Browsing: West Africa
BAMAKO, MALI — Mali has escalated diplomatic tensions with Algeria, accusing its neighbor of “sponsoring and exporting terrorism” following the downing of a Malian drone near…
NIAMEY, NIGER — General Abdourahamane Tchiani, who seized power in Niger in 2023, has been sworn in as the country’s president for a five-year transitional period,…
ABIDJAN, CÔTE D’IVOIRE — The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) draw has unveiled a captivating group stage, pitting defending champions Ivory Coast against their…
ABUJA, NIGERIA — Nigerian music icon Innocent “2Baba” Idibia, formerly known as Tuface, has confirmed his separation from his wife, actress Annie Idibia. The couple, who…
A tragic incident unfolded in central Nigeria on Saturday when a fuel tanker overturned and exploded, resulting in the deaths of 70 people. The victims…
A stampede during a religious event in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State in southwest Nigeria, led to several fatalities and injuries, according to Governor…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has approved the withdrawal of three member states currently governed by military juntas but extended a six-month…