LOGONE (CONVERSEER) – More than 30 people have been killed and six others wounded following an intercommunal clash in Chad’s southwestern province of Logone Occidental. The violence, which erupted on Wednesday in a local village, is part of a pattern of deadly disputes in the region, often involving herders and farmers in conflict over grazing…
ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s support for Mali’s transition to democratic governance and called for closer political and economic cooperation among West African nations, describing regional unity as the continent’s strongest asset. The President made these remarks on Thursday in Abuja while receiving the Letters of Credence from Mali’s new Ambassador…
CONAKRY (CONVERSEER) – The Guinean government has revoked the licenses of more than 40 mining companies, targeting operations in bauxite, gold, diamond, and graphite. While the move signals increasing resource nationalism across military-led states like Guinea, Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, industry regional economist say the revoked permits belong to underperforming firms and will have…
By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Government has commenced the celebration of this year’s Carnival Calabar with the cutting of the 20th anniversary cake for the event and the unveiling of this year’s carnival theme: “Traces of Time”. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the renowned carnival that prides itself on being Africa’s biggest…
EKPOMA (CONVERSEER) — Over half a century after their mother led the netball team of RMC School Uhiele, the trustees of the Francis and Fidelia Ibhawoh Foundation have honoured her legacy by hosting a transformative netball training programme for Physical Education (P.E.) teachers across Esanland. In collaboration with the Community Sports and Educational Development (CSED)…
