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Mali

June 18, 2026

Yakubu assumes duty as Nigeria’s ambassador to Qatar

Also on hand to welcome him was a delegation of 13 African ambassadors resident in Doha.

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June 17, 2026

Nigeria, Ghana have highest number of African inmates in U.S. federal prisons: Document

Nigeria’s 283 inmates constitute 30.8 per cent of the 914 Africans serving various jail terms in U.S. federal prisons, far away from their continent.

Faces of some Africans jailed in U.S. and President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria and President John Dramani of Ghana (Credit: Ahmed Oluwasanjo/Peoples Gazette)
May 21, 2026

WHO honours six global health laureates

The World Health Organisation said six laureates advancing primary health care were recognised during the 79th World Health Assembly.

World Health Organisation (WHO) and Tedros Ghebreyesus
May 17, 2026

Nigeria seeks global support for proposed state police

Nigeria has canvassed global support for the proposed state police, saying the initiative will improve public trust, boost accountability and enhance internal security nationwide.

Armed female cops
May 12, 2026

Nigeria spent $9 billion on Liberia, Sierra Leone’s civil wars: Army General

Nigeria spent no less than $9 billion to liberate Liberia and Sierra Leone during their civil wars, its defence adviser disclosed.

Liberian civil war
May 7, 2026

U.S. CDC, partners inaugurate Lassa fever preparedness exercise

He said regional collaboration and multisectoral coordination were essential in addressing emerging diseases.

Mice
May 6, 2026

ECOWAS lawmakers order investigation into South Africa’s xenophobic attacks

The ECOWAS Parliament ordered an investigation into the current wave of xenophobic violence against African migrants in South Africa.

ECOWAS Parliament
May 4, 2026

Mali military leader assumes role of defence minister

The former defence minister, Sadio Camara, was killed in coordinated terrorist attacks on April 25.

Malian President Assimi Goita
April 30, 2026

Nigeria decries Mali defence minister’s killing in terrorist attack

Mr Ebienfa said, “Nigeria stands in solidarity with Mali.”

Mali flag
April 25, 2026

Explosions rock Mali as terrorists attack military bases, shut down main airport

The Malian military said on Saturday that fighting is still ongoing 

Terrorists in Mali