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Bambali Agro-Industrial Project: Sadio Mané Invests $19.5m in Mango Processing Hub

Sadio Mané is investing $19.5 million in the Bambali agro-industrial project, a major mango processing hub in Senegal expected to create more than 1,000 jobs and reduce post-harvest losses.

Isaac Zida breaks 6 years of silence with a warning to Ouagadougou

Former Burkina Faso transitional leader Isaac Zida has resurfaced after six years of silence, offering pointed remarks on power, democracy and the country's political future while speaking from exile in Canada.

Equatorial Guinea Social Media Block Follows Viral Teodoro Nguema Obiang Corruption Video

The Equatorial Guinea social media block remains in place weeks after a viral corruption video accused Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang of misusing state funds. Facebook and TikTok remain inaccessible ...

France 24 Ban in Guinea Follows Row Over ‘Coup-Plotter President’ Remark

Guinea has imposed a France 24 ban nationwide after a dispute over the broadcaster's description of President Mamadi Doumbouya. The move comes amid wider concerns about media restrictions and press freedom in the country.

Senegal IMF Programme Nears Approval but Debt Crisis Still Casts Long Shadow

Senegal has secured a staff-level agreement for a $2.2 billion IMF programme, but approval depends on debt restructuring, creditor support and IMF board approval. As bond prices tumble and fiscal reforms continue .

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Abeïbara Strike: Mali Claims 50 Fighters Killed in Kidal Operation

Mali's military says an Abeïbara strike killed at least 50 fighters in Kidal. Independent confirmation remains absent as analysts question casualty claims and the wider security situation.

CBN to Force Banks to Honour Domiciliary Account Withdrawals

The Central Bank of Nigeria is preparing measures to compel banks to honour domiciliary account withdrawals after complaints from customers who say they are being denied access to their foreign currency funds despite meeting account requirements.

Senegal Doctors Strike Begins As Diphtheria Outbreak Grows

A three-day Senegal doctors strike has begun nationwide, restricting public hospitals to emergency services only. The walkout comes as a diphtheria outbreak spreads across Senegal, with more than 100 confirmed cases and 11 deaths reported across 12 regions.

Kubwa Gas Explosion: Car Rams Into Station, 9 Shops And Police Post Razed

The Kubwa gas explosion destroyed nine shops and a police traffic post after a car crashed into a gas station near Liberty Junction in Abuja. The driver and a child survived as emergency responders battled the blaze.
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