Thursday, September 24, 2026

Africa

December 1, 2025

Tinubu writes ECOWAS, grants protection to Guinea Bissau’s major opposition candidate Da Costa at Nigerian embassy 

Mr Tinubu’s decision is a proactive measure to ensure the safety of Mr Da Costa, in response to imminent threats to his life.

Fernando Dia Da Costa
November 29, 2025

Jonathan briefs Tinubu on Guinea-Bissau coup, urges ECOWAS to engage military

Mr ‎Jonathan stressed the urgent need for the regional bloc to prioritise dialogue with the military authorities to prevent instability and avoid the use of force.

President Bola Tinubu and Goodluck Jonathan
November 29, 2025

West African youth leaders push for unified youth reforms

Mr Dialla said, “We observed that our youth structures must be stronger, more inclusive and more representative.”

West Africa
November 29, 2025

Military’s action in Guinea-Bissau is ‘ceremonial coup,’ says Jonathan 

Mr Jonathan stated, “What happened in Guinea-Bissau, I wouldn’t call it a coup. It was not a coup.”

Guinea-Bissau
November 28, 2025

Africa faces cholera, mpox, other health emergencies despite increased funding

He said that more than 4.8 million mpox vaccine doses had so far been delivered to 16 countries.

Hands of a monkey pox patient
November 28, 2025

CLG CEO Zion Adeoye suspended for gross misconduct

“Zion Adeoye has been suspended for gross misconduct from his duties at CLG pending an investigation,” CLG announced.

November 28, 2025

UN condemns Guinea-Bissau coupists for overthrowing President Umaro Embalo, scuttling democracy

UN secretary-general António Guterres has condemned the coup d’état perpetrated by elements of the military in Guinea-Bissau.

November 28, 2025

Ghana backs AU, ECOWAS, others, condemns Guinea-Bissau military coup

Ghana urged the coupists to immediately restore constitutional order in Guinea-Bissau and respect the democratic process.

November 27, 2025

Guinea-Bissau military names General Horta leader of new junta 

Guinea-Bissau has experienced several coups and coup attempts since gaining independence from Portugal in 1974.

Guinea-Bissau
November 27, 2025

Coup: Jonathan safe, out of Guinea-Bissau, says FG

Soldiers announced a takeover of the country’s political affairs on Wednesday.

Former Nigerian President, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan