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) …
Read More »Niger quits from the International Organisation of La Francophonie
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 …
Read More »Man arrested over girlfriend’s death
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 …
Read More »Man found dead in abandoned galamsey pit
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 …
Read More »Niger: Ramadan meal, a symbol of joy and hope for orphans
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 …
Read More »Violations against children surge in South Kivu
According to UNICEF, the resurgence of conflict in the province of South Kivu, in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has forced more than 850,000 people nearly half of them children to flee their homes. Many are living in precarious conditions, taking shelter in schools, churches, or in …
Read More »A man drowns in a well while working
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 …
Read More »Nigeria: Army air strike eliminates 20 terrorists
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, …
Read More »Trump proposes extending travel ban to 43 countries
The Trump administration is considering expanding the travel ban, potentially targeting citizens of 43 countries. This new proposal could go beyond the restrictions imposed during his first term. A draft list circulating within the administration includes a red list of 11 countries, including several African nations, Somalia, Sudan, and Libya …
Read More »Kenya: a British national killed by the presidential motorcade
A 79-year-old British man has died after being struck by a vehicle linked to Kenyan President William Ruto’s motorcade in Nairobi, Kenya. According to reports, the driver, who was behind the wheel of a support vehicle in the convoy, failed to stop but was later arrested and released on bail. …
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