Nigerian Army to Court Martial Officers Over Airstrike that Killed 85 Civilians
Major General Buba did not disclose additional details about the court martial proceedings but emphasized the army's commitment to accountability in its operations.
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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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Fuel Shortages Intensify Economic Hardship Across Nigeria
Nigeria, despite being one of Africa's largest crude oil producers, continues to suffer from frequent gasoline shortages. These are often exacerbated by strikes and other supply disruptions.
Senior Islamic State Commander with $5 Million Bounty Killed in Joint Operation
He had been implicated in numerous attacks across the Sahel region, including the deadly 2017 raid that resulted in the deaths of four American soldiers and several Nigerien troops.
Low Voter Turnout in Togo's Parliamentary Elections
The shift in governance structure has been contentious, with opposition groups and civil society activists accusing the Gnassingbé family of maneuvering to extend its political dynasty beyond the already extensive terms.
Fuel Shortages Wreak Havoc on Nigerian Businesses and Public Transport
Numerous petrol stations have shut down, citing a lack of supply from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), formerly a state-owned entity.
Ghanaian Court Dismisses Legal Challenge Against Anti-LGBTQ Bill
The anti-LGBTQ legislation, passed by Ghanaian lawmakers in February, seeks to impose stricter penalties on LGBTQ activities and has sparked widespread controversy both domestically and internationally.
Sierra Leone Struggles for Justice in Cases of Sexual Violence Despite New Laws
In Makeni, Assistant Superintendent Abu Bakarr Kanu, who leads the Family Support Unit (FSU), disclosed that they receive about four cases of child sexual assault each week.
Ayra Starr to Open for Chris Brown on US Tour, Prepared for Criticism
"I'm prepared, I'm ready... I won't respond, I'll let people do their thing and I'm just going to work," she stated.
Three Western African Countries 'Roll out' Mass Malaria Vaccine
The vaccine will be administered to children aged five months and older in four scheduled doses.
Two World's Giant Media Houses 'BLOCKED' from Reporting News in Burkina Faso
The state-owned news agency, Agence d’Information du Burkina (AIB), reported that the BBC and VOA were instructed via telephone to immediately cease rebroadcasting the offending program across all platforms.
Diplomatic Tensions Soar as U.S. Withdraws Majority of Troops from Chad and Niger
The strategic shift follows the termination of an essential status-of-forces agreement by Niger's ruling junta, which previously permitted U.S. forces to operate within its borders.
Massacre in Burkina Faso: Military Accused of Killing Over 220 Civilians, Including Children
Eyewitness accounts from survivors describe how over 100 soldiers stormed into Nondin village shortly after the passing of Islamist fighters.
Over 100 Prisoners Escape from Nigerian Jail Near Capital After Rain Damage
Authorities reported that 118 inmates managed to flee the colonial-era facility, although 10 have been successfully recaptured as of now.
University of Nigeria Suspends Lecturer Over Sexual Harassment Allegations
The video shows a man, wearing only shorts, attempting to conceal his identity as he is confronted in what appears to be a university office.
Nigeria Seeks $2.25 Billion in World Bank Loans
According to Minister Edun, the proposed funding from the World Bank will be split into two main parts: $1.5 billion in development policy financing and $750 million in program-for-results financing.
Nigeria Shuts Down Chinese-Owned Supermarket Over Racial Discrimination Allegations
The supermarket has been accused of allowing only individuals of Chinese descent to enter, leading to widespread indignation and a call to action among Nigerian citizens.