Jul 06, 2024
Nigerian Government Claims to Have Degraded Extremists Despite Recent Bombings
Despite the attacks, Nigerian authorities maintained that they were not a “setback.” Nigeria’s Defense Chief, Gen. Chris Musa, described the bombings as a sign of desperation by the militants and a one-off event....
Jul 04, 2024
Gabon Resolves Payment Dispute with World Bank After Viral Leak
Gabon's payment dispute with the World Bank has apparently been resolved. Authorities in the central African nation reported that technical issues made it impossible for the country to meet its commitments by the June 30 deadline....
Jul 04, 2024
Ghanaian Chef Arrested After False Claim of Breaking World Record for Longest Cooking Marathon
A Ghanaian chef, Ebenezer Smith, who claimed to have broken the world record for the longest non-stop cooking marathon by an individual, has been arrested following a dispute with his sponsor....
Jul 03, 2024
Sierra Leone Bans Child Marriage with New Legislation
Sierra Leone has introduced a new law banning child marriage, celebrated with much fanfare at a ceremony organized by First Lady Fatima Bio in the capital, Freetown....
Jul 01, 2024
Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani Re-Elected
Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani has been re-elected as head of state following Saturday's national vote, according to provisional results....
Jul 01, 2024
Suicide Bombers Kill at Least 18 in Gwoza, Northeastern Nigeria
Suicide bombers in Gwoza, northeastern Nigeria, killed at least 18 people on Saturday, June 29. The attacks occurred at a marriage celebration, near a hospital, and at a funeral service....
