Gambia Recalls Ambassador to Senegal over Call for Power Handover
Gambian president, Yahya Jammeh, has recalled his ambassador to Senegal, Momodou Pa Njie, Jeune Afrique Magazine reports. The move comes weeks after the Gambian ambassador […]
Nigeria
Nigeria: Officials Arrested over Links to Boko Haram
Two local government officials suspected of having links with terrorist group Boko Haram have been arrested in northern Nigeria, the army announced on Wednesday. One […]
Nigeria: 50,000 Ghost Workers Cost over $600m Yearly
The Nigerian government has removed over 50,000 ghost workers from its payroll and saved over $600 million in the fight against corruption, the presidency said […]
Nigeria: Boko Haram’s Fortress to Become Military Training Ground
Nigeria’s army on Monday disclosed that from next year they will begin training exercises in the fallen stronghold of Boko Haram terrorists, the Sambisa Forest […]
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI Awarded Mandela Peace Prize
King Mohammed VI of Morocco has been awarded the 2016 Mandela Peace Prize for his efforts to promote peace and justice around the world and […]
The Church of England Appoints Nigeria-Born as Bishop
The Church of England has appointed its first black bishop in over two decades. Nigerian Woyin Karowi Dorgu is set to be the 13th bishop […]
Burkinabe Soldiers Could Chase Jihadists inside Malian Territory
Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta on Sunday said he is considering authorizing the Burkinabe army to chase terrorist groups into Malian territory when they retreat […]
Nigeria: Exxon Mobil Closes Doors in Lagos over Workers’ Protest
U.S. oil giant Exxon Mobil’s headquarters in Lagos has been shut down, after protesters besieged the company’s offices, protesting the sacking of 150 Nigerian workers. […]
Nigeria’s Amina Mohammed Appointed Deputy UN SG
Nigeria’s Environment Minister, Amina Mohammed, was appointed on Thursday by the New United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as his Deputy Secretary-General (DSG). Guterres made the […]
Nigeria’s 2017 Budget Increases by 20.4% over 2016
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday presented a record $24 billion budget for 2017 as oil prices soared to $57.83 on Monday, December 12 leaving […]