Saturday, June 27, 2026

Mauritania

May 9, 2025

50 million people in West, Central Africa at risk of hunger: WFP

The agency said that five million risk losing assistance unless urgent funding is found.

Displaced people in Mali
April 27, 2025

Nigeria to host third edition of African Defence, War Colleges forum

He expressed Nigeria’s readiness to host a befitting forum in Abuja come 2026.

Nigeria to host third edition of African Defence, War Colleges forum
April 15, 2025

Africa’s gas consumption hit 183 billion cubic metres: Report

The report said Algeria and Egypt, representing over 60 per cent of the regional market, were the primary drivers of this growth.

GAS PIPELINES
March 8, 2025

UN emergency fund releases $110 million for neglected humanitarian crises in Africa, others

The funds will also bolster aid responses in Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, Honduras, Mauritania, Niger, Somalia, Venezuela, and Zambia.

United Nations
October 4, 2024

Security challenges obstructing prosperity in Sahel: Sultan

The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, says that the deep-rooted environmental, political and security challenges are affecting the property and peace in the Sahel region.

Sultan of Sokoto
July 3, 2024

Super Eagles to know opponents for AFCON 2025 qualification Thursday

The qualifying matches will be played over the FIFA windows of September, October and November this year.

Super Eagles vs Crocodiles of Lesotho
July 1, 2024

Mauritanian president re-elected for second term

Elections were held on Saturday in Mauritania, a former French colony in north-west Africa.

mohamed ould ghazouani
June 19, 2024

WFP increases food aid in Nigeria, seven other African countries to combat rising hunger

“We need more investment in sustainable solutions to help strengthen food security.’’

World Food Programme
April 7, 2024

London-Lagos solo driver Pelumi Nubi arrives Nigeria after 68 days road trip

During her solo road trip, Ms Nubi encountered numerous challenges, including a crash in March, from which she survived.

Pelumi Nubi (Credit: X)
March 28, 2024

ECOWAS says $5.2 billion needed to address infrastructure deficit in member states

The ECOWAS commissioner for infrastructure, energy and digitalisation, Sediko Douka, disclosed this during a news conference in Abuja on Thursday.

ECOWAS LEADERS