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General News: The definitive source for essential daily updates and breaking news across the West African sub-region. From major public interest stories to regional developments, WANA’s General News provides the context and clarity needed to understand the events shaping our communities and the wider world.

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Anatomy of a Forgery Empire: How a Network in Annaba Ran a ‘Mobile Administration’ and What It Reveals About Systemic Vulnerabilities

By Kabir Isa

A sophisticated criminal network in Annaba, Algeria, specializing in forging official documents using counterfeit state seals has been dismantled. The operation, led by a fugitive in France, involved municipal employees and security agents, and utilized a taxi for nationwide distribution of forgeries. Key evidence, including 33 fake seals for various government bodies, was found in the primary suspect's bedroom, revealing a highly organized "mobile administration." This case exposes a systemic vulnerability in administrative document verification, highlighting the need for enhanced security

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Beyond Extended Hours: A Strategic Guide to South Africa’s Smart ID Transition and How to Navigate It

By Kabir Isa

To address a critical national backlog of over 4.4 million citizens lacking proper identification, South Africa's Department of Home Affairs is implementing a dual strategy of immediate service expansion and a long-term digital transition. As a practical measure, select offices will extend operating hours during peak periods in December 2025 and January 2026 to facilitate Smart ID and passport applications and collections, encouraging pre-booked appointments to manage demand. This initiative directly supports the department's ultimate goal of phasing out the legacy green

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Book presentation in Abuja

By Kabir Isa

From left:  Son of the author, Tobi Ayoola- Daniels; Attorney General of the Federal and Minster of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi; wife of the author, Mrs Leticia Ayoola-Daniels and Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Borno State, Hauwa Abubakar, during the presentation of the book ‘Buni Boy’ a tribute to Barrister Niyi Ayoola-Daniels in Abuja.0018/ […]

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Inspection of ongoing Reconstruction of Abuja-Keffi Expressway

By Kabir Isa

Pic.1. From left: Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Works (FMW), Adeladan Rafiu-Olarinre; Coordinating Director, Bridges Design, FMW, Musa Saidu and Minister of Works, David Umahi, during the inspection of the ongoing Reconstruction of the Abuja-Keffi Expressway in Nasarawa.0052/FRI/NOV/5/12/2025/Jimah Suleman/NAN Pic.2. From left: Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Works (FMW), Adeladan Rafiu-Olarinre; Coordinating Director, Bridges Design, […]