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Nigeria fuel tanker explosion kills more than 140 and injures dozens more

The explosion happened after the tanker overturned in Jigawa state and people rushed the vehicle to scoop up the fuel

Evening Standard

Floods leave 10 million children out of school in west and central Africa

An estimated 10 million children across Nigeria, Mali, Niger and the Democratic Republic of Congo are unable to attend school after devastating regional flooding, the charity Save the Children has said.

Radio France Internationale

Dana White’s Contender Series 76: Best photos from Las Vegas

Check out these photos from the fights at Dana White's Contender Series 76 in Las Vegas.

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They fled their homes to escape Boko Haram. Now Nigeria is resettling them back despite their fears

For over a year now, authorities in Nigeria have been resettling people displaced by the fighting between government forces and Boko Haram, Islamic militants who launched an insurgency in 2009 with northeastern Borno state as the epicenter of the fighting

The Independent UK

Unprecedented Niger floods displace 1.1 million as devastation grows

Intense flooding caused by heavy rains has devastated Niger since June, killing 339 people and displacing over 1.1 million, authorities say.

Radio France Internationale

Ghana’s President Akufo-Addo says security in Sahel has ‘worsened’ since French troops left

Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo said he hoped Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger would rejoin the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) regional bloc, in an interview with FRANCE 24. The decision of the military juntas in the three countries to withdraw from ECOWAS was a setback, and the security…

France 24

Overloaded Boat Capsizes In Nigeria, 100 Missing

Tragic boat capsizing in Nigeria leaves over 100 missing. Regulatory failures in water transportation sector highlighted.

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Beninese musical brings Kingdom of Dahomey's history to life

A new musical has opened to audiences in Benin. "The Throne of Béhanzin" tells the story of a king's journey to power, battle for his country and eventual exile to Martinique by colonial ruler France. Meanwhile, a year has passed since Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso formed their own defense…

France 24

US military completes withdrawal from junta-ruled Niger

A U.S. Defense Department official says the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Niger is complete

The Independent UK

US Military Says Withdrawal From Niger Is Complete

The United States military announced Monday that it had completed its withdrawal from Niger, after coup leaders in the African country demanded that its troops depart.

International Business Times

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger to issue biometric passports from new alliance

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger will soon introduce new biometric passports issued by their new alliance, after their withdrawal the West African Ecowas bloc earlier this year.

Radio France Internationale

Can the US find new partners in West Africa after Niger exit?

Washington is now seeking a Plan B after troops were ejected from sprawling, expensive bases in Niger.

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Fuel Tanker Explosion In Nigeria Kills At Least 59

A fuel tanker exploded after colliding with a truck carrying passengers and cattle in northern Nigeria, killing at least 59 people, a rescue agency said on Monday.

Radio France Internationale

Mali, Niger scramble for international aid to deal with dire flooding

Mali has called on the international community for aid to deal with the fall-out of severe flooding which has hit the country in recent weeks. Over 40 people have died and thousands more are displaced. Neighbouring Niger is facing a similar situation with a death toll of over 270.

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Deadly Fuel Tanker Collision In Nigeria Kills Dozens

Tragic fuel tanker collision in Nigeria claims 48 lives, including cattle, prompting search and rescue efforts in Agaie, Niger state.

International Business Times

Nigeria Government Reassures Public Of Sufficient Petrol Supply Amidst Fuel Price Concerns

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources Heineken Lokpobiri said the government wanted to make it clear it was not controlling petrol prices because the sector was deregulated, and added they were working hard to quickly resolve the situation, following which the prices will stabilize.

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‘There’s a lot to be built still’: the architect Mariam Issoufou on excavating the past to build Africa’s future

One of the continent’s most-sought after designers draws inspiration from the traditional mud-brick building to create modern, sustainable structures

Radio France Internationale

Niger and Nigeria renew security cooperation after post-coup fallout

Nigeria and Niger have signed an agreement to enhance their security cooperation, despite lingering tensions between the neighbouring West African countries following Niger’s coup a year ago.

Al Jazeera

West Africa’s ‘coup belt’: Did Mali’s 2020 army takeover change the region?

At least 10 coup attempts have been recorded in Central and West Africa since the August 2020 military takeover in Mali.

Al Jazeera

Nearly 200 people dead: What’s behind armed attacks in Burkina Faso?

With half the country not under government control, al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM is increasingly targeting civilians.

Radio France Internationale

West African juntas complain to UN over Ukraine's alleged support for rebels

The military rulers of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have written to the United Nations Security Council to denounce what they said was Ukraine's support for rebel groups in West Africa's Sahel region, according to Mali's foreign ministry.

The Conversation

Russian flags waved during Nigeria protests: why it’s a cause for concern

The #EndBadGovernance protest in Nigeria from 1 August to 10 August took a rather unexpected dimension when some protesters in Kano and Kaduna states, both in the country’s north-west region, were seen waving and sharing Russian flags on the streets. In reaction, Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu met with the country’s…

The Conversation

Russia-Ukraine war spills into west Africa: Mali attacks signal dangerous times ahead

Russia suffered significant blows to its reputation in mid-2024. An attack on its territory by Ukraine came as a surprise. In west Africa, the Wagner mercenary group, supported by Russia, suffered one of its heaviest fatalities in Mali.

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