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Six Migrants Deported to Liberia Diverted to Equatorial Guinea

Six migrants deported by the United States to Liberia were diverted to Equatorial Guinea after refusing to disembark in Monrovia, according to lawyers and a fellow passenger.

Guinea landfill collapse: at least 30 dead as heavy rain buries Conakry homes

At least 30 people have died after a landfill collapse in Conakry, Guinea, when heavy rain triggered a landslide of waste that buried homes near the Dar-es-Salaam dumpsite.

AES Investment Bank Nears First Lending as Sahel Infrastructure Drive Accelerates

The AES investment bank is steadily building its lending capacity as Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger push ahead with energy and transport projects. The institution, created by the Alliance of Sahel States, is expected to become a key source of funding for regional infrastructure and economic development.

Chidimma Adetshina Citizenship Case: Court Postpones Deportation Ruling to February 2027

The Chidimma Adetshina citizenship case has been pushed to February 2027 after a South African court postponed judgement on her deportation and immigration status, extending a legal battle that has sparked debate over citizenship, identity and belonging across Africa.

Opposition Pressures Faye To Fix Date For Senegal Local Elections in 2027

Pressure is mounting on President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to set a date for Senegal local elections, with opposition parties warning against any postponement.

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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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