Niger coup leaders order police to expel French ambassador within 48 hours
The ruling junta in Niger has ordered police to drive out the French ambassador from the country with immediate effect....
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Nigeria, United Nations sign MoU to tackle terrorism
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Nations have signed two Memorandums of Understanding to inject life into counter-terrorism...
Ondo announces immediate dissolution of 18 LG council chairmen, councillors ahead 2024 election
The Ondo State government has announced the immediate dissolution of the state's elected 18 local government council chairman and councillors....
Nigeria poorly policed, needs additional 190,000 personnel – IGP Egbetokun
The Nigerian Police Force has indicated that insufficient manpower is one of the key factors impeding the agency's efforts to...
ATMIS vows continuous support for Somali forces in fight against terrorism
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has renewed its unwavering commitment to support the ongoing military offensive led...
Gabon: EU rules out evacuation of workers, says situation calm after coup
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell stated on Thursday that the EU does not intend to evacuate its workers from...
Niger: Germany presses for sanctions on Abdourahmane Tchiani-led junta
Germany has re-emphasised the call for heavy sanctions against Niger’s military rulers, ahead of an EU foreign ministers' meeting on...
South Africa fire: Death toll hits 73, others injured in building occupied by homeless
No fewer than 73 people have now been confirmed dead by Johannesburg Emergency Management Services spokesman Robert Mulaudzi following a...
Pastor sets 21-year-old lady on fire in Nigeria’s southwest
It was a moment of sadness to forget in Ogun state, southwestern Nigeria, when a pastor, Taiwo Odebiyi, reportedly set...
General Nguema appointed as transitional president of Gabon
Gabon's coup leaders have announced Brice Oligui Nguema as the country's interim president after President Ali Bongo was removed from...
