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ADDIS ABABA – The African Union has commended the governments of Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone for opting for peaceful and diplomatic engagement in addressing ongoing border tensions, describing the move as a significant step toward sustaining regional stability. In a statement issued following a high-level Tripartite Summit held on March 16, 2026, in Conakry, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Youssouf Ali, welcomed the outcome of the meeting and praised the three West African nations for choosing dialogue over confrontation. The summit, convened by the Heads of State of the three countries, focused on strengthening border…

MONROVIA – The Governments of Liberia and Barbados have signed landmark visa waiver and political consultation agreements, signaling a major step toward strengthening diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties between the two nations. The signing ceremony, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Monrovia, marks a renewed commitment by both countries to deepen cooperation and expand opportunities for their citizens. Liberia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, described the agreements as transformative, noting that they will ease travel restrictions, enhance bilateral engagement, and promote stronger people-to-people connections. “This agreement represents a new era in Liberia’s relationship with Barbados. It…

Bilateral trade between Nigeria and the United Kingdom (UK) has reached a record £8.1 billion annually, as President Bola Tinubu embarks on a State Visit aimed at strengthening economic and diplomatic ties. Central to the visit is a £746 million seaport modernisation deal expected to transform Nigeria’s maritime infrastructure, the most significant upgrade in nearly 50 years. The visit comes amid a surge in multi-million-pound investments by Nigerian and British firms across sectors including financial services, fintech, manufacturing, education and the creative industries. These developments are projected to create hundreds of jobs in both countries, while highlighting Nigeria’s growing role…

The Gambia’s Vice President, Muhammed BS Jallow, has on Tuesday 17th March 2026, tabled a bill entitled the National Security Council Amendment Bill 2026. The amongst others aims to secure financing for the Security Sector Reform Process (SSR), and to provide clear and enforceable legal framework for financing security sector reform process and operations of the National Security Sector Joint Operations Fund. Tabling the bill, the Vice President told parliament, “The overarching objective of this Bill is to secure predictive, predictable, and sustainable financing for the SSR process, thereby strengthening national security institutions, enhance public safety, fostering citizen confidence in…

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…