At Least 26 Killed in Weekend Attacks on Civilians and Police in Nigeria
At least 26 people have been killed in multiple weekend attacks across northern Nigeria, targeting civilians and police in a fresh wave of violence, officials say.
West Africa
Burkina Faso’s Traoré Tells Citizens to “Forget Democracy”
Burkina Faso’s transitional President Ibrahim Traoré has urged citizens to “forget democracy” as it was not a viable system for his country. In an interview shown on the state owned RTB channel, Traoré insisted the “pillars of democracy” were not…
Armed Islamist Group Believed to Be Linked With Al-Queida, Killed At Least 12 Drivers in Mali
At least 12 truck drivers have been killed in western Mali in an attack blamed on an armed Islamist group linked to al-Qaeda, according to a new report by Human Rights Watch.
Jihadist Militants Kill Nigerian Officers, Steal Weapons in Base Attacks
According to security officers and analysis, terrorist groups affiliated with Boko Haram and their breakaway faction ISWAP, launched a number of attacks against army installations in Borno and Yobe states in early March.
Mali Issues Heat Alert as Temperatures Expected to Reach 45°C
Mali’s national weather agency has warned that temperatures across the country could rise sharply this week, with some areas expected to reach as high as 45°C.
NetNaija CEO Emmanuel Analike Arraigned in Abuja Over Alleged Copyright Violations
ABUJA, Nigeria – NetNaija CEO, Emmanuel Analike, appeared at the Federal High Court of Nigeria in Abuja. He was arraigned in 3 separate charges. These charges are related to the illegal reproduction of copyrighted material. The Nigerian Copyright Commission alleges…
US embassy in Nigeria cancels visa appointments, warns citizens over possible protests
ABUJA, Nigeria – The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria has suspended visa services for all applicants scheduled on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 and warned that protest in the FCT is possible. It comes amidst the US-Israel war against Iran, which is…
Nigerian medical regulator suspends three doctors over Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s child’s death
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has suspended three top doctors, in which a prima facie case of medical negligence and professional misconduct have been established regarding the death of 21-month-old Nkanu Adichie-Esege, one of…
Former Ghana President Mahama Arrives in Tanzania for African Court’s 20th Anniversary
Former President of Ghana John Dramani Mahama arrives in Tanzania to join the 20th anniversary of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights as guest of honor. John Dramani Mahama landed in Tanzania on Monday for a two-day ceremony…
Nigeria Federal Government: “Stop Lamenting” Over Electoral Act 2026″
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government of Nigeria in Abuja issued a sharp response on Friday to criticism of the newly enacted Electoral Act 2026, telling opposition parties to focus on organizing for future polls rather than disputing the framework.…
