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Nigerien Forces Eliminate Boko Haram Leader

(MENAFN) Soldiers from Niger’s military have killed a prominent leader of the Boko Haram jihadist faction, the West African nation's armed forces declared on Thursday. The "notorious" Ibrahim Mahamadu, also known as Bakoura, was taken out during a...

Russia Offers Security Support to Sahel Region

(MENAFN) Moscow has expressed its willingness to assist Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger in strengthening their security efforts against terrorism and armed factions that are undermining the Sahel region, according to a statement from the Russian...

Tens of captives get saved in Nigeria

(MENAFN) The Nigerian Military has reported a chain of strategic successes all over multiple areas of the nation, which included the elimination of a terrorist, the saving of thirty person who got abducted, and the capture of several alleged...

Moscow reaffirms to Sahel nations security backing

(Russia has pledged to assist Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger in combating terrorism and armed groups destabilizing the Sahel, the Russian Defense Ministry announced. The announcement followed the first consultations between Moscow and the member...

Shrinking Spaces, Stronger Voices: WiLDAF and the Future of Feminist Multilateralism

From the Margins to the Center: How Feminists Transformed Global Agendas From WiLDAF’s experience, one can say that feminist movements have evolved significantly over the years. Feminist actors have become more organized and structured with...

ACEP-BURKINA SA Wins Dual Honors for Excellence in Microfinance Innovation and Financial Inclusion at GBF Awards 2025

ACEP-BURKINA SA wins dual honors at Global Brand Frontier Awards 2025 for Excellence in Microfinance Innovation and Financial Inclusion in Burkina Faso. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a landmark recognition...

Boat Overturns in Nigeria, Killing Thirteen

(MENAFN) Authorities in Nigeria's central Niger State have recovered at least 13 bodies following the capsizing of a wooden boat, while dozens more passengers are still unaccounted for, according to local emergency officials on Sunday. Abdullahi...

Media reports France could discuss reparations for colonial massacres

(MENAFN) France has indicated a willingness to engage in discussions regarding possible reparations for atrocities committed by its colonial forces in Niger over a century ago, according to The Guardian. The report cites a document from France’s...

Nigeria Reports Thirteen Fatalities in Cholera

(MENAFN) At least 13 people have lost their lives and 239 others have been infected as a cholera outbreak intensifies across six districts in Niger state, located in central Nigeria, local officials confirmed. "The outbreak continues to spread in...

Massive Mars rock sells for five million dollars in NY auction

(MENAFN) A massive meteorite originating from Mars has been sold for $5.3 million during a recent auction in New York, according to reports. Weighing 25 kilograms (about 54 pounds), the space rock—officially named NWA 16788—was discovered in the...

Rare Mars Rock Sells for USD5.3 Million at Auction

(MENAFN) A significant Martian meteorite was sold for $5.3 million at a geological and archaeological auction in New York on Wednesday. The meteorite, named NWA 16788, weighs 25 kilograms (54 pounds) and was unearthed in Niger’s Sahara Desert in...

EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: Migration commissioner discusses co-operation with Guinean minister ― EU to provide €500 million to Jordan ― Increased violence against Syrians in Lebanon ― Libyan Coast Guard attacks NGO rescue vessel ― More deaths of people on t…

European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner has discussed strengthening co-operation on migration with Guinean Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, African Integration and Guineans Abroad Morissanda...

International Relations on South Africa’s foreign policy engagements and diplomatic achievements

Tribute to Ambassador Mahlangu We would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute the late Ambassador Mahlangu who was serving as South Africa’s High Commissioner to Kenya. The Late Ambassador Mahlangu was also accredited to Somalia. He was...

OP-ED: The Road to Nowhere? A Critique of the ‘Route-Based Approach’ to Migration and Asylum

By Jeff Crisp Irregular arrivals For the past 40 years, the governments of wealthy countries in the Global North have been striving to curtail the arrival of refugees, asylum seekers and irregular migrants from less prosperous parts of the world....

Renowned Fistula Surgeon from Burkina Faso to Visit U.S. in September for Awareness and Advocacy Tour

The Worldwide Fistula Fund will host Dr. Ouedraogo will visit the U.S. from Sept. 9–13 to raise awareness & support for maternal health initiatives. SCHAUMBURG, IL, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Worldwide Fistula Fund...

Moscow says Ukraine should be investigated on ‘subversion’ in Africa

(MENAFN) Russia has accused Ukraine of supplying weapons, drones, and training to militants carrying out coordinated attacks on governments in Africa’s Sahel region. Dmitry Polyansky, Russia’s deputy UN representative, made the claims during a UN...

Moscow says Ukraine should be investigated over ‘subversion’ in Africa

(MENAFN) Russia has accused Ukraine of supplying weapons, drones, and training to militants to carry out coordinated attacks in Africa’s Sahel region. Dmitry Polyansky, Russia’s deputy UN representative, made the claims during a UN Security...

Burkina Faso announces UN coordinator ‘persona non grata’

(MENAFN) Burkina Faso has declared United Nations resident coordinator Carol Flore-Smereczniak “persona non grata” following a UN report accusing jihadist groups and national forces of abusing children. The April report documented 2,483 “grave...

Tranzzo enables seamless market entry into Africa with adaptive Payment Orchestration Platform

Africa’s booming e-commerce needs local wallets, not cards. Tranzzo helps businesses adapt fast with payment orchestration built for each market. LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tranzzo, a global payment...

France reaffirms identity of national held in Africa over coup plan

(MENAFN) France has confirmed that Yann Vezilier, a French citizen arrested in Mali over an alleged coup plot, is an employee of its embassy in Bamako, but rejected claims that he was involved in any attempt to overthrow the country’s military...