A failed assassination attempt targeting Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has drawn widespread condemnation from international bodies, including the United Nations, the United Kingdom, and several other organizations. The attack, carried out by the Islamist militant group Al-Shabaab, which is affiliated with al-Qaeda, occurred near the presidential compound. The assailants targeted the president’s motorcade with…
Abuja, Nigeria – In a landmark initiative set to bolster educational ties between India and Africa, the Africa Asia Scholars Global Network (AASGON) has announced the launch of 10,000 scholarships for African students. This programme, unveiled ahead of the Global South Universities Association (GSUA) Summit Awards 2025, is expected to significantly benefit Nigerian students across…
The Senegalese government is ramping up its efforts to combat illegal drug trafficking and counterfeiting through renewed actions by the Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (ARP) and the National Brigade for the Fight Against Piracy and Counterfeiting. On Tuesday, both agencies conducted a joint operation that led to the arrest of eight individuals involved in a counterfeit…
Niger is taking decisive action to assert greater national control over its oil sector, accusing the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) of failing to uphold local content reforms. The government is introducing a series of measures to ensure compliance with national regulations and increase local participation in the industry. During a Council of Ministers meeting…
Mali Joins Niger and Burkina Faso in Withdrawing from The Francophonie Organization. Niger Criticizes Chinese-Owned Oil Firm for Alleged Failure to Uphold Local Content Reforms. President Tinubu Declares State of Emergency, Suspends Bayelsa State Governor. Senegalese Authorities Raid Illegal Pharmaceutical Warehouses in Dakar. Somali President Unharmed After Assassination Attempt by Al-Shabaab Militants.
