Africa
Burkina Faso says military aircraft carrying 11 Nigerian soldiers violated its airspace
The government of Burkina Faso says an aircraft carrying 11 Nigerian soldiers has violated its airspace. In a statement signed by Assimi ...Nigerian embassy grants asylum to Guinea-Bissau opposition candidate
The Nigerian embassy in Guinea-Bissau has granted asylum to Fernando Dias da Costa, the country’s opposition presidential candidate, over alleged threats to ...President Embaló announced G’Bissau coup before military – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described the recent military takeover in Guinea Bissau as more painful to him than his loss to ...Jonathan returns to Nigeria after military takeover in Guinea-Bissau
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has returned to Nigeria after being evacuated from Guinea-Bissau following a military takeover in the West African country. ...AfDB approves $500m loan to support second phase of Nigeria’s energy transition programme
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a $500 million loan to the federal government to finance the second phase of ...Jonathan among African leaders stranded in Guinea-Bissau after coup
Former President Goodluck Jonathan is among African leaders who are currently trapped in Guinea-Bissau following a coup d’état in the country. Jonathan ...AU to US: Respect Nigeria’s sovereignty — no need for unilateral military threat
The African Union (AU) Commission says the US must respect the sovereignty of Nigeria and engage in diplomatic dialogue to address the ...Osinbajo to African leaders: GDP growth doesn’t guarantee better living conditions for citizens
Yemi Osinbajo, former vice-president of Nigeria, says economic growth figures alone do not reflect real improvements in citizens’ lives. Speaking at the ...Plumptre scores first-ever Falcons goal to seal 2026 WAFCON qualification
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have qualified for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The team defeated Benin Republic 3-1 ...Like Biya, 83-year-old Ouattara extends rule with fourth-term win in Ivory Coast
President Alassane Ouattara has secured a fourth term in Ivory Coast’s just-concluded election, with provisional results showing a landslide victory for the ...
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