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Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Sign MoU to Strengthen Fight Against Global Drug Trafficking – West African Voice Network

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of Nigeria and the General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen operational cooperation and crack down on international drug trafficking networks operating between the two countries. The agreement aims to fortify the frontline of…

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Nigerian Youths Protest Bad Governance and Repression of Free Speech – West African Voice Network

Nigerian youths are back on the streets of Lagos, protesting against bad governance and the growing repression of free speech in the country. The demonstration, organized by the Take It Back movement, began early Monday morning with protesters marching along Obafemi Awolowo Way, chanting solidarity songs and calling for accountability. According to the organizers, the…

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Nigerien Forces Arrest Senior JNIM Operative in Major Counterterrorism Breakthrough – West African Voice Network

Nigerien armed forces have captured a senior figure of the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM), also known as Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), during a targeted operation in the country’s troubled western region. According to state broadcaster Télé Sahel, the arrest, which authorities describe as a “major breakthrough” in the fight…

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Algeria Recalls Ambassadors from AES Countries Amid Rising Tensions with Mali – West African Voice Network

Algeria has recalled its ambassadors from AES countries; Mali and Niger, and suspended the appointment of a new envoy to Burkina Faso, following a rapid fallout with Mali over the destruction of a drone. The crisis began when Algerian forces intercepted and destroyed a Malian drone that reportedly entered Algerian airspace near the border on…

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Mali-Algeria Tensions Escalate After Drone Incident – West African Voice Network

Diplomatic tensions have escalated between Mali and Algeria following the destruction of a Malian drone near the border town of Tinzouatène in the Kidal region. The incident, which occurred overnight from March 31 to April 1, 2025, was condemned by Mali’s transitional government as “blatant aggression.” Malian officials claim the drone, designated TZ-98D, was brought…

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Ghana to Engage U.S. Over New 10% Universal Import Tariff – West African Voice Network

The Government of Ghana is set to hold high-level talks with the United States today, following Washington’s recent imposition of a 10% universal tariff on all imported goods. The measure, which has raised concerns globally, is expected to have significant implications for trade flows and investor confidence between the two nations. A joint delegation comprising…

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