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DHS website screenshot showing ten Nigerian nationals listed for deportation with photos and alleged crimes. Image Title: ICE
US Adds 10 Nigerians to ICE ‘Worst of the Worst’ List as Deportation Push Continues
Salif Keïta, the Malian singer known as the Golden Voice of Africa, cancels his Macufe festival performance in South Africa t
Salif Keïta Pulls Out of South African Festival, Citing Anti-Migrant Violence
Map showing Frankfurt Airport with malaria case cluster location and mosquito transmission route from sub-Saharan Africa. Ima
Frankfurt Airport Malaria Cases: Two Ground Workers Die, Health Officials Investigate
VeryDarkMan speaking at the NBA conference panel, facing police allegations over checkpoint corruption claims. Image Title: V
Police Summon Social Media Critic Over Kidnapping Allegations Made at NBA Conference
A nursing mother with severe burns lies on a hospital bed receiving medical treatment from healthcare workers in Maiduguri. I
Borno Nursing Mother Hospitalized After Alleged Hot Water Attack by Stepmother
Darlene McCoy performing in a studio, promoting her gospel-dance fusion EP Me and My House and lead single "Don't Worry." Ima
Darlene McCoy Blends Gospel and Dance in New Single ‘Don’t Worry’
Abdulrazaq Isa and Bala Wunti, newly appointed Chairman and CEO of WEC Nigeria, leading the country's return to global energy
Nigeria’s Return to World Energy Council Marks New Chapter for Energy Diplomacy
Exhibition hall with attendees exploring packaging machinery displays at Propak West Africa trade show. Image Title: Propak W
Propak West Africa 2026: Regional Manufacturing Sector Looks to Sustainability and New Technology
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu issuing a directive for comprehensive football reform, addressing repeated national team failu
Tinubu Directs Overhaul of Nigerian Football After String of National Team Setbacks
Danny Welbeck celebrates scoring his first Chelsea goal during the Carabao Cup match against Luton Town at Stamford Bridge. I
Chelsea Edge Luton in Carabao Cup as Welbeck Opens Account

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DHS website screenshot showing ten Nigerian nationals listed for deportation with photos and alleged crimes. Image Title: ICE

US Adds 10 Nigerians to ICE ‘Worst of the Worst’ List as Deportation Push Continues

On: August 28, 2026
In: General News
Salif Keïta, the Malian singer known as the Golden Voice of Africa, cancels his Macufe festival performance in South Africa t

Salif Keïta Pulls Out of South African Festival, Citing Anti-Migrant Violence

On: August 28, 2026
In: Social Justice & Human Rights
Map showing Frankfurt Airport with malaria case cluster location and mosquito transmission route from sub-Saharan Africa. Ima

Frankfurt Airport Malaria Cases: Two Ground Workers Die, Health Officials Investigate

On: August 28, 2026
In: Health Care Programmes
VeryDarkMan speaking at the NBA conference panel, facing police allegations over checkpoint corruption claims. Image Title: V

Police Summon Social Media Critic Over Kidnapping Allegations Made at NBA Conference

On: August 28, 2026
In: Justice & Rule of Law
A nursing mother with severe burns lies on a hospital bed receiving medical treatment from healthcare workers in Maiduguri. I

Borno Nursing Mother Hospitalized After Alleged Hot Water Attack by Stepmother

On: August 28, 2026
In: Social Justice & Human Rights
Darlene McCoy performing in a studio, promoting her gospel-dance fusion EP Me and My House and lead single "Don't Worry." Ima

Darlene McCoy Blends Gospel and Dance in New Single ‘Don’t Worry’

On: August 28, 2026
In: Entertainment
Abdulrazaq Isa and Bala Wunti, newly appointed Chairman and CEO of WEC Nigeria, leading the country's return to global energy

Nigeria’s Return to World Energy Council Marks New Chapter for Energy Diplomacy

On: August 28, 2026
In: Business & Economy

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Nigerian Opposition Groups Set August 31 Summit to Forge 2027 Election Alliance

On: August 28, 2026
In: West African Politics
General Mamadi Doumbouya in military uniform, symbolizing the Guinean army's loyalty during his absence and illness. Image T

Guinea’s Military Reaffirms Support for Ailing Leader as He Departs for Leave

On: August 5, 2026
In: West African Politics
Nigerian Foreign Ministry spokesperson reads a statement condemning attacks on Nigerians in South Africa, accusing police of

Nigeria Warns of Tougher Diplomatic Action After Fresh Killings of Citizens in South Africa

On: July 5, 2026
In: West African Politics
Sir Arthur Jarvis Archibong, PDP gubernatorial candidate, speaking at a press conference about alleged politically motivated

Cross River PDP Candidate Alleges Tax Audit Is Political Retaliation

On: July 5, 2026
In: West African Politics
APC spokesperson Felix Morka at a press conference denying a fake candidate list for the 2027 primaries, highlighting interna

APC Candidate List Disavowal Signals Internal Tensions Ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Elections

On: June 30, 2026
In: West African Politics
US Ambassador Joann Lockard and Burkina Faso’s Foreign Minister Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré shaking hands at a diplomatic even

US-Burkina Faso Relations: A Strategic Recalibration Amidst Sahelian Turmoil

On: June 29, 2026
In: West African Politics
Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso in a formal portrait, facing a legal threat against a cleric over defamatory election claims. Im

Kwankwaso’s N10bn Defamation Threat: A Test of Political Accountability and Clergy Influence in West Africa’s Electoral Landscape

On: June 26, 2026
In: West African Politics

BUSINESS & ECONOMY

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Abdulrazaq Isa and Bala Wunti, newly appointed Chairman and CEO of WEC Nigeria, leading the country's return to global energy

Nigeria’s Return to World Energy Council Marks New Chapter for Energy Diplomacy

On: August 28, 2026
In: Business & Economy
Exhibition hall with attendees exploring packaging machinery displays at Propak West Africa trade show. Image Title: Propak W

Propak West Africa 2026: Regional Manufacturing Sector Looks to Sustainability and New Technology

On: August 28, 2026
In: Business & Economy
Bar chart comparing H1 2026 loan growth rates for FCMB, Wema, Sterling, and ETI, highlighting Wema's 21.7% surge as the secto

Nigeria’s Tier-2 Banks Shift from Capital Raising to Lending as Loan Books Expand 6.5%

On: August 12, 2026
In: Business & Economy
BusinessDay newspaper front page highlighting West African business news coverage across Nigeria and Ghana. Image Title: Bus

BusinessDay Nigeria: A Two-Decade Pillar of West African Financial Journalism

On: August 6, 2026
In: Business & Economy
Minister Alousséïni Sanou chairs the first steering committee meeting for Mali's mining infrastructure fund, reviewing financ

Mali Mining Fund Steering Committee Holds Inaugural Session on Infrastructure Investment

On: August 4, 2026
In: Business & Economy
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TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATIONS

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Nigerian AI founders developing practical solutions for healthcare, agriculture, education, and finance, moving beyond chatbo

Nigerian AI Founders Tackle Real-World Challenges Across Key Sectors

On: August 28, 2026
In: Technology & Innovation
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and officials reviewing the B'Odogwu customs management system dashboard on a screen, highligh

Nigeria’s B’Odogwu Customs Platform Selected for AfCFTA’s Continental Modernisation Drive

On: August 11, 2026
In: Technology & Innovation
Map of Nigeria highlighting over 750,000 communities with data on electrification status and optimal power solutions for targ

Nigeria’s Energy Map Identifies 750,000 Communities to Guide Power Investments

On: August 1, 2026
In: Technology & Innovation

DEFENSE & SECURITY

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Senegalese and Mauritanian military personnel conduct coordinated river patrols along their shared border on the Senegal Rive

Senegal and Mauritania Launch Joint River Patrols to Secure Shared Border

On: August 14, 2026
In: Defense and Security
Map showing drone explosion site near Bulgarian-Romanian border gas pipeline, with no casualties reported. Image Title: Drone

Drone Explodes Near Bulgarian Gas Pipeline on Romanian Border, No Casualties Reported

On: August 9, 2026
In: Defense and Security
Mali's National Transition Council chamber during the vote on the new national defense and security law, with councilors seat

Mali Overhauls National Defense Framework to Address Modern Threats

On: August 7, 2026
In: Defense and Security

HUMAN RIGHT, CRIME & JUSTICE

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Salif Keïta, the Malian singer known as the Golden Voice of Africa, cancels his Macufe festival performance in South Africa t

Salif Keïta Pulls Out of South African Festival, Citing Anti-Migrant Violence

On: August 28, 2026
In: Social Justice & Human Rights
VeryDarkMan speaking at the NBA conference panel, facing police allegations over checkpoint corruption claims. Image Title: V

Police Summon Social Media Critic Over Kidnapping Allegations Made at NBA Conference

On: August 28, 2026
In: Justice & Rule of Law
A nursing mother with severe burns lies on a hospital bed receiving medical treatment from healthcare workers in Maiduguri. I

Borno Nursing Mother Hospitalized After Alleged Hot Water Attack by Stepmother

On: August 28, 2026
In: Social Justice & Human Rights

WOMEN & YOUTHS

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Maïmouna Salamenta speaks at the Women's Voice and Leadership Academy launch in Bamako, addressing an audience of students an

Mali Mining Academy Launches First Cohort to Boost Women’s Leadership

On: August 8, 2026
In: Women & Youths Empowerment
MTN staff and young participants networking at The Gathering 100 startup pitch competition in Kano, Nigeria. Image Title: MTN

MTN Nigeria Brings Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative to Kano, Awards N2.5 Million in Startup Funding

On: July 16, 2026
In: Women & Youths Empowerment
Salmata Sawadogo holding the Mousso d’Or 2026 trophy at a ceremony in Ouagadougou, honoring female entrepreneurs in Burkina F

Burkina Faso’s Mousso d’Or Awards: Beyond Celebrating Female Excellence, a Signal for Economic Resilience in the Sahel

On: June 9, 2026
In: Women & Youths Empowerment

EDUCATION

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Nigerian Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa announcing a policy review to halt foreign scholarships and redirect funds to do

Nigeria to Overhaul Foreign Scholarship Programs, Prioritize Domestic Tertiary Investment

On: August 28, 2026
In: Education for All
Guinean officials and 28 scholarship students pose at a signing ceremony in Conakry, formalizing their study program in China

Guinea Sends 28 CPGE Graduates to China for Advanced Studies Under State Partnership

On: August 16, 2026
In: Education for All
Professor Oloyede speaking at a university conference podium, urging universities to drive Kwara's development through resear

Kwara’s Universities Urged to Act as State’s ‘Developmental Brain Box’ at KU8+ Conference

On: August 12, 2026
In: Education for All

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