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The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) have confirmed a train derailment on the Kaduna-Abuja rail corridor that left several passengers injured. In an official statement, NRC Managing Director Kayode Opeifa said emergency protocols were immediately activated, with technical teams promptly deployed to the scene. The official explained that the train departed Rigasa in Kaduna at 7:15 a.m. and was approaching Asham station around 9:16 a.m. when a loud bang was heard after the rear locomotive collided with the adjoining passenger coach. Although no fatalities were recorded, passengers sustained both serious and minor injuries and…

A series of explosions rocked Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, on Monday evening, following an overnight attack on a military post on the city’s outskirts. Government and healthcare sources confirmed the incidents, noting that one of the three explosions occurred near the entrance of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. Earlier, an assault was launched on a Nigerian military position in Ajilari Cross, a southwestern suburb of Maiduguri located a few kilometres from the airport. Another security incident was recorded overnight in Damboa Local Government Area, south of the city. Dauda Iliya, media aide to the Borno State Government, said authorities were…

Three West African leaders have sent a clear and uncompromising message to the world: Africa will resolve its challenges through African solutions. In Conakry, Joseph Nyuma Boakai of Liberia, Mamadi Doumbouya of Guinea, and Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone rose above rising border tensions to embrace dialogue over division, reinforcing a shared continental vision rooted in peace, sovereignty, and brotherhood. According to a press release from the Liberia Executive Mansion, the meeting was organized under the framework of the Mano River Union (MRU), the three West African leaders concluded what observers describe as a timely and strategic engagement aimed…

Guinea’s transitional president, General Mamadi Doumbouya, has deployed a substantial military contingent to the border with Liberia amid rising tensions over a longstanding territorial dispute. Soldiers, armored vehicles, artillery units, and a military helicopter were sent to reinforce Guinean positions in northern Liberia’s border areas. During a send-off ceremony, Doumbouya handed the national flag to the troops, urging them to defend the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Guinea’s Chief of Defense Staff, Ibrahima Sory Bangoura, said the armed forces are fully prepared to protect the country’s territory. “While Guinea remains open to diplomatic engagement, the military will not compromise on…

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai of Liberia on Monday departed for Conakry, Guinea, where he is expected to attend a high-level regional meeting aimed at addressing rising tensions along the Liberia-Guinea border in Lofa County. The meeting will bring together President Boakai, Guinea’s transitional leader Mamadi Doumbouya, and Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio as regional leaders seek to de-escalate the situation and promote peaceful border management within the Mano River Union. The talks come amid reports of growing tensions in the Sorlumba area of Foya District, where residents and local authorities have raised concerns over alleged encounters between Guinean soldiers…

Mali has launched a national resource mobilization initiative aimed at improving access to water, hygiene and sanitation services in health facilities across the country, as authorities push to meet development targets ahead of the 2030 deadline. Officials say the initiative is designed not only to raise funding but also to strengthen advocacy for improved water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) conditions in healthcare settings. Boureima Tabalaba, Executive Director of the National Coordination Committee for Water, Hygiene and Sanitation in Health Facilities (CN-CIEPA), said the effort represents both a financial and policy tool to accelerate progress. “This initiative is not only about…

The Gambia Standards Bureau (TGSB) on Monday formalized an agreement with its partners to develop a national standard for organic fertiliser, a move aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture across the country. The signing ceremony took place at the Central Project Coordinating Unit (CPCU) in Banjul. Director General of TGSB, Papa Secka, explained that the initiative was prompted by the wide variety of organic fertiliser products and production methods currently in use, highlighting the need for a standardized specification. He added that the government is particularly focused on organic fertilisers, in line with the Gambia National Fertiliser Policy, which encourages the…

The Chairman of the National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) in The Gambia, Modou A. Sise, has called on political, religious and community leaders to promote tolerance and peaceful dialogue as the country prepares for the 2026 presidential election. Sise made the appeal over the weekend during a structured dialogue session with political actors and community representatives in Jarra Bureng in the Lower River Region. The event was organized in partnership with CRS Gambia under the HOPE Project and forms part of broader efforts aimed at strengthening civic awareness and preventing election-related tensions. Similar dialogue sessions were also held in…

Authorities at the United States Embassy in Kampala say 43 visa applicants have been arrested since July last year for allegedly attempting to use forged documents to obtain travel visas to the United States. The suspects were intercepted during the visa application process at the embassy and later handed over to the Uganda Police Force for prosecution. Speaking on Monday at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala, the embassy’s Senior Regional Security Officer, James V. Bloomer, said the arrests followed repeated attempts by applicants to present counterfeit documents. “Since July of last year, we have had 43 people who attempted…

Malian authorities have dismissed claims of a petrol shortage after panic buying led to long queues at fuel stations across parts of the capital, Bamako, on Friday. Motorists rushed to refuel after messages circulating on social media and messaging platforms suggested that gasoline supplies in the country were about to run out. In a statement issued on March 13, 2026, Mali’s Crisis Coordination and Management Center (CECOGEC), through the Interministerial Committee for Crisis and Disaster Management, said the country is not facing any shortage of fuel. Officials said the sudden rush at petrol stations appeared to have been triggered by…