WFP to Double Aid to Niger’s Conflict-Torn Diffa Region
Faced with a new wave of displacement following recent Boko Haram attacks in Niger’s south-eastern Diffa region and with needs on the rise, the United […]
Articles by Steven Addamah
Congo: Sassou N’guesso Shows Rival who is in Charge
Authorities in the Republic of Congo have ordered on Tuesday the arrest of a former Congolese presidential security adviser, General Jean-Marie Michel Mokoko over accusations […]
Higher Council of Mohammed VI Foundation for African Ulema Installed
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI chaired in Fez on Tuesday the installation ceremony of the Higher Council of the Mohammed VI Foundation for African Ulema, a […]
Côte d’Ivoire, India to Consolidate Ties, Boost Trade
The visit Indian President Pranab Mukherjee is paying to Côte Ivoire as of Tuesday is said to consolidate ties and boost increasing trade exchanges between […]
Senegal: Hissene Habre’s Lawyer Calls for his Release
Hissene Habre’s lawyer has called for his immediate release on Monday, two weeks after the former Chadian leader was sentenced to life in prison in […]
UN Needs More Time to Repatriate Somali Refugees
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi met with Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday to discuss solutions for Somali refugees in Kenya. The Kenyan […]
Nigeria: Retirement of Senior Army Officers Sparks Controversy
The Nigerian Army this weekend, confirmed the retirement of some senior officers from service following the approval of the Army Council. The move is generating […]
Guinea: Alpha Conde Sacks “Bunch of Dishonest” Ministers
Guinea’s president Alpha Conde sacked over the weekend the west-African nation’s Communication Minister and three others for criticizing his speech. President Conde who described the […]
Nigeria to Recruit 500,000 Unemployed Graduates
The Nigerian government is set to begin recruitment of 500,000 teachers, through an internet portal as of Sunday. The 500,000 Teacher Corps, nicknamed N-Power Teach […]
Chad Sends Troops to Niger to Fight Boko Haram
The Chadian government has sent 2000 troops to neighboring Niger this week to aid prepare a counterattack in the Nigerien town of Bosso after insurgents […]