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India’s Opioid Pipeline Is Killing West Africa’s Young Men
An investigation into the India-West Africa opioid pipeline reveals how millions of high-strength tapentadol pills exported from India are fuelling kush addiction, overdose deaths and a worsening drug crisis across West Africa.
Macron Françafrique Backlash Erupts After Kenya Summit Interruption
Emmanuel Macron is facing backlash after interrupting a panel discussion during the Africa Forward Summit in Kenya, reigniting accusations that France still operates with old Françafrique instincts despite promises of a new Africa policy.
World Bank Sahel Adaptive Social Protection Programme Launches Its Most Ambitious Phase Yet
The World Bank has launched a major new phase of its Sahel adaptive social protection programme, aiming to strengthen resilience, economic inclusion, and crisis response systems across six fragile African countries facing conflict, displacement, and climate shocks.
ADC Leadership Crisis Deepens as Federal High Court Adjourns Indefinitely, INEC Deadline Looms
The ADC leadership crisis worsened on Friday after a Federal High Court adjourned the leadership dispute indefinitely just days before the INEC submission deadline, reinforcing Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso’s decision to abandon the troubled party for the NDC ahead of the 2027 election.
Lake Chad Boko Haram Attack Kills 2 Generals After Deadly Chad Army Raid
A major Lake Chad Boko Haram attack killed 24 Chadian soldiers on Barka Tolorom island before another ambush claimed two generals, raising fears of a renewed insurgent surge across the Lake Chad Basin.
