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Niger’s Olympic Committee Names Meeting Room After Late Sports Journalist Yannick Ousmane Keïta
Niger’s Olympic Committee Names Meeting Room After Late Sports Journalist Yannick Ousmane Keïta
Côte d’Ivoire–Mali Border: Technical Milestone Reached, But Markers Still Years Away
Côte d’Ivoire–Mali Border: Technical Milestone Reached, But Markers Still Years Away
Niger’s READ Project Marks Four Years of Progress, Charts Course for Final Year
Niger’s READ Project Marks Four Years of Progress, Charts Course for Final Year
Mayamba FA Seize Group A Crown With Comeback Win Over Medina Daru
Mayamba FA Seize Group A Crown With Comeback Win Over Medina Daru
Map or illustration showing the West African Gas Pipeline route and Togo's electricity grid connection points, highlighting r
Togo Faces Nationwide Power Interruptions as Gas Pipeline Maintenance Begins
Gambian Civil Society Calls for Forensic Audit of Jammeh Asset Disposal
Kemo Ceesay Wins GFF Presidency in Landslide First-Round Victory
Portrait of Moumouni Djermakoye Adamou, late ANDP founder and Nigerien democracy advocate, honored for his steadfast legacy i
Niger’s Refoundation Debate: When Sovereignty and Democracy Collide
Artisanal gold miners panning for gold in an open pit in Mandiana, Guinea, illustrating the hazardous outdoor conditions wher
Lightning Strike Kills Young Woman at Artisanal Gold Site in Mandiana
Portrait of Faya François Bourouno, Guinea's new Government Spokesperson and Minister for Administrative Modernization, in a
Guinea’s New Government Spokesperson Balances Administrative Reform with Public Communication

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Niger’s Olympic Committee Names Meeting Room After Late Sports Journalist Yannick Ousmane Keïta

Niger’s Olympic Committee Names Meeting Room After Late Sports Journalist Yannick Ousmane Keïta

On: August 30, 2026
In: General News
Côte d’Ivoire–Mali Border: Technical Milestone Reached, But Markers Still Years Away

Côte d’Ivoire–Mali Border: Technical Milestone Reached, But Markers Still Years Away

On: August 30, 2026
In: Regional Affairs
Niger’s READ Project Marks Four Years of Progress, Charts Course for Final Year

Niger’s READ Project Marks Four Years of Progress, Charts Course for Final Year

On: August 30, 2026
In: Education for All
Mayamba FA Seize Group A Crown With Comeback Win Over Medina Daru

Mayamba FA Seize Group A Crown With Comeback Win Over Medina Daru

On: August 30, 2026
In: Sports
Map or illustration showing the West African Gas Pipeline route and Togo's electricity grid connection points, highlighting r

Togo Faces Nationwide Power Interruptions as Gas Pipeline Maintenance Begins

On: August 30, 2026
In: General News

Gambian Civil Society Calls for Forensic Audit of Jammeh Asset Disposal

On: August 30, 2026
In: Justice & Rule of Law

Kemo Ceesay Wins GFF Presidency in Landslide First-Round Victory

On: August 30, 2026
In: Sports

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Portrait of Moumouni Djermakoye Adamou, late ANDP founder and Nigerien democracy advocate, honored for his steadfast legacy i

Niger’s Refoundation Debate: When Sovereignty and Democracy Collide

On: August 30, 2026
In: West African Politics
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Jammeh’s Movement to Declare Coalition Stance Soon, Says Lawmaker

On: August 29, 2026
In: West African Politics
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Atiku Claims He Has Evidence Tinubu Is 90, Vows to Present It in Court

On: August 29, 2026
In: West African Politics
Choguel Kokalla Maïga's communications team releases a statement on the 2020 anniversary, urging national unity and sovereign

Mali’s August 18 Anniversary: Choguel Maïga’s Team Urges Unity Behind Refoundation Ideals

On: August 29, 2026
In: West African Politics
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Nigerian Opposition Groups Set August 31 Summit to Forge 2027 Election Alliance

On: August 28, 2026
In: West African Politics
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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
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Benin’s Industrial Zone Moves From Cotton Exports to Garment Manufacturing

On: August 30, 2026
In: Business & Economy
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West Africa LPG Expo Returns to Abidjan in 2026, Spotlighting Clean Cooking and Supply Chain Safety

On: August 29, 2026
In: Business & Economy
Nigerien President Abdourahamane Tiani chairs the Council of Ministers meeting on August 21, 2026, where mining sector draft

Niger’s Council of Ministers Approves New Mining Sector Measures

On: August 29, 2026
In: Business & Economy
African official highlighting $90B annual debt service exceeding aid and climate finance combined, illustrating fiscal strain

Kenya Official Highlights Africa’s $90 Billion Annual Debt Burden and $75 Billion Risk Premium

On: August 29, 2026
In: Business & Economy
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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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
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Nigeria’s B’Odogwu Customs Platform Selected for AfCFTA’s Continental Modernisation Drive

On: August 11, 2026
In: Technology & Innovation
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Nigeria’s Energy Map Identifies 750,000 Communities to Guide Power Investments

On: August 1, 2026
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DEFENSE & SECURITY

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Nigerien soldiers patrol outside the 101 military base in Niamey after an overnight incident involving rogue troops who opene

Niger: Military Unit Disarmed After Overnight Barracks Incident in Niamey

On: August 29, 2026
In: Defense and Security
Nigerian security forces in tactical gear rescue nine travellers from bandit attack on Gusau-Funtua highway, Zamfara State.

Zamfara Police Rescue Nine Travellers in Highway Attack, Arrest Suspected Arms Courier

On: August 29, 2026
In: Defense and Security
Gambian officers use mobile devices to check vehicles against Interpol databases during a border operation near Banjul, recov

Gambia’s Two-Week Border Sweep Flags 74 Stolen Vehicles in Interpol-Linked Operation

On: August 29, 2026
In: Defense and Security

HUMAN RIGHT, CRIME & JUSTICE

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Gambian Civil Society Calls for Forensic Audit of Jammeh Asset Disposal

On: August 30, 2026
In: Justice & Rule of Law

Land Dispute in Foni Jarrol Escalates as Farmers Report Harassment and Police Refer Case to Chief

On: August 30, 2026
In: Justice & Rule of Law

SERAP and NGE Warn of Legal Challenge Over Proposed Foreign Aids Bill

On: August 30, 2026
In: Justice & Rule of Law

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Henna Training in Ségou: A Path to Economic Independence for Young Women

Henna Training in Ségou: A Path to Economic Independence for Young Women

On: August 30, 2026
In: Women & Youths Empowerment
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Mali Mining Academy Launches First Cohort to Boost Women’s Leadership

On: August 8, 2026
In: Women & Youths Empowerment
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MTN Nigeria Brings Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative to Kano, Awards N2.5 Million in Startup Funding

On: July 16, 2026
In: Women & Youths Empowerment

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Niger’s READ Project Marks Four Years of Progress, Charts Course for Final Year

Niger’s READ Project Marks Four Years of Progress, Charts Course for Final Year

On: August 30, 2026
In: Education for All
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

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