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Shocking: Liberia Ex-VP Jewel Howard-Taylor Charged in $317m Cocaine Bust

Liberia has filed the Jewel Howard-Taylor cocaine charges over a record $317 million cocaine seizure. The former vice president faces allegations of drug trafficking and money laundering.

Controversial Deportees to Liberia Deal Sees 1,200 Migrants Relocated

Liberia will receive up to 1,200 deportees to Liberia under a new agreement with the United States. Officials say arrivals will begin this week with financial and logistical support from Washington.

Senegal Tightens Asset Declaration Law As Faye and Sonko Rift Deepens

Senegal's parliament has passed a tougher asset declaration law requiring the president, prime minister and National Assembly speaker to publicly disclose their assets, amid a deepening political rift between Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko.

Zambia’s Presidential Election Marred by Abduction Claims and Vote Count Halt, Observers Say

Zambia's presidential election has come under intense scrutiny after international observers cited reports of intimidation, abductions and a six-hour suspension of vote counting during the ongoing tally.

Senegal Special Funds Bill Sparks Standoff Between Government and Parliament

Senegal special funds are facing unprecedented scrutiny as parliament advances a bill to regulate secret state spending. The proposal has exposed tensions between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's government and lawmakers seeking stronger oversight and transparency.

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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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