Just In: Mali President Ndaw Sworn Into Office
Mali’s interim president, Bah Ndaw, chosen to head a transitional government following a coup last month, was sworn in during ceremonies in the capital Bamako on Friday, AFP journalists witnessed.…
What Earned Adesina Second Term- Buhari
President Muhmmadu Buhari on Thursday congratulated the re-elected President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Akinwunmi Adesina, saying his hardwork and commitment to Africa’s growth gave him victory. His re-election…
Mali Coup: Buhari, ECOWAS Leaders Meet To Discuss Crisis
By Lukman Amusa President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday joined other West African leaders to discuss the military coup in Mali that ousted president Ibrahim Boubacar Keita. The meeting, which was…
ECOWAS Suspends Mali, Directs Members To Close Borders
Mali has been suspended from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) decision making bodies with immediate effect. ECOWAS decision followed the recent military forceful takeover of government in…
Jonathan Visits Buhari In Aso Rock
By Olamilekan Alani President Muhammadu Buhari has received his predecessor, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, at the State House in Abuja. Arriving at the President’s office at about 11am, the former President…
COVID-19: Gambia Receives Madagascar’s Herbal Virus ‘Cure’, CVO
Gambia has received a consignment of Madagascar’s Covid-Organics (CVO), a herbal tonic touted as a cure for COVID-19, authorities said on Tuesday. The consignment was sent by Madagascar’s President Andry…
Terrorism: ECOWAS To Spend $1b
MEMBERS of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have pledged a $1billion war chest against terrorism and other security challenges in the sub-region and the Sahel. President Muhammadu…
ECOWAS Endorses Adesina For Second term As ADB President
By Bimbo Ogunnaike The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has endorsed the candidacy of African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina for a second term at the helm of the…
Nine Norwegian Flagged ship crew member abducted off the West African coast
Nine crew members of a Norwegian-flagged vessel have been kidnapped by Pirates off the coast of Benin. According to authorities, this is the latest in a string of abductions in…
Xenophobia Attacks On African Continent: Ekweremadu Takes Case To International Parliament
Former Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Ike Ekweremadu, has called on the International Parliament for Tolerance and Peace (IPTP) holding in Ethiopia, to pay special attention to the xenophobic…
