West Africa
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Africa
Just in: More than 60 migrants feared dead at sea
More than 60 people are feared dead after a boat carrying migrants was found off Cape Verde in West Africa.…
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Africa
West African countries call to activate force ‘to restore constitutional order’ in Niger
West African leaders on Thursday ordered the activation of the regional group’s standby force, following a coup last month in Niger.…
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Osinbajo lays foundation for first solar cell factory in West Africa
Gov Sule, Emir of Lafia commend VP’s commitment, say “he is worthy captain of Nasarawa State” Emir adds: “in or…
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Africa
Osinbajo: We’re proud of how ECOWAS steps up to challenges in West Africa
With the different challenges in the West African sub-region including the undemocratic takeover of governments, the Economic Community of West…
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Africa
Nigeria committed to promoting peace in W/Africa – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari in the course of the week reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to promote peace and harmony in West Africa.…
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Africa
Credible elections indispensable to peace and stability in West Africa – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Monrovia, Liberia called on leaders in West Africa to do all within their powers to…
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Africa
West African footballers face new competition in India
As a teenager, when Christopher Chizoba Iyikwobe* thought of India the only image that came to mind was of Bollywood…
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Africa
50 civilians killed by suspected Islamists in Burkina Faso
The government of Burkina Faso says at least 50 civilians have been killed by suspected Islamists in a raid on…
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Buhari urges closer collaboration to tackle economic challenges in West Africa
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday called on executives of banking institutions in West Africa to forge a closer collaboration to tackle…
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Africa
West Africa gets 30 boats, security equipment from EU to combat maritime crime
The European Union has supported the ECOWAS Commission with 30 Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) and security equipment to combat…