EU to blacklist five members of Mali’s junta
By Robin Emmott and John Irish The European Union has agreed to impose travel bans and asset freezes on five members of Mali’s…
France, EU to review military presence in Mali
•This follows after French ambassador is told to leave By rfi France says it will review its military presence in…
Analysis: Military coups in Africa worsen corruption, rights abuses they want to end
By Olanrewaju Oyedeji On the 23rd of January, the media reported a coup in Burkina Faso. The leaders of the coup blamed…
US Supports Healthcare Access In South Africa
Maureen Okpe The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has disclosed plans to support , through grant aid, the South…
US lifts suspension on ‘drop box’ visa application in Nigeria
Ngozi James The United States embassy in Nigeria has lifted the restriction on drop box service or interview waiver for…
Meet Amabua Mohammed, first female adviser for MNJTF
Ngozi James An Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) with the Nigeria Police Force, Mrs Amabua Mohammed, has been appointed Police Adviser…
How harsh visa requirements spur fraud in Nigeria
By Nosa Igbinadolor Getting Schengen, United Kingdom, United States, and certain other countries’ visas can be a nightmare. A retired Nigerian…
Reactions as Saudi Arabia accuses Iran of attacking UAE
UAE, Saudi and Iran Leaders
Surge in militant Islamist violence in the Sahel dominates Africa’s fight against extremists
By Africa Center for Strategic Studies A 70-percent annual increase in violent events linked to militant Islamist groups in the…