Nigeria's president approves largest military expansion in recent times
The government is under intense pressure to tackle a slew of armed groups, many of whom attack civilians.
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Senegal appeal date set after Afcon win overturned
The Court of Arbitration for Sport sets a date for a hearing over Senegal's appeal against being stripped of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.
Senegal appeal date set after Afcon win overturned
The Court of Arbitration for Sport sets a date for a hearing over Senegal's appeal against being stripped of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.
Inside Dangote’s audacious quest for a $100 billion empire with oil and fertilizers
On the wind-swept shores of Lekki, just outside Africa’s most populous mega-city, sits a massive complex of steel pipelines and
Tanzanian lecturer arrested over anti-government protests charged with terrorism
He is among more than 130 people detained over planned protests calling for democratic reforms.
Sierra Leone: How Sierra Leone's Traditional Textiles Are Weaving a Modern Fashion Economy
[Bird Story Agency] Sierra Leone's traditional textiles are being reimagined into a modern fashion economy, as designers like Frederica Williams preserve heritage while building a thriving local industry ready for global markets.
Nigeria: Benin Airport Runway Closure Disrupts Airline Operations As United Nigeria, Air Peace Suspend Flights
[Premium Times] United Nigeria Airlines joined Air Peace in suspending flights to and from Benin Airport after FAAN closed the runway following Thursday's Enugu Air runway excursion.
Kenya: 48 Women Rescued As Dci Busts Human Trafficking and Webcam Exploitation Syndicates
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have rescued 48 young women after dismantling two suspected human trafficking and sexual exploitation syndicates operating in Kajiado County, in the latest crackdown on criminal networks exploiting vulnerable wo
South Sudan: Arms Smuggling - a Key Threat to South Sudan's December Elections
[ISS] South Sudan's fragile transition is increasingly shaped by forces beyond its borders that drive illicit arms flows into the country.
Africa: AU, U.S. Envoy Discuss Aussom's Future Amid Funding Uncertainty
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The head of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) met the acting U.S. ambassador to Somalia in Mogadishu to discuss the mission's future as it faces growing financial uncertainty, the AU mission said.