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Nigeria’s Tems Wins Best African Music Performance 2025 Grammys
- By the Editor
- . 6 February 2025
Nigerian singer and songwriter Tems has once again made history, winning the Best African Music Performance award at the 2025

Niger Becomes First African Nation to Eliminate River Blindness
- By the Editor
- . 31 January 2025
Niger has made history as the first country in Africa to eliminate onchocerciasis, commonly known as river blindness, after being

Chad Ends French Military Presence
- By the Editor
- . 31 January 2025
Chad has officially ended France’s military presence within its borders, with the handover of the last French military base in

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Officially Withdraw from ECOWAS
- By the Editor
- . 29 January 2025
In a historic shift, the military-led governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have officially withdrawn from the Economic Community

Mali Seizes 3 Tons of Gold From Canadian Mining Co: Barrick
- By the Editor
- . 24 January 2025
In a bold move reflecting a growing push for resource sovereignty, Mali’s military government has seized three tonnes of gold

Nigeria Joins BRICS as Partner Country
- By the Editor
- . 23 January 2025
In a significant development, Nigeria has been formally admitted as a partner country of the BRICS bloc, according to Brazil,

Ivory Coast tells French Troops to Leave
- By the Editor
- . 9 January 2025
West African nations are accelerating efforts to redefine their relationships with France, as a wave of troop withdrawals signals a

Ghana Allows Visa-free Entry For All Africans
- By the Editor
- . 8 January 2025
Ghana has officially opened its borders to all African passport holders, allowing visa-free entry into the country. This landmark policy,

Nigeria’s Zenith Bank Opens Branch in Paris
- By the Editor
- . 18 December 2024
Zenith Bank Plc has achieved another milestone in its global expansion with the inauguration of Zenith Bank (UK) Paris Branch,

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Agree to ECOWAS Exit Grace Period
- By the Editor
- . 16 December 2024
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, three founding members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), are set to