Samuel Okechukwu Oruruo

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Senegal Mobilises Diplomats to Support Macky Sall’s UN Bid

Senegal has formally endorsed Macky Sall's UN bid, with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye directing the country's diplomatic network to support the former president's campaign for United Nations secretary-general.

Irrigation reform in Nigeria takes centre stage at Abuja workshop

Irrigation reform in Nigeria advanced this week as stakeholders gathered in Abuja to review challenges facing irrigation expansion. The workshop examined policy, financing and infrastructure gaps while helping shape a roadmap linked to the World Bank-backed SPIN project and broader national food security objectives.

Ol Kalou By-Election Victory Piles Pressure On Ruto Ahead Of 2027

The Ol Kalou by-election victory has delivered a significant political boost to Rigathi Gachagua's DCP, exposing cracks in President William Ruto's support base in Mt Kenya and intensifying the battle for the region ahead of the 2027 general election.

Guinea-Bissau Russia Ties Under Spotlight as Lavrov Hosts Foreign Minister in Moscow

Guinea-Bissau Russia ties have drawn fresh attention after Foreign Minister Fatumata Djau met Sergey Lavrov in Moscow. The talks covered trade, technology, agriculture and preparations for the Russia-Africa Summit amid Guinea-Bissau's continued suspension from ECOWAS following last year's military takeover.

MSF Warns DRC Ebola Outbreak Spreading at “Unprecedented” Pace, Cases Triple in 5 Weeks

Doctors Without Borders warns the DRC Ebola outbreak is spreading at an unprecedented pace after cases tripled in five weeks. More than 2,000 infections and 754 deaths have been recorded as health workers struggle to contain the Bundibugyo virus.

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Consulate Seeks Probe Into Deaths of 3 Nigerians in South Africa

Three Nigerians in South Africa died in separate incidents across Bloemfontein, Pretoria and Ekurhuleni within four days, prompting diplomatic intervention from Nigeria and renewed calls for thorough investigations into the circumstances surrounding their deaths.

AES Integration Expands as Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Align Telecoms and Trade

AES integration is moving beyond military cooperation as Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger align telecommunications regulation, media governance and economic policies. New agreements suggest the Alliance of Sahel States is steadily building common institutions across the confederation.

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.
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