University of Applied Science, Engineering, and Technology (USET), situated within the confines of the Mansakonko Skills Training Centre Annex, have actively participated in a practical training initiative culminating in the creation of an innovative solar street light project. This was disclosed via the official page of […]
By Abdulrazaq Hamzat The wave of military coups in West Africa that had previously swept over Mali and Burkina Faso finally reached Niger Republic about 2 weeks ago, when soldiers in the presidential guard removed the democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum to take over leadership of the country. Unlike in the past, when Economic Community […]
Niger Republic coup leader, General Abdourahmane Tchiani has agreed to dialogue with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) after his meeting with Nigerian Islamic Scholars led by the national leader of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatus Sunnah (JIBWIS), Sheikh Abdullahi Bala Lau in Niger Republic. According to Niger Republic’s Prime Minister, Ali Mahamane […]
The Council of Imams and Ulamas in Kaduna state has raised concerns regarding the Senate’s decision to not confirm Nasir El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, as a ministerial nominee. The Senate recently withheld confirmation for El-Rufai and two other nominees due to pending security checks. The Council of Imams and Ulamas, however, expressed […]
African American Women In Cinema (AAWIC) has announced a date for the upcoming AAWIC Educational Film Symposium. The announcement was made in a statement signed by Terra Renee, President of African American Women in Cinema, on Wednesday August 19, 2023. According to the statement, the event, taking place on Saturday 19, 2023, will be held […]
Ousmane Sonko, the jailed Senegalese opposition leader, who has been on a hunger strike since shortly after his arrest last month, was admitted to a hospital in Dakar on Sunday. The hospitalization was confirmed by his lawyer and supporters. Sonko’s party, PASTEF, released a statement stating that he was admitted for emergency care, but they […]
Niger has taken the decision to close its airspace due to the “threat of intervention” as the junta continues to defy a deadline set by the West African bloc ECOWAS. The bloc demanded the junta to reinstate democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum or face potential military action. The ultimatum was issued a week ago, with […]
Senegal’s parliament has passed a vote on Saturday, granting two prominent opposition figures the right to participate in the upcoming presidential election. The proposal, which received overwhelming support with 124 votes in favor and only one against, allows individuals with prior convictions who have been either pardoned or amnestied to run for office. As a […]
The possibility of a military intervention by Nigeria in neighboring Niger has sparked mounting opposition from political leaders in the country. President Bola Tinubu’s announcement of a threatened intervention against junta leaders in Niger has prompted calls from Nigerian political figures to reconsider the move. The ECOWAS regional bloc, of which Nigeria is a key […]
French Armed Forces Minister Sebastien Lecornu expressed concerns over the recent coup in Niger, stating that it will undermine the fight against resurgent terror groups in Africa’s Sahel region. The coup, which ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, has drawn strong criticism from France, which has 1,500 troops deployed in Niger for anti-terror operations. Lecornu praised the […]
The commencement of Liberia’s presidential and legislative election campaign marked the beginning of a critical period for the West African nation. President George Weah, the former football star who was elected in 2017 amidst high hopes, is seeking a second six-year term. The country faces significant economic challenges, having been affected by an Ebola epidemic […]
Sierra Leone’s president on Thursday called for “unity” and “dialogue” to overcome deep divisions over the disputed June 24 elections, speaking at the state opening of parliament, which the opposition boycotted. In his address, Julius Maada Bio also admitted to “logistical limitations” during the general elections and said a committee comprising members of civil society […]
President Adama Barrow on Tuesday co-chaired the 3rd edition of the Senegalo-Gambian Presidential Council Meeting with his Senegalese counterpart President Macky Sall held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Conference Centre in Bijilo. The presidential Council Session was preceded by the ministerial committee meeting on 31st July 2023 and an experts meeting on 30th and […]
A coordinated effort by security forces has resulted in the dismantling of an illegal oil refining operation in Owahwa community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, South-South Nigeria. The operation, carried out on Saturday 29th July, 2023, involved the Nigerian Army’s 181 Amphibious Battalion, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and […]
The Nigerian Senate has urgently appealed to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to reconsider its decision to go on a nationwide strike. The Senate is deeply concerned about the potential severe impact of the strike on ordinary Nigerians, warning that “it could lead to extreme hardship in the nation.” While the Senate respects the NLC’s […]
African leaders have united in their response to the recent coup in Niger, demanding that the junta cede power within one week or face potential military intervention. The West African regional bloc, Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), held an emergency summit in Nigeria, where it issued a stern ultimatum for the reinstatement of […]
Firebrand Senegalese opposition figure Ousmane Sonko declared on Sunday that he has commenced a hunger strike while in custody after being detained earlier this week. His arrest has been widely criticized, with his legal team denouncing the charges leveled against him. Sonko, known for his vocal criticism of President Macky Sall and his continuous legal […]
The African Union demanded Niger’s military “return to their barracks and restore constitutional authority” within 15 days as the EU intensified pressure on the coup leaders Saturday by suspending security cooperation with the jihadist-hit country. General Abdourahamane Tiani, head of the Presidential Guard since 2011, appeared on state television on Friday to declare himself the […]
The Gambian President, Adams Barrow, has received an award in Liberia. Barrow was granted the esteemed Grand Cordon, Most Venerable Order of the Knighthood of the Pioneers (GC-MVOKP) by Liberia’s President, H.E George Manneh Weah. The award was presented during a vibrant ceremony commemorating the 176th Independence Anniversary of the Republic of Liberia in the […]
The central bank of Ghana announced a 50 basis points hike in its benchmark lending rate, raising it to 30%. The decision caught financial markets off-guard, as the central bank continues its ongoing efforts to stabilize the economy. Ghana has been grappling with a multitude of economic challenges, including double-digit inflation, a weakened currency (the […]