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Algeria Closes Airspace to Mali, Rejects Accusations of Jeopadising Malian Counterterrorism Efforts in Drone Incident
The escalation of diplomatic tensions between the Algerian government and Mali has taken another turn as Algeria announced the immediate closure of its...
Malian Govt. Summons Algerian Ambassador After Drone Destruction Incident
Tension has continued between Mali and Algeria after the Malian government accused the Algerian regime of an “act of aggression” following the destruction...
Naira Hits New Low, Trades Above ₦1,610/$1 Despite CBN Dollar Sales
The Nigerian naira dropped to a new low on Monday, surpassing ₦1,610 per US dollar in the official foreign exchange market. This is...
Malian Govt. Creates 75 New Bailiff-Commissioner Posts to Strengthen Judicial System
The government of Mali has approved the creation of 75 new positions for bailiff-commissioners. The decision, adopted during the Council of Ministers meeting...
U.S. Eyes DRC’s Resources, Pursues Mineral-for-Security Deal
The United States is in talks with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on a potential agreement to grant access to critical minerals...
CSS Condemns Algerian Regime Over Malian Military Drone Destruction
The College of Heads of State of the Confederation of Sahel States (CSS) has issued a communiqué condemning what it describes as an...
Saudi Arabia Suspends Visas for Nigeria, Egypt, and 12 Other Countries Ahead of 2025 Hajj Over Safety Concerns
Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended Umrah, business, and family visit visas for citizens of 14 countries, including Nigeria, Egypt, and India, in preparation...
U.S. 14% Tariff Threatens Nigerian Exports, Poses Risks to Trade and SMEs – Nigeria’s Trade Minister Laments
The Nigerian Federal Government has expressed concern over new tariffs imposed by the United States. It warned that the move could harm Nigeria’s...
‘I Did Everything Possible’ to Keep Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger in ECOWAS — Faye
Senegalese President Bassirou Faye on Friday said he had exhausted all diplomatic efforts to persuade Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to remain in...
CSS Joint Military Force Records Major Counterterrorism Gains with Airstrikes Against Terrorists
A joint military operation of the Confederation of the Sahel States (CSS), consisting of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, has recorded gains in...
“Sovereignty Begins With Currency, AES Will Exit CFA Franc” – Niger’s Foreign Minister
Niger’s Foreign Minister, Bakary Yaou Sangaré, announced the country’s intention to abandon the CFA franc currency during a visit to Moscow for consultations...