The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved an immediate disbursement of US$129 million to Mali under its Rapid Credit Facility (RCF). The financial aid is targeted towards addressing Mali’s urgent economic needs in the aftermath of severe flooding that struck in 2024, causing widespread damage to infrastructure and agricultural land, disrupting essential services, and worsening…
In the heart of Adamawa State, a quiet revolution is unfolding – one that swaps guns for pawns and fear for strategy. Led by a former beauty queen turned chess coach, children from Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps are rising above trauma to take their place on global stages. For 12-year-old Mary Zira, life in…
The Gambian Ministry of Justice has hailed the conviction of former death squad member, Michael Sang Correa, as a significant milestone in the global pursuit of justice for victims of human rights violations. In an official statement, the Ministry expressed sincere appreciation to the United States government for its “unwavering commitment to justice,” with particular…
Mali’s finance sector may face a prolonged shutdown as workers threaten to extend their ongoing industrial action to 120 hours – from Tuesday, 22 April to Saturday, 26 April, if the government fails to meet their demands. The strike, led by the National Union of Banks, Insurance Companies, Financial Institutions, Retailers, and Service Stations (SYNABEF),…
Several lives are feared lost following a renewed wave of suspected herdsmen attacks on Wednesday across multiple communities in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. The affected communities: Emichi, Odudaje, and Okpamaju, were reportedly attacked simultaneously, barely 24 hours after 11 people were killed in a separate assault on Otobi village, also in…
