Africa
ECOWAS declares state of emergency
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has declared a state of emergency across the region.
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Omar Touray,...
Nigerian aircraft grounded in Burkina Faso over airspace breach
The Government of Burkina Faso said a Nigerian Air Force aircraft carrying 11 soldiers was forced to land in the country on Monday after...
Tinubu hails army for thwarting coup attempt in Benin
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for their swift intervention in Benin Republic following an attempted military coup in the...
Nigeria offers asylum to Guinea-Bissau opposition leader
Nigeria has moved to provide asylum and protection to Fernando Dias da Costa, Guinea-Bissau’s opposition presidential candidate, following reported threats to his life after...
Cameroonian opposition figure Anicet Ekan dies in detention
Cameroonian opposition figure, Anicet Ekan, on Monday, died in detention in Yaounde, the vice president of his party told AFP.
“Anicet Ekane died this morning...
