May 26
Senegal: In Senegal, a 2,000-Year-Old Iron Workshop Sheds New Light On the Past [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
How was iron produced 2,000 years ago in Senegal? A recent study at the Didé West 1 archaeological site, in the Falémé Valley in eastern Senegal, sheds light… Read more »
Ghana: NPA Urges Fuel Consumers to Demand Receipts
Ghanaian Times
The Director of Consumer Services at the National Petroleum Authority, Mrs Eunice Budu-Nyarko, has urged motorists to remain extra vigilant when purchasing fuel, warning that… Read more »
Africa: Ghana Marks AU Day With Colourful Flag-Raising Ceremony
Ghanaian Times
Ghana yesterday joined the rest of the continent to commemorate the 63rd African Union (AU) Day with a colourful flag-raising ceremony at the Forecourt of the State House in Accra. Read more »
Ghana: Nation Goes Digital With E-Visa System
Ghanaian Times
President John Dramani Mahama yesterday launched Ghana's electronic visa (e-Visa) system, a digital platform designed to enable potential visitors to apply for visas online. Read more »
Nigeria: Nine Dead and 25 Kidnapped in Three Months in Attacks Against Parish Communities in Kaduna State
Agenzia Fides
At least nine people have been killed and another 25 kidnapped in the last three months in various attacks against parish communities in Kurmin Dangana, Kaduna State, in… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Leads in ADC Presidential Primary Amid Disputed Claims, Factional Tensions
Premium Times
The candidates in the ADC direct primaries are Atiku, former Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi and economist Mohammed Hayatu-Deen. Read more »
Nigeria: Abia Begins Reconstruction of 100-Bed Hospital in Okpuala Ngwa
Premium Times
The governor said the Abia founding fathers did their best to maintain public health facilities that served the people, but expressed displeasure that their efforts were not… Read more »
Nigeria: Airline Operators Reject NCAA Debt Claims, Seek Review of Ticket Charges
Premium Times
The airlines say domestic carriers do not owe the NCAA for regulatory services, insisting payments are made before services are rendered. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Offers Best Quality of Life - Cross Rivers Ranked Worst - Report
Premium Times
The report surveyed quality of life, covering 442 respondents across Abuja (FCT), Anambra, Bauchi, Cross River, Kano, Lagos, Oyo, and Rivers states between April and May 2026. Read more »
Nigeria: FRSC Confirms 9 Dead, 17 Injured in Katsina Highway Crash
Premium Times
He said the tragic incident occurred at Kwanar Gidan Mutum Daya at about 8:03 p.m. on Saturday. Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Ugochingere Alleges Move to Deregister Adc, App, Accord
Leadership
The member representing Ideato North and South Federal Constituency of Imo State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere has alleged that there were moves to… Read more »
Nigeria: Borno Orders Closure of Mussa School After Mass Abduction of Students
Leadership
The Borno State Government has ordered the closure of Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School in Askira-Uba Local Government Area following the abduction of 42 schoolchildren by… Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Party Picks Maku, Eze, Others for June 20 By-Elections
Vanguard
The Labour Party, LP, has concluded its primaries for the June 20 by-elections, producing candidates for vacant seats in Nasarawa North, Enugu North, Rivers South-East and three… Read more »
Ghana: 74 Suspected Criminals Arrested By Police in Series of Operations in Ue/R
Ghanaian Times
A major crackdown by the Inspector General of Police's Special Operations Team in the Upper East Region has led to the arrest of 74 suspected criminals in a series of… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Eliminate Two Terrorists, Rescue Four Kidnap Victims, Foil Pipeline Attack
Vanguard
The Nigerian Army says troops have, in the last 24 hours, eliminated two terrorists, rescued four kidnapped victims and foiled pipeline attacks in a series of coordinated military… Read more »
Nigeria: Sunday Igboho Launches Forest Security Operation in South-West
Premium Times
Igboho's latest comments come amid renewed concerns over insecurity in Oyo State following the recent abduction of dozens of pupils and teachers from schools in Oriire Local… Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina Suspends Aide Linked to 8-Year-Old's Abduction
Premium Times
Mr Aliyu-Garwa was allegedly connected to the kidnapping of an eight-year-old boy at Sardauna Estate in Katsina metropolis. Read more »
Nigeria: Kidnap Victims Escape As Bandits Attacks Persist in Kwara
Premium Times
Community leader says four abducted residents escaped from kidnappers as attacks spread across parts of Kwara amid fresh security concerns Read more »
Liberia: 'Boakai Govt Must Be Above Reproach in Fight Against Corruption'
Liberian Observer
A U.S.-based Liberian journalist Moses D. Sandy says the Liberian government's much-heralded anti-corruption campaign risks failure unless President Joseph Nyumah Boakai and… Read more »
Africa: Africa CDC, Celebratelab Confab Focus On Africa-Led Disease Solutions
Liberian Observer
Liberia is set to host a major continental public health initiative this week as the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention partners with regional laboratory and health… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Breaks Ground for $85m Voinjama-Mendikorma Road Project
Liberian Observer
President Joseph Boakai on Saturday, May 23, broke grounds in the border town of Mendikorma along the Liberia-Sierra Leone border for the construction of the US$85 million… Read more »
Liberia: Executive-Legislative Rift Looms
Liberian Observer
A potentially significant political rift is emerging between the Executive and Legislative branches after the House of Representatives moved aggressively against… Read more »
Liberia: Arept Warns Tweah, Lawyers
New Dawn
The Asset Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce (AREPT) has issued a warning to former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah Jr. and his legal counsel, urging strict adherence to… Read more »
Liberia: GC, Mines and Energy Ministry Strengthen Collaboration Against Illegal Mining
New Dawn
The Governance Commission (GC) and the Ministry of Mines and Energy have agreed to enhance their partnership in tackling the increasing challenges posed by illicit and artisanal… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ex-Ethiopia PM Deepens Engagement On Liberia Disability Inclusion and Development Agenda
New Dawn
The National Commission on Disabilities (NCD), under its ongoing institutional reform and disability-inclusive development agenda, has welcomed renewed international interest and… Read more »
