West Africa

At least 18 people were killed in an air attack on a market in northern Mali, targeting armed militants, according to the Malian army. The Collective for the Defense of the Rights of the Azawad People, part of a Tuareg separatist coalition, said the attack occurred 50 kilometers (30 miles) …

Niger announced on Monday its withdrawal from the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF). as the decision was revealed in a note from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, addressed to the country’s diplomatic missions abroad. The note, signed by Secretary General Laouali Labo, did not provide reasons for the move …

A man has been arrested for alleged murder of his 39-year-old girlfriend in the Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, according to reports. The victim was confirmed dead in a hospital after she was allegedly strangled by her boyfriend, reports said. The suspect was arrested following a report received by the command …

A 22-year-old man has been found dead in an abandoned galamsey pit at Old Ayaase near Fomena in the Adansi North District of the Ashanti Region, Ghana. According to Adom News, the victim was prospecting for gold at the site when the tragic incident occurred. Police officers who examined the …

The Maarif de Türkiye Foundation (TMV) and the Turkish Agency for Cooperation and Coordination (TİKA) brightened up the evening of March 15 with an iftar, a fast-breaking meal, in solidarity with children living in Niamey orphanages. Nearly 1,000 people took part in this emotional event, attended by the Türkiye Ambassador …

A 40-year-old man has drowned in a well at Enyan Abaasa in the Ajumako Enyan Essiam District of the Central Region, Ghana. According to residents, the deceased, a renowned well digger from Agona Nsabaa in the Agona East District, had built a reputation for his expertise, securing jobs across the …

At least 20 terrorists were neutralized in a Nigerian Air Force airstrike targeting fortified camps along the Funtua-Gusau road in Katsina State, the Nigerian Air Force announced. The operation was carried out after reliable intelligence revealed the presence of a large group of terrorists in the area, explained Kabiru Ali, …

In Togo, over the past few days, highly sensitive videos showing graves with their heads cut open have been circulating on social networks, arousing curiosity and questioning among Togolese internet users. The phenomenon is becoming increasingly recurrent, particularly in cemeteries reserved for Muslims. It involves mortal remains deprived of their …

Ghana’s Minister of Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, announced during the presentation of the 2025 budget to Parliament the government’s decision to abolish several so-called harmful taxes, in order to boost household purchasing power and support the country’s economic fabric. These include the 10% tax on betting winnings introduced in 2023 …

Renowned British R&B singer Craig David has shared his enthusiasm and admiration for Tiwa Savage following their collaboration on the song Commitment. In a recent interview on the Capital Xtra podcast, the 43-year-old called the Nigerian Afrobeats star a consistent and talented force in the music industry. He further asserts …