West Africa

LANGUAGES

Mali Turns to AI to Reclaim Local Languages in Schools

A quiet revolution is happening in Mali’s classrooms. Artificial intelligence is helping to replace the ...

CONVOY

Convoy of 82 Tankers Breaks Mali Fuel Blockade

A vital lifeline has reached the Malian capital. After a grueling three-week journey, a convoy ...

VOTE

Vote Counting Begins in Guinea-Bissau Election

Election officials have started counting votes in Guinea-Bissau. This follows Sunday’s crucial presidential and legislative ...

ARMY

Army Releases Shortlist for SSC 49/2026: Check Venue & Requirements

The Nigerian Army has officially released the list of successful candidates for the Short Service ...

STUDENTS

Mass Escape: 50 Students Flee Captivity

A glimmer of hope has emerged from the dense forests of north-central Nigeria. Fifty young ...

ECOWAS

ECOWAS Warns UN: Terrorism is an ‘Existential Threat’

The ECOWAS Commission has issued a serious warning to the world. President Omar Touray says ...

LASSA

Nigeria Records 177 Lassa Fever Deaths as Fatality Rate Rises

The death toll from Lassa fever in Nigeria has risen to 177. New epidemiological data ...

CHURCH

Nigeria: Gunmen Storm Church in Kwara State, Kill 3 and Abduct Pastor

A deadly terrorist assault has struck a church in Kwara State, Nigeria. Authorities confirmed that ...

Nigeria's

Nigeria’s Nightmare: Chibok to Kebbi – Girls Still Vanishing

11 years! Over 1,500 schoolchildren kidnapped. Yesterday, 25 more girls vanished in Kebbi. This is ...

Côte d'Ivoire

Côte d’Ivoire Aims for 8% Growth Amid Political Fragility

As President Alassane Ouattara prepares to begin his fourth term, the economic trajectory of Côte ...

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GM Gambian Dalasi73.5
GN Guinea Franc8,750.75
NG Nigerian Naira₦1,422.25
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