At least 20 people have been reported killed in a military airstrike in Nigeria’s northwestern Zamfara state over the weekend,…
Author: David Benjamin
Human Rights Activists Detail Horrific Abuse in Tanzanian Detention
A Kenyan and a Ugandan human rights activist have alleged that they were sexually assaulted by Tanzanian security officers while…
Arab Ministers Denied Entry to West Bank as Peace Efforts Stalled
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Al-Saud condemned the Israeli government’s decision to deny entry to a delegation…
Niger’s New Military Vehicle Reflects Growing Independence from West
The Republic of Niger has unveiled its first fully indigenous tactical vehicle, the Tamgak Wangari. The public presentation took place…
Ghana-UAE Tech Hub Aims to Transform Africa’s Digital Landscape
Ghana and the United Arab Emirates have signed an agreement to establish the “Ghana-UAE Innovations and Technology Hub,” an initiative…
Togo Appoints Sustainable Development Expert Mansoor Hamayun as Presidential Advisor
Mansoor Hamayun has been appointed advisor to Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé, according to an official announcement made this Friday, May…
African Footballer of the Year Ademola Lookman Visits Nigerian President Tinubu
Nigerian international and reigning CAF African Footballer of the Year, Ademola Lookman, concluded his post-season tour with a visit to…
Nigeria’s First Lady Champions Digital Empowerment for Women and Girls
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, inaugurated a state-of-the-art National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) community ICT center in Ibadan…
Nigerian Farmer Detained Without Charge Over Family Land Dispute
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Police Service Commission (PSC) in Nigeria are facing calls to intervene in…
Nigeria’s Counter-Terrorism Agency Raises Concerns Over Amnesty International Report on Insecurity
Nigeria’s National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), which operates under the Office of the National Security Adviser, has publicly expressed its…