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Atiku Abubakar condemns Kogi school attack, linking insecurity to governance failures and education neglect under Tinubu. Ima
Atiku Blasts Government Over School Abductions, Says Criminals See Classrooms as ‘Abandoned Territories’
Calendar page marking trial dates for Adama Diarra, Daouda Konaté, and Ras Bath in Bamako Court of Appeal. Image Title: Key t
Bamako Court of Appeal Schedules High-Profile Trials for Late July and August
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
Courtroom sketch of prosecution witness Taiwo Johns testifying about transferring millions of naira from local government acc
Witness Details How Taraba Local Government Funds Were Routed to Company Account for Christmas Grains
A resident of a town near the Fontainebleau forest stands in their yard, looking toward a thick plume of smoke rising from th
Fontainebleau Forest Fire: Residents Fight to Save a Beloved Landscape
Ukrainian soldiers and allied troops from 35 nations lead the Bastille Day parade on the Champs-Élysées, symbolizing European
Ukrainian Troops Lead Bastille Day Parade as France Highlights European Defense Shift
Robin Medrano, a Walmart associate, works on equipment in a fulfillment center after completing the skilled trades training p
Walmart Opens Fourth Skilled Trades Hub in Atlanta, Targets 4,000 Trained Workers by 2030
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Participants from Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Niger, and Senegal collaborate at a roundtable during the RAES regional worksh
West African NGO RAES Aligns Youth Health Programs With National Security Priorities
Two football players in matching jerseys celebrate on a field, representing sibling talent and shared heritage in African foo
Africa at the World Cup: Talent, Tactics, and the Unanswered Question of Mentality

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Atiku Abubakar condemns Kogi school attack, linking insecurity to governance failures and education neglect under Tinubu. Ima

Atiku Blasts Government Over School Abductions, Says Criminals See Classrooms as ‘Abandoned Territories’

On: July 16, 2026
In: General News
Calendar page marking trial dates for Adama Diarra, Daouda Konaté, and Ras Bath in Bamako Court of Appeal. Image Title: Key t

Bamako Court of Appeal Schedules High-Profile Trials for Late July and August

On: July 16, 2026
In: Justice & Rule of Law
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
Courtroom sketch of prosecution witness Taiwo Johns testifying about transferring millions of naira from local government acc

Witness Details How Taraba Local Government Funds Were Routed to Company Account for Christmas Grains

On: July 16, 2026
In: Justice & Rule of Law
A resident of a town near the Fontainebleau forest stands in their yard, looking toward a thick plume of smoke rising from th

Fontainebleau Forest Fire: Residents Fight to Save a Beloved Landscape

On: July 15, 2026
In: Climate & Environment
Ukrainian soldiers and allied troops from 35 nations lead the Bastille Day parade on the Champs-Élysées, symbolizing European

Ukrainian Troops Lead Bastille Day Parade as France Highlights European Defense Shift

On: July 15, 2026
In: General News
Robin Medrano, a Walmart associate, works on equipment in a fulfillment center after completing the skilled trades training p

Walmart Opens Fourth Skilled Trades Hub in Atlanta, Targets 4,000 Trained Workers by 2030

On: July 15, 2026
In: General News

WEST AFRICAN POLITICS

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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
Patriarch Urbain Karim Elisio da Silva's formal birthday tribute to President Romuald Wadagni, featuring a portrait, coat of

Bénin: A Patriarch’s Blessing and the Politics of Succession – WANA Analysis

On: June 24, 2026
In: West African Politics
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Ekiti Election: CDD Report Exposes Systemic Flaws That Threaten Regional Electoral Integrity

On: June 22, 2026
In: West African Politics

BUSINESS & ECONOMY

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Nigeria’s 2026 Budget: Over N205 Billion in Constituency Projects Channeled Through 16 Federal Agencies Outside Their Core Mandates

On: July 12, 2026
In: Business & Economy
Tony Elumelu, UBA chairman, retiring in 2026, with successor Emmanuel Nnorom in a formal portrait. Image Title: UBA leadershi

UBA Chairman Tony Elumelu to Step Down in August After 12-Year Tenure Limit

On: July 7, 2026
In: Business & Economy
Dangote Group announces plans for a 700,000 bpd refinery in Kenya to serve East African markets, aiming to reduce regional fu

Dangote Group Announces Plans for Major Refinery in Kenya to Target East African Markets

On: July 5, 2026
In: Business & Economy
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Nigerian Petrol Prices Stay Above N1,000 as Dangote Refinery and Importers Hold Firm

On: July 5, 2026
In: Business & Economy
Nigerian Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele at a press conference defending government spending against IMF data claims. Image Ti

Nigeria Denies ₦8 Trillion ‘Shadow Budget’ Allegation, Blames IMF Report Misreading

On: July 5, 2026
In: Business & Economy
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TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATIONS

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Podcast Advertising in West Africa: A New Frontier for Audience Engagement and Commercial Strategy

On: June 23, 2026
In: Technology & Innovation
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WANA Analysis: The Cultural and Economic Implications of Streaming Content in West Africa

On: June 22, 2026
In: Technology & Innovation

Togo’s Data Protection Framework Advances: Sectoral Guide Pre-Validation Begins in Blitta

On: June 11, 2026
In: Technology & Innovation

DEFENSE & SECURITY

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African Union Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf delivering a formal statement condemning the coordinated terrorist attacks in

African Union Condemns July 4 Terrorist Attacks Across Multiple Regions of Mali

On: July 6, 2026
In: Defense and Security
Nigerian military personnel assist rescued civilians, including two infants, during Operation HADIN KAI in Chibok, Borno Stat

Nigerian Military Rescues Six More Abductees in Borno, Including Infants

On: July 5, 2026
In: Defense and Security
Malian military aircraft conducting precision airstrikes in the Gao region, targeting terrorist armed groups as part of an in

Mali’s Intelligence-Led Air Campaign: A Strategic Shift in the Sahel Counterterrorism Calculus

On: July 5, 2026
In: Defense and Security

HUMAN RIGHT, CRIME & JUSTICE

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Calendar page marking trial dates for Adama Diarra, Daouda Konaté, and Ras Bath in Bamako Court of Appeal. Image Title: Key t

Bamako Court of Appeal Schedules High-Profile Trials for Late July and August

On: July 16, 2026
In: Justice & Rule of Law
Courtroom sketch of prosecution witness Taiwo Johns testifying about transferring millions of naira from local government acc

Witness Details How Taraba Local Government Funds Were Routed to Company Account for Christmas Grains

On: July 16, 2026
In: Justice & Rule of Law
Four Malian military officers in uniform stand before judges in a Bamako courtroom during their sentencing for state security

Mali Military Tribunal Sentences Four Soldiers to Life for Attempted Subversion

On: July 11, 2026
In: Justice & Rule of Law

WOMEN & YOUTHS

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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
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COMESA Launches Regional Curriculum Design to Bridge Gender Gaps in Energy Sector Leadership and STEM

On: May 23, 2026
In: Women & Youths Empowerment

EDUCATION

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Togo BAC II 2026: Pass Rate Climbs to 81% as Science Series Excel

On: July 12, 2026
In: Education for All
WAEC official Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut meeting with NANS student leaders to address CB-WASSCE exam delays and reassure candidat

WAEC Reassures Students: 2026 CB-WASSCE Results Unaffected by Exam Day Glitches

On: July 6, 2026
In: Education for All
Peter Obi speaking at a podium, criticizing Nigeria's education policy implementation failures due to chronic underfunding an

Obi Blames Weak Leadership, Not Policy Design, for Nigeria’s Secondary School Crisis

On: July 5, 2026
In: Education for All

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