Burkina Faso’s military-led government has announced the dissolution of its Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), citing concerns over cost and “foreign influences.” The now-scrapped body was…
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92-year-old Cameroonian President Paul Biya has “overhauled the military’s top ranks” in what analysts believe is an effort to secure the armed forces’ support for his…
Burkina Faso’s military leaders have released four individuals who had been critical of the junta and were forced into combat amid the ongoing jihadist conflict in…
US President Donald Trump praised the abundant natural resources of West Africa as he welcomed five of its leaders to a White House summit on Wednesday,…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has formally addressed recent public concerns and misinformation regarding charges associated with the newly introduced Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN)…
West African leaders acknowledged worsening insecurity and political turmoil in the region during a summit held Sunday in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, warning that the bloc faces…
The past week in Nigeria has underscored a chilling reality: the country’s long-standing struggle with security force impunity, insurgency, and governance vacuum is not abating—it is…
Nigeria’s security architecture is confronting its most turbulent test in over a decade, as a dangerous confluence of insurgency, banditry, cult violence, and political kidnappings stretches…
Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Monday accused Burkina Faso’s military of orchestrating and directly participating in the mass killing of at least 130 ethnic Fulani civilians…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024. It reveals a significant divergence in performance between…