Trump Threatens Military Action Against Nigeria Over Christian Persecution Claims
President Donald Trump has further ratcheted up relations with Nigeria by issuing a direct military threat over his allegations that the West African nation is...
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US Revokes Wole Soyinka’s Visa: Nobel Laureate Responds with Defiance and Calls for Dignity
Lagos, October 30, 2025—Wole Soyinka, Africa’s most honored living author, and recipient of the 1986 Nobel Prize for Literature, has made an on-the-record statement that...
Tinubu Replaces Service Chiefs in Sweeping Military Shake-Up Amid Security Concerns
Abuja, Nigeria – October 25, 2025 — In an aggressive step towards changing Nigeria’s security leadership, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced on Friday the replacement...
Ghana Receives West African Deportees from the US: Policy, Reactions, and Regional Implications
Ghana has officially received a group of 14 West African nationals deported from the United States, marking a new chapter in migration policy and regional...
Nigeria halts raw shea nut exports in push to grow local industry and create jobs
Lagos — Nigeria has announced an immediate six-month export ban on raw shea nuts in what can be construed as a high-stakes initiative to stimulate...
Bola Tinubu Sets Ambitious 7% Economic Growth Target by 2027: Nigeria’s Vision for Prosperity and Stability
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has established an ambitious objective for Nigeria’s economy: to achieve a 7% annual growth rate by 2027. Notably, this target reflects...
The Highlights of African News the Past Week: Politics, Progress, and Resilience Around the Continent
As we enter into a new month, news across our vast continent is jam-packed with stories reflecting change in multiple dimensions. From huge shifts in...
What’s Going on in Africa? Here’s a News Digest for Today
As Thursday unfolds across the continent, “What’s going on in Africa? Here a News digest today” offers a concise overview of the major headlines impacting...
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Has Died at 82: Country Reflects on His Legacy and Leadership
Nigeria is mourning the passing of Former President Muhammadu Buhari, at age 82, who died in London after prolonged illness. The news, which was confirmed...
African Press Review: Highlights of this Week’s Coverage
In this week’s African press review, journalists across the continent continue to explore stories reflecting political change, economic strength and the quest for peace and...