Africa’s LGBTQ+ battlefront: progress amid political weaponization
Across Africa in 2024, LGBTQ+ rights became a flashpoint in electoral politics, with candidates in several countries using anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric to rally conservative support and […]
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African Union Plans Mineral Coalition to Drive Climate-Resilient Development
The African Union (AU) has announced plans to establish a coalition of critical mineral-producing nations, positioning the continent to better manage soaring global demand for […]
Ghana Accepts U.S.-Deported Migrants Amid Legal and Rights Concerns
Ghana has confirmed the arrival of 14 West Africans deported from the United States under a controversial programme that has also sent migrants to Eswatini, […]
Nigeria Postpones Fuel Surcharge to 2026 Amid Economic Pressures
Nigeria has delayed the implementation of its new tax law, which includes a 5% fuel surcharge on petrol, diesel and other fossil fuels, until January […]
Nigerian Troops Kill 23 Suspected Terrorists, Rescue 26 Hostages in Katsina
At least 23 suspected terrorists were killed in a fierce gunfight with Nigerian troops in Katsina State, according to reports from the state-owned News Agency […]
UK Commits $7.5m to Nigerian Agri-Tech Firm Babban Gona to Strengthen Food Security
The UK’s development finance institution, British International Investment (BII), has invested $7.5 million in Nigerian agri-tech platform Babban Gona to bolster food security and climate […]
New AfDB President Sidi Ould Tah Calls for Paradigm Shift to Tackle Africa’s Challenges
Mauritanian economist Sidi Ould Tah officially assumed office on 1 September 2025 as the ninth president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), pledging to build […]
Mob Kills Woman in Niger State Over Blasphemy Allegation
A woman has been killed by a mob in Niger State, northern Nigeria, after being accused of making blasphemous remarks about the Prophet Muhammad. Police […]
Gunmen Kill Two, Abduct Over 100 in Deadly Zamfara Attack
At least two people were killed and more than 100 others, mostly women and children, abducted in a violent raid on Gamdum Mallam village in […]
Burkina Faso and Mali Boycott Pan-African Defence Talks in Nigeria
Burkina Faso and Mali were absent from the inaugural Pan-African Defence Chiefs of staff meeting hosted in Abuja on Monday, August 25, underscoring strained ties […]