President John Dramani Mahama has issued a directive prohibiting government appointees from engaging in any form of mining, whether legal or illegal, effective immediately. Speaking at the launch of the ‘Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative,’ Mahama emphasized that any official wishing to pursue mining-related ventures must first resign from their government position. Reaffirming his administration’s…
The Nigerien government has declared three days of national mourning in tribute to the victims of a jihadist attack on a mosque in Niamey, which claimed the lives of at least 40 worshippers during Friday prayers. Following the attack, assailants set fire to the local market and several homes, further increasing the devastation. Friday’s incident…
Gunmen ambushed a group of local security volunteers in Zamfara State, killing ten and leaving three missing. The attack occurred near Bagega as the group was returning from an operation. Among the casualties were six members of the Community Protection Guards (CPG) and four Yansakai vigilantes, whose burials took place on Sunday morning. Authorities confirmed…
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah made history on Friday as she took the oath of office, becoming Namibia’s first female president during a ceremony held at the State House in Windhoek. Her inauguration is a landmark moment for the nation, aligning with Namibia’s 35th anniversary of independence. At 72 years old, Nandi-Ndaitwah was sworn in by Chief Justice…
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reported that at least 8,938 migrants lost their lives on migratory routes worldwide in 2024, making it the deadliest year on record. Deputy Director General for Operations at IOM, Ugochi Daniels, described the alarming death toll as unacceptable, highlighting a continuous rise in migrant fatalities over the past…
