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Former Liberian President George Manneh Weah is set to deliver the keynote address at the 2026 Oxford Africa Conference, a gathering of African leaders, academics, and diaspora members focused on governance, economic independence, and the continent’s global influence. The conference, hosted by the University of Oxford, will feature discussions on regional cooperation and Africa’s evolving role in an increasingly competitive world. Weah is expected to share the platform with Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio. Weah’s participation highlights his continued influence beyond Liberia. From his early days in Clara Town to becoming the only African footballer to win the Ballon…

Nigeria’s anti-narcotics agency has intercepted large consignments of illicit drugs concealed in luggage, courier parcels, and commercial vehicles during a series of operations across multiple states, authorities said on Sunday. The seizures were carried out by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at Murtala Muhammed International Airport and in coordinated raids in Lagos, Kano, Kaduna, Edo State, Oyo State, Federal Capital Territory, Taraba State, and Adamawa State. Officials said the operations foiled attempts by drug trafficking networks to smuggle substances including methamphetamine and opioids to destinations in Europe. At the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, authorities arrested two…

Despite its resource abundance, many African countries – particularly in the Sahel – continue to struggle with poverty, weak infrastructure, and fragile institutions. Introduction Across the vast Sahel region, beneath landscapes often associated with drought and insecurity, lies one of the world’s most significant mineral reserves. Gold, uranium, lithium, and other valuable resources have turned the region into a strategic frontier for global mining and energy markets. At a time when the global economy is accelerating its transition toward clean energy and critical minerals, Africa has become central to the future supply of these resources. The continent holds nearly 30…

ACCRA, Ghana – A wave of grief and renewed concern has gripped Ghana following a series of aviation tragedies that have not only claimed lives but also exposed deep cracks in the country’s air safety systems. The most devastating of these incidents occurred in August 2025, when a Ghana Air Force helicopter carrying top government officials crashed while en route from Accra to Obuasi. Among those killed were Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, along with six others. The aircraft reportedly vanished from radar before its wreckage was later discovered in a forest, completely destroyed…

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…