Nigeria: Nigeria - Bola Tinubu Sworn in As President

Known as a political "godfather," Bola Tinubu is taking charge of the government while Nigeria reels under economic distress and insecurity. Read more »

Mali: Germany Extends Mali Military Mission for Last Time

German lawmakers have given the green light for the country's troops to remain in Mali until May 31, 2024, at the latest. The opposition called for a troop withdrawal by the end of… Read more »

Cameroon: How Abductions Finance Separatists in Cameroon

Abductions are a new fundraising method used by separatists, analysts say. More than 30 women were taken last week for "allowing themselves to be manipulated by Cameroon's… Read more »

Sierra Leone: Freetown's Iconic Cotton Tree Destroyed By Storm

The centuries-old tree that towered over the skyline of Freetown was a symbol for the country's resilience. The President of Sierra Leone has vowed to erect a monument in its… Read more »

West Africa: IMF Approves U.S.$3.5 Billion Loan for Cote d'Ivoire

The West African nation has been under financial strain stemming from the rolling impact of the pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and a range of other global economic trends. Read more »

Cameroon: Rebels Kidnap 30 Women in Country's Northwest

The government says insurgents abducted the women for protesting against violence and illegal taxes in the restive anglophone region of the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Needs $12 Billion to Clean Up Oil Spills

A new report says oil giants Shell and Eni should foot a $12-billion bill to clean up a spills in Bayelsa state -- but they have denied wrongdoing. Instead, Shell and Eni say… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Tussles With Shell and Eni Over Oil Spill

A new report says the oil giants should foot a $12-billion bill to clean up a spill in Nigeria's Bayelsa state -- but they have denied wrongdoing. Instead, Shell and Eni say… Read more »

Burkina Faso: Al-Qaeda Frees Australian Doctor After Seven Years

The Australian doctor and his wife were kidnapped by al-Qaida-linked extremists in northern Burkina Faso. The couple had been running their medical clinic for four decades in the… Read more »

Ghana: Can John Mahama Return to the Presidency?

John Mahama -- who served as Ghana's president between 2013-2017 -- is running for the top job in 2024. His longtime rival, Nana Akufo-Addo, won't contest next year's vote, which… Read more »

Nigeria: Severe Food Crisis Looms Unless Govt Takes Urgent Action - UN Agencies

Nigeria's northern states of Adamawa, Yobe and Borno are expected to be hardest hit due to heightened Boko Haram attacks, banditry and kidnappings. Many locals have fled their… Read more »

Guinea: Opposition Demands a Return to Civilian Rule

Guinea's opposition has also called for a investigation into this week's killing of seven protesters and accused security forces of using excessive force. It wants the military… Read more »

Cameroon: Separatists Threaten to Arrest Journalists Who Protest Death of Colleague

Separatists in Cameroon's Anglophone region have threatened to arrest journalists over protests against the killing of reporter Anye Nde Nsoh -- the third journalist killed in the… Read more »

West Africa: How the Sudan Crisis Threatens the Entire Sahel

The ongoing fighting in Sudan is driving thousands to flee. The humanitarian emergency is spreading, creating a dangerous security situation in the Sahel, experts warn. Read more »

Nigeria: Critics Fear Benin Bronzes Could Be Privatized By Royal Heir

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has given the Benin Bronzes restituted by Germany to Oba Ewuare II, the head of Benin's former royal family. Germany stands by the decision to… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria - Is the End of the Cash Crisis Helping Kidnappers?

Nigeria is grappling with a resurgence in kidnappings after a monthslong lull. Analysts blame the end of a cash shortage which was linked to the introduction of newly-designed… Read more »

West Africa: Germany Flexes Its Soft-Power Muscle in Africa's Sahel

The end of Germany's military mission in Mali is the beginning of a broader development strategy across the Sahel. Improved prospects for people there mean more security for… Read more »

Sudan: Nigeria Struggles to Evacuate Students in Sudan

Several African countries are evacuating their citizens from Sudan, but Nigerian authorities say they are finding it difficult to get their 5,500 nationals -- mostly students --… Read more »

Senegal: Women Risk Health and Safety to Find Gold in Senegal

Bantako, a small Senegalese village, discovered gold in 2008. Many women travel from neighboring countries to work there, but often find themselves victims of sexual exploitation… Read more »

Africa: Africa Strives to Revamp Its Universities

Many of Africa's higher education institutions were established by colonial governments to meet the labor needs of the time. Now many universities on the continent want to prepare… Read more »

Mali: Russians Attacked In Central Mali Military Base

The targeted base housed Russian troops, believed to be of the Wagner mercenary group. Over 60 were also injured in the attack. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Denies Forced Abortion Allegations in Probe

The Nigerian army says an alleged secret abortion program for women rescued from Boko Haram never took place. However, human rights groups insist a thorough probe into the claims… Read more »

Nigeria: Staying Out of School to Avoid Kidnappings

In northern Nigeria, hundreds of children have been abducted from school in recent years. No longer wanting to take risks, many parents have stopped sending their children to… Read more »

Ghana: Ghana First to Approve Oxford Malaria Vaccine

An Oxford University malaria vaccine has been approved for use in Ghana. The African country is ramping up efforts to combat the mosquito-borne disease that kills a child every… Read more »

West Africa: German Ministers Visit Niger, Mali As Military Focus Changes

Germany's defense and development ministers are in the Sahel region to assess the security situation. Their visit comes as Germany plans to withdraw peacekeeping troops from Mali… Read more »