Soaring prices have helped fuel a food crisis in West and Central Africa, where nearly 55 million people will struggle to feed themselves in the coming months, U.N. humanitarian agencies warned on Friday. The number
Niger and China sign crude oil MOU worth $400 mln, says Niger state TV
Niger has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chinese state-owned oil giant China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC) worth $400 million linked to the sale of crude oil from its Agadem oilfield, Niger state television RTN
Somalia refuses to accept Ethiopian naval base in breakaway region
Somalia will never accept Ethiopia’s plan to build a naval base in its breakaway region of Somaliland, but would consider granting Ethiopia commercial port access if discussed bilaterally, a senior Somali official said on Friday.
Morocco: The Istiqlal Resolution On Separatism Unanimously Adopted By The IDC-CDI – OpEd
The Centrist Democrat International (CDI-IDC) convened its executive meeting and General Assembly in Marrakesh, Morocco, on April 12 and 13, upon the invitation of the Istiqlal Party. During this two-day gathering, the CDI-IDC adopted several
Niger Dumps US Soldiers, Greets Russian Instructors – OpEd
When Niger suspended military cooperation with the US earlier this year it was a major story for a country rarely in the media spotlight. The story has only grown bigger since then. This week, thousands
Nigerian military kills 192 terrorists, apprehends 341 others – official
DHQ said the troops also recovered 211 assorted weapons and 6,288 assorted ammunition within the week. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops have in the last one week killed 192 terrorists, apprehended 341 others and
Terrorists attack Kaduna community, kill 23 residents, kidnap others
Residents and officials said many other residents of the Kaduna community have either been kidnapped or have not been accounted for. At least 23 persons were killed on Wednesday during an attack by terrorists at
Police foil terrorist attack in Katsina, kill one – Official
“They engaged the suspected bandits in a fierce gun duel. The team successfully foiled the planned attack.” Police operatives in Katsina have foiled an attack on Sabuwa town, headquarters of Sabuwa Local Government Area of
Au Soudan, entre Burhane et Hemetti, les civils paient le prix d’un an de guerre
Plus de 15 000 personnes tuées, des centaines de milliers de réfugiés, des millions de déplacés et une famine qui frappe plus du tiers de la population… Les conséquences du conflit qui oppose depuis un
Fishermen In Nigeria’s North East Either Pay Levies To Terrorists Or Risk Assault, Death
Estimates from those affected indicate that the terrorists operating in Baga earn up to ₦600,000 daily from fishermen and ₦250 million every few days from traders. Standing on the shores of Lake Chad in Baga,