October 01, 2022
Burkina Faso: New Coup Leader Blames Violence On 'Counteroffensive'
The leader of Friday's coup has accused the military man he deposed of plotting a counter-offensive with French aid. Violence has persisted in the capital with gunshots heard. Read more »
September 27, 2022
Guinea: Suspected Perpetrators of 2009 Massacre Go On Trial
Guineans hope the wait for justice will soon come to an end 13 years after a massacre that killed at least 157 people. Ex-junta leader Moussa Camara and his former lieutenants are… Read more »
September 26, 2022
Nigeria: The Escape Diaries - 'The Thirst to Be Successful Led Me to Ukraine'
Nigerian student Collins Okoro came to Ukraine with the hopes that it would catapult his career but now the war has changed that. But could Berlin offer better opportunities? Here… Read more »
Nigeria: The Escape Diaries - 'Family Would Also Expect You to Have a Better Life Almost Instantly'
It is almost automatic for your family to expect you to succeed while living abroad, says Collins Okoro, who moved to Ukraine from Nigeria to study law. He speaks about the… Read more »
September 24, 2022
Mali: Mali's Military PM Maiga Lashes Out At France and UN
Malian Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maiga said the country had been "stabbed in the back" by Paris following the withdrawal of French troops. He also slammed UN chief Antonio Guterres… Read more »
West Africa: Flights Grounded Amid Air Traffic Control Strike
Airports in several West and Central African countries were affected as air traffic controllers held a strike to demand improved working conditions. Read more »
September 20, 2022
Nigeria: Record 1.8 Tons of Cocaine Seized in Drug Bust in Nigeria
Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has recovered cocaine with an estimated value of $278 million in what it called a record seizure. Read more »
September 17, 2022
Senegal: Nation Gets Its First Prime Minister Since 2019
Amadou Ba will be the new premier after Senegalese President Macky Sall decided to reestablish the position three years after abolishing the role. Read more »
September 15, 2022
Nigeria: Benin Bronzes Go On Display in Berlin
The artifacts were stolen during the colonial era, but Germany agreed to return ones it has in possession to Nigeria. They will be displayed in the Humboldt Forum with information… Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Want to Return to Ukraine' - Nigerian Student
Nigerian student Olawale Abdulmajeed fled the Ukraine when the war broke out in February 2022. While leaving the country halted his studies, it also opened his eyes for new… Read more »
Nigeria: Benin Bronzes to Go On Display in Berlin One Last Time
The artifacts were stolen during the colonial era, but Germany agreed to return ones it has in possession to Nigeria. They will be displayed in the Humboldt Forum with information… Read more »
September 08, 2022
Ghana: Mobile Apps Help Smallholder Farmers Get Fairer Prices
Newly-developed farming apps have brought relief to farmers in Ghana who struggle to access fair market prices. Developers hope the apps will soon also be used on a wider scale to… Read more »
September 05, 2022
Burkina Faso: Dozens Dead After Bus Hits Improvised Explosive Device
At least 35 civilians have been reported killed and dozens more injured in Burkina Faso. The vehicle was traveling in an area where Islamist militants have escalated attacks in… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria - Police Seek Lagos Property Developer After Building Collapse
At least six people have died in yet another building collapse in Nigeria. Authorities fear the death toll could be much higher. Read more »
August 31, 2022
Nigeria: Migrant's Death in Italy Highlights Racism in the Country
The murder of Nigerian migrant Alika Ogochukwu highlights the racism that people with African heritage routinely face in Italy. Moreover, those who shared their experiences with… Read more »
August 26, 2022
Nigeria: Germany to Return Hundreds of Nigeria's Looted Benin Bronzes
Over 500 pieces will be returned under the deal. The artifacts were looted by British soldiers in the 1800s and sold all over Europe. Read more »
August 22, 2022
Nigeria: Gunmen Kidnap Catholic Nuns in Nigeria
Kidnappings for ransom have become increasingly common in Imo state. Members of the clergy are frequent targets. Read more »
June 30, 2019
West Africa: Common Currency Divides West African Nations
For many West African countries, introducing the eco is tempting. But the political will to do so is not enough -- many questions need answers before a new single currency becomes… Read more »
August 17, 2017
Mali: ICC - Timbuktu Destruction to Cost Islamist Rebel $3.2 Million
ICC judges have made legal history by ruling that a former Islamist rebel is liable to pay compensation for the destruction of ancient shrines in Mali's Timbuktu. The historic… Read more »
October 30, 2014
Burkina Faso: Army Takes Over, Compaore's Whereabouts Unknown
The chief of Burkina Faso's army has dissolved the government and said that a transitional government will be formed. The announcement came shortly after the president reportedly… Read more »