The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in Ghana has conducted a major operation resulting in the rescue of 219 individuals, primarily foreign nationals, from a suspected human trafficking and cybercrime ring operating in Oyarifa, a suburb of Accra. The victims, mostly young people from across West Africa, were deceived with false promises of lucrative […]

Nigerian health authorities are facing a significant challenge in containing a rapidly spreading meningitis outbreak that has claimed the lives of 151 people across the country, primarily affecting children in remote areas of the northern region. The outbreak, which began in October, has now spread to 23 of Nigeria’s 36 states, with nearly half of […]

Since January, Nigeria has been battling a Lassa fever outbreak—an acute hemorrhagic disease—that has resulted in 118 deaths and 645 confirmed cases from a total of 3,465 suspected cases, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). The outbreak spans 33 of the country’s 36 states, excluding the capital Abuja, with a case fatality […]

At least 12 Cameroonian soldiers were killed on Monday night in an attack by Islamic militants near the border with Nigeria, as reported by the Cameroonian Ministry of Defense. The assault, which also left over a dozen soldiers wounded, took place in the Lake Chad area close to the town of Wulgo. Initially, no group […]

Elizabeth Felix, a fish trader, stands amidst the revived vibrancy of Maiduguri’s main market, a stark contrast to six months ago when relentless rains and devastating floods submerged the area, wreaking havoc across Central and West Africa. Maiduguri, capital of Nigeria’s northern Borno state, experienced some of the harshest impacts. “I lost everything,” Felix recounts, […]

The holy month of Ramadan, a time of fasting, prayer, and reflection, is being observed by millions of Muslims across Nigeria. Beyond personal devotion, Ramadan serves as a period for strengthening family ties through shared experiences. For many Nigerian Muslims, Ramadan is not only a spiritual journey but also a festive occasion marked by communal […]

Nigeria’s National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) will take charge of retrieving and preserving the Benin Bronzes, with the approval of the Oba of Benin, the rightful owner of the artefacts. The bronzes, looted by British soldiers in 1897 from the former Kingdom of Benin, remain largely in European museums. A 2023 decree by […]

The discussion focused on the current political landscape of the African continent, with an emphasis on the process of multisectoral cooperation being promoted by Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya. Venezuela and Algeria Strengthen Bilateral Energy Cooperation The ambassadors of Venezuela and Algeria in Tunisia, Reinaldo Bolívar and Azzouz Baallal, respectively, met recently at the Algerian Embassy, […]

The death toll from a gasoline tanker explosion in Suleja, north-central Nigeria, has climbed to 98, according to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). The tragedy occurred early Saturday when individuals attempted to transfer fuel from a crashed tanker to another truck using a generator, sparking a devastating explosion. Related:Nigeria: Army’s Clash with Boko Haram […]

President Bola Tinubu announced on Wednesday the establishment of a National Credit Guarantee Company, slated to begin operations in May 2025. While the administration touts the move as a step toward economic growth and financial inclusion, critics are raising concerns that this initiative could exacerbate existing inequalities and lead to unsustainable debt burdens for vulnerable […]