Saturday, September 26, 2026

Africa

June 21, 2025

Naval chief Ogalla lauds troops’ victory against ISWAP in Lake Chad

Mr Ogalla urged the troops to remain resolute and focused while emphasising the need for synergy among security agencies in the theatre.

Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla [Photo Instagram]
June 21, 2025

Tinubu seeks stronger economic integration in West Africa

Mr Tinubu emphasised the need for local processing of the region’s richly endowed minerals and regional manufacturing.

President Bola Tinubu at the inaugural West Africa Economic Summit
June 21, 2025

ECOWAS Parliament seeks measures to tackle private sector growth challenges

Participants emphasised the need to strengthen financing mechanisms for small and medium-sized enterprises.

ECOWAS Parliament
June 21, 2025

Tuggar tasks ECOWAS member states on effective implementation of resolutions

Mr Tuggar lauded their dedication to ECOWAS’ shared vision and core principles of regional cooperation.

ECOWAS
June 21, 2025

Trump ignores Juneteenth, complains about ‘too many’ holidays

Juneteenth is a celebration of the emancipation of African-Americans from their slave masters in 1865.

Donald Trump
June 20, 2025

Nigerian Army deploys 197 troops for peacekeeping mission in Gambia

Mr Bassey said the country had a long history of contributing to international peacekeeping efforts, with Nigerian peacekeepers earning global recognition.

Nigerian troops
June 20, 2025

West Africa‘s 25% unemployment rate among highest globally, says ECOWAS MP

According to Mr Konneh, the two figures contrast sharply with the prevailing global youth unemployment rate of 5.8 per cent.

Amara Konneh
June 20, 2025

Rwanda’s opposition leader arrested over alleged plot to incite unrest

Trials against high-profile opposition figures are also underway in Rwanda’s neighbouring countries, including Uganda and Tanzania.

Victoire Ingabire
June 19, 2025

ECOWAS, Sahel states seal deal to collectively confront terrorists

Mr Touray said the ministers also approved the bloc’s trade and investment promotion strategy

ECOWAS
June 19, 2025

IMF commends macroeconomic stability in Zimbabwe

The IMF said the country’s growth this year was recovering following a sharp slowdown in 2024.

International Monetary Fund (IMF)