November 20
Nigeria: Nigeria's Mining Week Sharpens Focus On Long-Neglected Sector
Nigeria concluded a three-day conference Wednesday to mark National Mining Week. Authorities in the West African nation have been seeking to expand investments in the mining… Read more »
Nigeria: More Rescued Victims of Insurgency Handed Over to Borno State Government
Stability is returning to northeastern Nigeria after decades of insurgency as the military and the Borno State government work to reduce terrorist activities and rescue abducted… Read more »
November 18
Nigeria: Nigeria Celebrates Miss Universe Success Amid Citizenship Controversy
Nigerians are celebrating the success of Chidimma Adetshina at the Miss Universe contest in Mexico Saturday. Adetshina fell just short of the title, being named first runner up,… Read more »
November 14
Nigeria: Petrol Prices Projected to Decrease in Nigeria Amid New Agreements
For decades, Nigeria has relied on imports to meet fuel demand, spending about $15 billion annually. Now, new alliances aim to cut these expenses by investing in homegrown energy,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Launches 'Human Rights Defenders' Forum
The Nigerian National Human Rights Commission on Wednesday inaugurated a forum targeting rights violations in the West African nation. Read more »
November 11
Nigeria: Nigerian Military, Reuters At Odds Over Reports On Alleged Mass Abortion Program
The Nigerian military welcomed a report by a human rights group that found "no evidence" the military secretly carried out thousands of illegal abortions as part of its fight… Read more »
November 08
Nigeria: Security Analysts Concerned As Nigeria Warns of New Terror Group
Nigerian security analysts are voicing concerns after defense officials on Thursday warned of a new insurgent group known as the Lakurawas, operating mainly in the country's… Read more »
November 06
Nigeria: Nigerian President Says Army Chief Is Dead
Nigerian army chief Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has died, according to a statement Wednesday from the country's president. Read more »
November 05
West Africa: Chad's Deby Threatens to Withdraw From Task Force After Deadly Boko Haram Attack
Chad says it will withdraw its troops from the United Nations-supported Multinational Joint Task Force of the Lake Chad Basin Commission, which combats Boko Haram in Cameroon,… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Legal Proceedings a Violation of Children's Fundamental Human Rights'
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu ordered the immediate release Monday of some 29 minors detained during anti-government protests in August after their court trial sparked outrage and… Read more »
October 29
Nigeria/Libya: Nigeria Praises CAF Decision in Controversy Over Libya's Treatment of Nigerian Footballers
Africa's football governing body has sided with Nigeria in that country's dispute with Libya over a canceled qualifying game. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) awarded… Read more »
October 24
Nigeria: Nigeria Drops Charges Against U.S. Executive in Money Laundering Case
Nigeria has released on humanitarian grounds an American citizen held for the past eight months on cryptocurrency money laundering accusations. Read more »
October 23
Burkina Faso: Human Rights Watch Criticizes Burkina Faso for Omitting Abuses in State Report
Human Rights Watch is calling out the government of Burkina Faso for failing to include human rights violations taking place in the country in a report to the African Commission on… Read more »
October 22
Guinea Bissau: Guinea-Bissau Media Face Crackdown Ahead of November Election
In Guinea-Bissau, the 21-day sprint to Election Day begins November 2 and both politicians and journalists are preparing for a hotly contested campaign. Read more »
October 21
Nigeria: Rights Groups, Activists in Nigeria Blast Police Tactics Against 'End SARS' Memorial Participants
Human rights groups and activists in Nigeria are condemning police tactics used to disperse protesters who had gathered to honor those killed during a 2020 demonstration against… Read more »
Cameroon: Cameroon's President Returns Home After More Than a Month's Absence
Cameroon's president returned home Monday after more than a monthlong absence that sparked rumors and speculation about the 91-year-old politician's health. Read more »
October 19
Cameroon: Calls Grow for Information On Health of Cameroon's Leader
Concern is growing in Cameroon about 92-year-old President Paul Biya, who has not been seen in public for more than 40 days. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Rolls Out Long-Anticipated Malaria Vaccine
Nigeria officially launched its malaria vaccination campaign this week to protect millions of children from the deadly disease, focusing heavily on high-risk states. Read more »
October 18
Cameroon: Ban On Reporting About President's Health Puts Cameroonian Journalists On Edge
Cameroonian journalists say they are grappling with a new government directive prohibiting public discourse or media coverage of President Paul Biya's health. Read more »
October 17
Nigeria: Oil Production Rises As Nigeria Intensifies Clampdown On Theft
Nigeria is ramping up efforts to curb crude oil theft, citing notable progress in key oil-producing areas. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria to Review Gasoline Transport Safety Protocols After Deadly Blast
Authorities in Nigeria have announced plans to review safety protocols for the transportation of gasoline after a deadly tanker accident and explosion in Jigawa state killed more… Read more »
October 16
Nigeria: Fuel Costs Force Some Nigerian Commuters to Quit Jobs
Surging fuel prices in Nigeria are making it unaffordable for some workers to commute to their jobs, forcing them to quit. The trend is hitting low-income and informal workers… Read more »
October 15
Nigeria/Libya: Libya Threatens Legal Action After Nigeria Pulls Out of Football Qualifier
The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) is criticizing Nigeria's decision to withdraw from the 2025 AFCON qualifier in Libya and is threatening to take legal action. Read more »
October 11
Cameroon: Trade Plummets Along Nigeria-Cameroon Southern Border After New Ban
Trade and maritime traffic between Cameroon and Nigeria nosedived this week after a Cameroonian state governor ordered a temporary trade ban Wednesday in the Bakassi Peninsula, in… Read more »
October 12
Cameroon: Cameroon Urges Awareness of Breast Cancer's Early Stages
Humanitarian groups in Cameroon are visiting homes and villages in remote areas this week to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, advising women to go to hospitals for free… Read more »
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