Russia woos Africa with diplomats, religion, scholarships and other soft power
Russia woos Africa with diplomats, religion, scholarships and other soft power
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‘We will not submit to any nation,’ Burkina Faso says over tensions with France
‘We will not submit to any nation,’ Burkina Faso says over tensions with France
Nigeria says 100 more U.S. military personnel arrive to tackle Islamists
Nigeria says 100 more U.S. military personnel arrive to tackle Islamists
Africa’s coups crisis is not a rejection of democracy, but of its limits - Ernest Harsch
Africa’s coups crisis is not a rejection of democracy, but of its limits - Ernest Harsch
Nigerian troops repel coordinated Islamist attacks in Borno, military says
Nigerian troops repel coordinated Islamist attacks in Borno, military says
Ghana's reparations push gains AU support ahead of UN vote
Ghana's reparations push gains AU support ahead of UN vote
Contract worker dies at Rio Tinto's Simandou iron ore mine in Guinea
Contract worker dies at Rio Tinto's Simandou iron ore mine in Guinea
Can gold save African economies? Inside the $1tn untapped reserve
Can gold save African economies? Inside the $1tn untapped reserve
Nigerian student killed in South Africa while driving for Bolt weeks before graduation
Nigerian student killed in South Africa while driving for Bolt weeks before graduation
Ghana Roundup: Mahama calls for gender equality, visa waiver agreements, 'no bed syndrome' kills one
Ghana Roundup: Mahama calls for gender equality, visa waiver agreements, 'no bed syndrome' kills one
‘We are going to war,’ Niger’s military leaders declare as they accuse France of destabilisation
‘We are going to war,’ Niger’s military leaders declare as they accuse France of destabilisation
French tourist found dead in Chad after falling off cliff
French tourist found dead in Chad after falling off cliff
Nigeria’s cybercrime crackdown: Two Chinese nationals get 46yrs in $2.5m crypto case
Nigeria’s cybercrime crackdown: Two Chinese nationals get 46yrs in $2.5m crypto case
US troops to Nigeria will avoid combat, focus on training, military says
US troops to Nigeria will avoid combat, focus on training, military says
Nigeria Senate backs real‑time election result transmission after outcry
Nigeria Senate backs real‑time election result transmission after outcry
Ghana plans fuel imports from Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery amid domestic capacity gaps
Ghana plans fuel imports from Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery amid domestic capacity gaps
‘They wanted no one alive’: Survivors describe Nigeria’s latest village massacre
‘They wanted no one alive’: Survivors describe Nigeria’s latest village massacre
Why snakebite treatment remains out of reach for many Nigerians
Why snakebite treatment remains out of reach for many Nigerians
Gunmen kill three people and abduct Catholic priest in northern Nigeria
Gunmen kill three people and abduct Catholic priest in northern Nigeria
Why US lawmakers say Nigeria’s $9m lobbying effort is downplaying religious violence
Why US lawmakers say Nigeria’s $9m lobbying effort is downplaying religious violence
Morocco evacuates 143,000 people in northwest as flood precaution, interior ministry says
Morocco evacuates 143,000 people in northwest as flood precaution, interior ministry says
All 166 kidnapped churchgoers now rescued in northern Nigeria, Christian group says
All 166 kidnapped churchgoers now rescued in northern Nigeria, Christian group says
US military says some forces have been dispatched to Nigeria
US military says some forces have been dispatched to Nigeria
Ghana to rename main airport as it pushes away from coup legacy
Ghana to rename main airport as it pushes away from coup legacy
Guinea president keeps mines minister in post-election government
Guinea president keeps mines minister in post-election government
Morocco evacuates 50,000 as flooding threatens city after weeks of heavy rain
Morocco evacuates 50,000 as flooding threatens city after weeks of heavy rain
Nigeria police says 80 abducted congregants return home, Christian group disputes claim
Nigeria police says 80 abducted congregants return home, Christian group disputes claim
Gun-wielding IS militants roamed freely on airport tarmac during Niger attack, footage shows
Gun-wielding IS militants roamed freely on airport tarmac during Niger attack, footage shows
Guinea-Bissau junta releases opposition leader, vows inclusive government
Guinea-Bissau junta releases opposition leader, vows inclusive government
Morocco deploys army to help evacuate thousands after floods
Morocco deploys army to help evacuate thousands after floods
US attempts reset of relations with Mali and other Sahel states
US attempts reset of relations with Mali and other Sahel states
More than 200 killed in coltan mine collapse in east Congo, official says
More than 200 killed in coltan mine collapse in east Congo, official says
Islamic State claims deadly attack on airport in Niger capital
Islamic State claims deadly attack on airport in Niger capital
Burkina Faso nationalises Air Burkina after buying out private shareholder
Burkina Faso nationalises Air Burkina after buying out private shareholder
Two months after coup, Guinea-Bissau transitional leader promotes himself to highest army rank
Two months after coup, Guinea-Bissau transitional leader promotes himself to highest army rank
Renowned Nigerian actor arrested over alleged coup plot to overthrow Tinubu
Renowned Nigerian actor arrested over alleged coup plot to overthrow Tinubu
Burkina Faso military government dissolves political parties
Burkina Faso military government dissolves political parties
Niger military ruler accuses France, Benin, Ivory Coast of sponsoring airport attack
Niger military ruler accuses France, Benin, Ivory Coast of sponsoring airport attack
Nigerian police fire tear gas, protester injured in Lagos floating slum protests
Nigerian police fire tear gas, protester injured in Lagos floating slum protests
How Russia is expanding its influence in the Sahel through space deals
How Russia is expanding its influence in the Sahel through space deals
Gunmen kill three policemen in ambush in Nigeria's Katsina state
Gunmen kill three policemen in ambush in Nigeria's Katsina state
Why Nigeria is seeking new partners to support economic reforms
Why Nigeria is seeking new partners to support economic reforms
Nigeria military to try officers over alleged plot to topple government
Nigeria military to try officers over alleged plot to topple government
Ivory Coast president appoints brother as vice prime minister
Ivory Coast president appoints brother as vice prime minister
How US-China tensions could open doors for Nigeria, WTO chief explains
How US-China tensions could open doors for Nigeria, WTO chief explains
Guinea Bissau sets December 2026 election date after coup
Guinea Bissau sets December 2026 election date after coup
Mass kidnapping at Kaduna churches adds to pressure on Nigeria
Mass kidnapping at Kaduna churches adds to pressure on Nigeria
