Russian Military Presence in Niger Marks a Strategic Shift
Accompanied by a state-of-the-art air defense system, these instructors are set to install and train the Nigerien army on its usage, as reported by state media.
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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Abuja, Nigeria
150 years later: Looted 'crown jewels' Loaned Back to Ghana by the UK
These royal objects were taken from the Palace in Kumasi during the infamous Sagrenti War of 1874 and have now returned to Ghana on an initial three-year loan, which is renewable for another three years.
Nigeria Issues Recall for Children's Cough Syrup Due to High Toxicity Levels
Diethylene glycol, known for its use in industrial applications such as antifreeze and as a solvent, has been detected at levels classified as having "an unacceptable high level" of toxicity.
10 Years After Chibok: Nigerian Families Grapple with the Trauma of Continued School Kidnappings
Ten years have passed since the infamous Chibok abduction, where 276 schoolgirls were taken, marking the onset of a new era of fear in Nigeria—nearly 100 of those girls remain missing.
Burkina Faso Suspends Wheat Imports Amid Push for Local Production
The suspension of wheat imports is part of a larger economic strategy to stabilize the local economy by supporting farmers and reducing the outflow of capital for imported goods.
Integration of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students Advances in Senegal's Schools
Mouhamed Sall, a student benefiting from this approach, effortlessly communicates with both old and new classmates using sign language, sometimes assisted by interpreters.
Togo Reschedules Elections Amid Constitutional Reform Controversy
Togo's parliament voted in late March to transition the nation from a presidential to a parliamentary system. This move sparked widespread public outcry, prompting the presidency to send the constitutional reform proposal back to parliament for further consideration.