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Mali

March 7, 2025

Nigeria faces severe food shortage amid WFP aid halt in April

In April 2025, funding shortfalls will force WFP to suspend food and nutrition assistance for two million crisis-affected people.

children with empty bowls
March 6, 2025

Nigeria, Sahel states join forces to tackle terrorism in West Africa

Mr Laka stated that Nigeria, Niger, Chad, Cameroon and Benin Republic had demonstrated such cooperation both in kinetic and non-kinetic approach.

Map of Africa
February 26, 2025

Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso’s ECOWAS withdrawal increases our military burden: Nigeria

Nigeria’s air chief said this at the opening of the first quarter meeting with branch chiefs, air officers commanding, and commanders on Wednesday in Abuja.

Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso leaders
February 16, 2025

Youths are asset not burden, Jonathan tells African leaders

Mr Jonathan urged African nations to invest in education, digital infrastructure, and skills development to harness the potential of the continent’s youths.

Ife Awkuzu Development Association
January 29, 2025

Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger officially exit ECOWAS

The bloc urged relevant authorities within and outside ECOWAS member states to take note of the development.

President ECOWAS Commission
January 27, 2025

2025 AFCON: Super Eagles to face Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania in group stage

Host nation Morocco will headline Group A, while defending champions Côte d’Ivoire are in Group F.

Super Eagles squad
January 22, 2025

Junta-led Sahel states ready joint force of 5,000 troops, says minister

Juntas in the neighbouring West African countries seized control in a series of coups between 2020 and 2023.

Mali, Niger junta leaders
January 8, 2025

Criticisms of Nigeria’s continued relationship with France insulting, myopic: Foreign Minister

The minister stated that Nigeria couldn’t tackle insecurity in its region simply by a partnership or by being friends with the Sahel countries.

France and Nigeria flag
January 8, 2025

Senegal accuses France of causing instability in African countries

“Let’s note that France has neither the capacity nor legitimacy to ensure Africa’s security and sovereignty,” Mr Sonko said.

Macron and Sonko; armed French soldiers
January 8, 2025

How Nigeria’s foreign policy fosters stability in a troubled neighbourhood

Nigeria’s principle of strategic autonomy is one that abhors the presence of foreign forces and private military companies in our region, whether from east or west.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar