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Malian Army Kills 21 Terrorists in Sébégougou
The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) have killed atleast 21 terrorists in a decisive military operation aimed at dismantling armed groups in Sébégougou, located...
India, Pakistan Cut Ties as Tensions Escalate After Kashmir Attack
A deadly attack in the Indian-administered region of Jammu and Kashmir has led to growing tension between nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan. The...
Burkina Faso Citizens Protest Against Foreign Interference
Burkinabè citizens gathered at the iconic Place de la Révolution in Ouagadougou to protest against foreign interference in their country. The mass mobilisation,...
“Mini Cages” – Nigerians Criticise Politicians Substandard Construction and Renovation of Public Schools
Nigerians have criticised the substandard conditions of many public school facilities renovated or constructed by politicians across the country, describing them as “mini...
26 Travellers Killed in Borno Bomb Blast as Boko Haram Escalates Attacks
At least 26 people were killed on Monday when two vehicles struck an improvised explosive device (IED) along the Kala-Balge to Gamboru-Ngala road...
Nigeria Immigration and Interior Ministry Ignore Media Inquiries on US Convicted Child Rapist Frank Avbel’s Entry into Nigeria
Ikoyi Marriage Registrar Mrs Onwurah Ogochuckwu, the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), and the Ministry of Interior has ignored West Africa Weekly‘s media inquiry...
Court Stops Emefiele’s Attempt to Reclaim Forfeited 753 Duplexes and Apartments in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja, on Monday dismissed an application filed by former Governor of the Central...
Denmark Reaffirms Support for Burkina Faso, Strengthens Bilateral Ties
Denmark has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Burkina Faso. Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo received Nygaard Markussen, Denmark’s Special Representative for the...
Support for Burkinabè Captain Traoré Grows Worldwide Amid Anti-Imperialist Struggle
The President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has received massive international support for his firm stance against imperialism and his vision for...
JAMB Defends 6:30am Reporting Time Despite Safety Concerns and Public Outcry
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has defended its procedures, insisting that examinations officially start at 8:00 a.m., not 6:00 a.m. This...
Remo Stars Clinch First League Title in 15 Years
Remo Stars have won their first-ever Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title after a dramatic 1-0 win over Niger Tornadoes on Sunday, with...
Togo: Port of Lomé Records Modest Growth in 2024 Amid Regional Competition, Strengthens Position as West Africa’s Trade Hub
The Port of Lomé, Togo’s principal maritime gateway, reported a modest growth in total cargo throughput for 2024, reaching 30.64 million tonnes—up from...