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.
Betrand Adeye
Adeye is The African Exponent's West African Correspondent based on Abuja, Nigeria. He covers all West African Stories that matter with a slick African style.
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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.
Gunmen Kill Seven, Kidnap 100 in Raid on Nigerian Village
In Katsina State, Nigeria, gunmen killed at least seven people and kidnapped 100 in a raid on Maidabino village.
Ivory Coast Ramps Up Universal Health Coverage with Mobile Enrollment Centers
In an effort to improve access to healthcare, Ivory Coast has launched mobile enrollment centers for its universal health coverage program, the CMU, which has been met with public scrutiny since its 2019 launch.
Early Rains in Niger Claim 21 Lives, Expose Thousands to Hardship as Climate Change Intensifies
Recent heavy rains in Niger have resulted in 21 deaths and affected over 6,000 people at the start of the country’s rainy season
Regional Security Crisis Escalate as Al-Qaida-Linked Jihadis Settle in Northwestern Nigeria
A report released on Wednesday by the Clingendael Institute has raised alarms over the migration of jihadi fighters, linked to al-Qaida, into northwestern Nigeria from Benin, marking a significant shift in the landscape of regional security
$50 Million Cocaine Haul in Senegal: Customs Crackdown Targets Major Drug Routes
In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, Senegalese customs officials have successfully intercepted three cocaine shipments with a combined value exceeding $50 million in the past five days.
Al-Qaeda-linked Group Claims Deadly Attack on Burkina Faso Soldiers
An armed group linked to al-Qaeda, Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), has claimed responsibility for an attack on June 11 that killed more than 100 Burkina Faso soldiers in the Mansila area near the border with Niger, according to the SITE Intelligence Group.
Niger's Ousted President Bazoum Stripped of Immunity, Faces Criminal Charges
Niger's ousted President Mohamed Bazoum has been stripped of his immunity by the State Court of Niamey, signaling that the ruling junta will launch criminal proceedings against him, his lawyers said on Friday.
President Tinubu Breaks Silence About His Fall During Democracy Day Ceremony
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has made light of his fall during Wednesday’s Democracy Day ceremony, saying it was his Yoruba culture on display.
U.S. Troop Withdrawal from Niger Kicks off
According to General Kenneth P. EKMAN, the head of American troops in Niger, this marks the official start of the withdrawal of American military personnel and equipment.
Rescuers Search for Dozens Trapped in Nigerian Gold Mine Collapse
Authorities have confirmed one fatality, with at least 30 individuals still missing. Local residents, however, estimate that up to 44 workers may be trapped.
Russia Pledges Increased Support for Burkina Faso
Lavrov's visit to Burkina Faso follows stops in Guinea and the Republic of Congo, as Russia aims to fill the vacuum left by traditional Western partners.
Dozens of Gold Miners Trapped After Pit Collapse in Central Nigeria
“As of this morning [Wednesday], we believe over 30 people are still trapped. We can't give you exact figures because even those on site didn’t know," said Ibrahim.
The Tales of Burkina Faso's Displaced Children
Military leader Capt. Ibrahim Traoré seized power in 2022, capitalizing on public frustration over ongoing attacks.
Nigeria's Trade Unions Suspend General Strike After Government Promises Wage Increase
The decision follows the government's commitment to raise the national minimum wage to at least 60,000 naira ($40, £32) a month, which is double the current wage but falls short of the unions' demand for $330.