Senegal’s President Macky Sall has indefinitely postponed the presidential election that was scheduled to take place on February 25. Speaking in a televised address to the nation on Saturday, the president announced he had cancelled the relevant electoral law, citing a dispute over the candidate list. Sall said he signed a decree abolishing a November […]
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The U.S. government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), renewed its commitment to supporting peace and tolerance in Nigeria by holding a youth, peace and security summit, in Abuja. Minister of Youth Development Jamila Bio Ibrahim attended as the keynote speaker. Participants at the summit represented youth groups and networks that received support […]
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President of the Republic of Senegal, His Excellency Macky Sall, has described Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, as a blessing to Senegal and Africa as a whole. He lauded the entrepreneurial and philanthropic activities of the frontline businessman and said, the highest civilian award in Senegal, the National Order of the Lion Award, was […]
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The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has expressed gratitude over the recent judgment of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the case of genocide brought against Israel by the Republic of South Africa, regarding the horrific and merciless killing and destruction of Palestinians in Gaza. Prof. Salisu Shehu, Deputy Secretary-General of […]
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By Aishah Umar Sanda The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has for long been the cornerstone of regional cooperation and integration, fostering economic, political, and social ties among its member nations. However, Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso’s declaration of their withdrawal from the regional bloc has raised concerns about the potential negative consequences […]
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The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) and the Cameroonian Ministry of Defence have strengthened synergy towards the total defeat of the remnant of Boko Haram terrorists in the Lake Chad Basin region. This was revealed when the Force Commander, MNJTF Major General Ibrahim Ali, paid a courtesy visit to the Cameroonian Ministry of Defence in […]
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The junta in Niger has evicted some members of the European civilian reconstruction mission EUCAP Sahel Niger from the country. The German head of the mission, Katja Dominik, was affected, the government in Niamey said early Tuesday. The team arrived in the capital Niamey a few days ago and shortly afterward, was ordered to leave […]
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Mali’s military-led authorities have ordered the removal of television channel France 2 from broadcasting packages for four months over a story on the security situation, according to official documents seen by AFP Thursday. The move is the latest by the junta to shun former colonial power France after seizing power in a military coup. Mali’s […]
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Saudi Arabia is poised for a 105 percent surge in average wealth per person in the next 10 years, jumping from the current $54,000, a new study showed. According to Henley & Partners’ BRICS Wealth Report, the Kingdom presently holds the sixth position within the bloc in terms of high-net-worth individuals. The consulting agency added […]
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The Ambassador of Palestine to Nigeria, Abdullah M. Abu Shawesh, has said that the Israeli attacks on Gaza since October 7, 2023 has led to the death of no fewer than 11, 500 babies. In a statement made available to newsmen, the Envoy said: “On the 118th day of the Israel genocidal war against […]
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