The African Sahel is revolting against western neocolonialism – ejecting foreign troops and bases, devising alternative currencies, and challenging the old multinationals. Multipolarity, after all, cannot flower without resistance paving its path. The emergence of
Watch out, Iran is putting a foot in Niger. Report Soufan Center
Tehran is trying to exploit the divisions between Western countries and the juntas in the Sahel. Also in the crosshairs is the country that hosts 250 Italian soldiers Iran is exploiting the growing rift between
IGP approves posting of deputy Force PRO, others
The IGP tasked the newly posted officers to be highly professional and foster an undiluted relationship between the police and the citizens. The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the posting of
Why Africans hold the future of global democracy in their hands
By the end of 2024, the face of political Africa will—theoretically—no longer be the same. With nineteen elections scheduled this year, the continent will see presidents leave who were elected more than ten years ago
Govt oversight absent in mining of lithium, gold in Nasarawa community– Group
The situation has escalated following the recent announcement by the state government that it had obtained a licence from the federal government to mine gold and lithium in the district. The Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI)
Niger’s Pivot To Moscow: What’s Next For US Engagement In Africa? – Analysis
On March 12, a delegation of US officials arrived in Niamey in a highly anticipated meeting on the future of US-Niger relations. The entourage of high-level US diplomats and military officials included the AFRICOM Commander
Eid al-Fitr holiday 2024: Free events, concerts, fireworks across Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia announced a packed calendar of events for the upcoming Eid al-Fitr holiday, from theater to concerts and daily firework displays. Public and private sector employees in the Kingdom will get five days off
NAFDAC arrests drug hawkers, seizes N50 million worth of products
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arrested drug hawkers and seized drugs worth N50 million in Apapa, Lagos State. The items were seized by NAFDAC’s investigation and enforcement directorate
Airstrike targets Al-Shabaab leader in southern Somalia
An airstrike targeted Al-Shabaab leader Ahmed Diriye alias Abu Ubaidah, multiple sources told Garowe Online, in the latest pursuit against the militants who control large swathes of rural central and southern regions of the country.
ANALYSIS: Uncrewed vessels threaten Africa’s maritime security
Maritime drone deployment in offensive operations in the Black and Red Seas provides a glimpse of the future of naval warfare. On 18 February, the United States (US) Central Command reported the first instance of