At least 25 civilians were killed in a deadly ambush on a civilian convoy escorted between Gao and Ansongo, near Kobé, about 30 km from Gao in Mali, on Friday afternoon. The General Staff of the Malian Armed Forces (FAMA), in a statement, confirmed that in addition to the deaths, dozens more were injured in…
University activities in Mali have been disrupted as teacher-researchers embark on an industrial strike over unpaid research bonuses. The strike is led by the Coordination of Higher Education and Scientific Research Unions (CSEC), which includes the National Union of Higher Education (SNESUP) and the Union of Higher Education and Scientific Research (SECMA). Unions are demanding…
Ghanaian President John Mahama has appointed 13 deputy ministers, finalising the formation of his government. In an official statement, Presidential Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu said the appointments are intended to support ministers in achieving the government’s objectives and fulfilling promises made to the people. With this latest round of nominations, President Mahama is nearing his…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has charged at least 53 foreign nationals with various offences, including cybercrime, cyberterrorism, identity theft, and possession of fraudulent documents. According to an official statement, the accused—40 of whom are Chinese nationals—were charged over the past two days for alleged attempts to undermine Nigeria’s constitutional structure. The suspects…
The Nigerien Army has confirmed the death of at least 10 soldiers following an armed ambush near the Burkina Faso border. In a state-owned television broadcast on Wednesday, the Niger Armed Forces (FAN) reported that the soldiers were attacked in western Niger during Operation Niyya. According to military sources, the troops had been dispatched from…
