Chad is grappling with an escalating humanitarian crisis as over 763,000 Sudanese refugees have fled into the country’s eastern regions since April 2023. The crisis has intensified in 2024, with more than 40,000 new arrivals so far, including 21,027 in February alone—a 30% increase from January. In response, authorities have relocated over 3,600 refugees to…
The Nigerien government has announced new measures to rebalance its collaboration with the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), citing non-compliance with national reforms favoring local participation in oil exploitation. Following a Council of Ministers meeting on March 18, authorities accused CNPC of using “subterfuge” and “false assessments of contractual documents” to avoid adhering to local…
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…
