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Africa

February 27, 2025

LASU, NIS to host African borderland conference

LASU, in partnership with the Nigeria Immigration Service, is planning to host the African Borderlands Research Network Conference.

Lagos State University of Education
February 27, 2025

At least 46 killed as plane crashes into residential area

The military said the plane was carrying civilians and military personnel.

Plane crash in Sudan
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 25, 2025

Jonathan lists ways to ensure credible elections in West Africa

Mr Jonathan said independent electoral commissions and unbiased security forces are the cornerstone of credible elections.

Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan
February 24, 2025

7,000 killed since January in DRC fighting, says prime minister

The prime minister urged the world to act and impose “dissuasive sanctions” amid mass displacements and summary executions.

DR Congo crisis
February 23, 2025

Africa must leverage resources, market advantages to attain economic independence: Chinese envoy

Ms Yuqing said China remained willing to work together with all countries, including the U.S.

Chinese Consulate General in Lagos, Yan Yuqing
February 23, 2025

Simon Guobadia, Atlanta businessman evading deportation since 1985, arrested by ICE agents amid Trump crackdown on illegal immigrants

The businessman, an indigene of Nigeria’s Edo State, was arrested in 1987 when he pleaded guilty to allegations of bank and credit card fraud.

Simon Guobadia
February 21, 2025

Five candidates cleared for race to succeed Akinwumi Adesina as AfDB president

The upcoming election will determine who succeeds the current AfDB president, Akinwumi Adesina, who has led the bank since 2015.

AfDB
February 20, 2025

ECOWAS inaugurates second phase of migration project in West Africa

Damtien Tchintchibidja, the ECOWAS Commission vice president, disclosed this while inaugurating the FMM II in Abuja on Thursday.

ECOWAS
February 20, 2025

Goodluck Jonathan Foundation congratulates new AU leadership

Mr Iyonu stressed GJF’s commitment to working closely with the AU in addressing key regional and continental challenges.

African Union