Gunmen attacked a mining site in Nigeria’s Plateau state, killing at least 12 people, abducting three others, and highlighting persistent insecurity in the region.
Gunmen kill 12 and abduct three in attack on Nigeria mining site Read More »
President Bola Tinubu asked Nigeria’s Senate to confirm new oil and gas regulators after abrupt exits linked to a dispute involving Aliko Dangote.
Tinubu seeks Senate approval for new oil regulators after exits Read More »
The United States expanded its travel restrictions, placing African countries at the centre of new full and partial entry bans under a national security proclamation signed by President Donald Trump.
Trump places African nations at centre of tightened US travel rules Read More »
A Benin court remanded 31 suspects in custody over a failed coup attempt that was swiftly crushed by loyalist forces with regional support.
Benin court jails 31 suspects after failed coup bid is foiled Read More »
Nigeria’s House of Representatives ordered an inquiry into a dispute between Dangote Refinery and the fuel regulator amid allegations over imports, pricing and governance.
Nigeria’s House probes Dangote refinery clash with fuel regulator Read More »
BE OPEN Regional Art has unveiled new partnerships to strengthen its Western Africa stage and expand support for emerging regional artists.
BE OPEN Regional Art expands Western Africa stage Read More »
Analysts say Sahel military rulers would have welcomed a successful Benin coup for coastal access, but no evidence shows they backed the failed attempt.
Sahel juntas eyed gains as Benin coup faltered, analysts say Read More »
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ethiopia for his first visit, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties and advance India’s broader engagement with Africa.
Modi arrives in Ethiopia to deepen India’s engagement with Africa Read More »
Families divided by the Ethiopia Eritrea border recall brief reunions in 2018 as renewed political tensions threaten to once again overshadow shared history and blood ties.
Border politics split families but shared bloodlines endure in Horn of Africa Read More »
Kyrgyzstan has approved plans to open an embassy in Cairo in 2026 to support citizens and strengthen political and economic ties with Egypt and Africa.
Kyrgyzstan moves to open Cairo embassy to expand in Africa Read More »
