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Kantamanto

Kantamanto Market Fire: Over 100 Shops Destroyed in Accra Blaze

Kantamanto Market fire in Accra destroys over 100 shops, leaving traders with significant losses. Investigation ...
  • 2 January 2025
  • Guinea
Ivory Coast's President

Ivory Coast Announces French Troop Withdrawal Amid Rising Anti-French Sentiment in West Africa

Ivory Coast announces the withdrawal of French troops, ending decades-long military ties amid rising anti-French ...
  • 2 January 2025
  • Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)

Controversy Surrounds Military Parade for Seyi Tinubu

The DHQ disowns a military parade for Seyi Tinubu, sparking calls for an investigation. Atiku ...
  • 30 December 2024
  • Nigeria
Sokoto airstrike

Nigerian Military Faces Criticism Over Sokoto Airstrike, Investigation Underway

Nigerian military under scrutiny after Sokoto airstrike kills civilians. Government pledges investigation as rights groups ...
  • 28 December 2024
  • Nigeria
Bola Tinubu

Tinubu Enforces Crowd Control After Stampedes Claim 39 Lives

President Tinubu enforces crowd control measures after stampedes in Anambra and FCT claim 39 lives. ...
  • 22 December 2024
  • Nigeria
Funfair Tragedy

Tinubu Orders Probe as Death Toll Rises in Ibadan Funfair Tragedy

President Tinubu orders a probe into the Ibadan funfair tragedy, as the death toll rises ...
  • 20 December 2024
  • Nigeria
Indigenous Expertise

NAF Advocates Indigenous Expertise and Partnerships to Strengthen Security

NAF partners with Abia State and advocates indigenous expertise to enhance operational capabilities, aiming for ...
  • 16 December 2024
  • Nigeria
Twin Attacks

Tragic Twin Attacks in Western Niger Claim Dozens of Lives

Twin attacks in western Niger claim 39 lives, highlighting escalating violence linked to jihadist groups ...
  • 16 December 2024
  • Niger

Over 100 Killed in Sudanese Market Airstrike Amid Intensified Fighting

Over 100 civilians killed in a Sudanese market airstrike as fighting between the Sudanese Armed ...
  • 12 December 2024
  • Africa
Syrian opposition

Syria’s Opposition Moves to Form Government Amid Israel-Syria Tensions

Syria's opposition works to form a new government after Assad's ouster, amid rising tensions with ...
  • 10 December 2024
  • Security
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