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Suspected terrorists have attacked Angwara Local Government Area in Niger State, north-central Nigeria, killing one person and setting fire to a church and a police station in the community. The attackers reportedly burned down the United Missionary Church of Africa (UMCA) and razed the local police station during the assault. Confirming the incident, the Niger State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, said armed bandits invaded the community and attacked the police station, where they were initially confronted by a tactical police team deployed to the area. According to Abiodun, the attackers later overpowered the security personnel and “used…

Ghana’s main opposition party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has formally endorsed former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as its flagbearer for the 2028 general elections following his victory in the party’s presidential primary held on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The endorsement was announced in a statement issued on January 31 and signed by the NPP’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong. The party described Dr. Bawumia’s win as an emphatic victory and rallied its members to unite behind him ahead of the next general elections. Dr. Bawumia was declared winner by Ghana’s Electoral Commission after securing 56.48 per cent of…

Ethiopia has opened discussions with Britain aimed at deepening diplomatic engagement on bilateral and regional relations. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos on Sunday received British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, marking the latest in a series of visits by senior foreign officials to Ethiopia in recent weeks. In a statement, Prime Minister Abiy said discussions with Cooper focused on bilateral and regional issues, including enhanced cooperation between the two countries. In a separate meeting, Cooper met with Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos to further discuss bilateral relations and regional development. The Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs also said…

The Confederation of Sahel States (AES) has condemned an attack on a military base near Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, expressing full solidarity with Niger following the incident, which occurred on the night of January 28-29. In an official statement, the acting president of the Confederation, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, described the attack as “barbaric, cowardly, and premeditated,” while issuing a strong warning to what he referred to as “foreign state sponsors” allegedly seeking to destabilize the region. The statement noted that the assault targeted not only military installations but also civilian infrastructure, thereby endangering local populations. The Sahel Alliance…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have issued a stern warning to construction firms and contractors over a rising number of fibre-optic cable damages during roadworks and civil engineering projects nationwide. In a joint statement over the weekend, the agencies stressed that fibre-optic infrastructure is a critical national asset and cautioned that negligence resulting in its damage will no longer be tolerated. According to the new policy, any future damage to fibre-optic cables caused by road construction, excavation, or other civil engineering activities carried out without proper consultation with network operators and…

Nigeria’s Afrobeat legend, often referred to as the “Father of Afrobeat,” Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has been posthumously honoured with the Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award, marking a landmark recognition for African music. The recognition ceremony, held in Los Angeles, United States, on January 31, honoured Fela’s enduring contributions to music, culture, and politics. His children accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award on his behalf. The award recognises Fela’s revolutionary impact on world music, particularly his role in blending West African highlife with American jazz and funk to create the distinctive Afrobeat sound. Although Fela did not receive a Grammy during his lifetime,…

The Malian government has welcomed a delegation from the United States for high-level discussions, signalling a renewed phase of diplomatic engagement focused on economic and security cooperation. A statement from the U.S. Bureau of African Affairs on X said the delegation, led by Senior Bureau Official Nick Checker, is part of Washington’s re-engagement with Mali. The visit aims to reaffirm U.S. respect for Mali’s sovereignty and explore a reset of bilateral relations following earlier policy disagreements. The United States has historically taken a firm position against military coups, often responding with sanctions, aid suspensions and reduced diplomatic engagement. The latest…

The African Union has strongly condemned a series of attacks in Niger, including a recent assault on a military base near Niamey’s Diori Hamani International Airport during the night of January 28–29. The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, speaking on behalf of the continental bloc, expressed deep concern over the attack by armed individuals. He reiterated the AU’s solidarity with the people of Niger and extended condolences to the families of the victims and to the Nigerien government. Youssouf said he learned “with deep concern” of the attack at the airport on the night of January…

The National Audit Office (NAO) of The Gambia has tasked the management of the Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC) to recover sitting allowance payments totaling D5,398,000.00 Dalasi , approximately $74,000 USD. The NAO issued this directive in its special audit report on SSHFC for the period January 2022 to June 2024. The report was presented to the members of the Public Enterprises Committee (PEC) of the Gambian legislature on Friday, 30th January 2026. The report highlights issues such as governance lapses, duplication of sitting allowance payments, and the absence of board evaluations, among others. Presenting the findings, Fatoumatta…

The Mozambican government is intensifying efforts to contain a surge in cholera cases that has claimed at least 12 lives within the past 24 hours, with 135 new infections recorded nationwide. Data from the Directorate of Public Health show that new cases have spiked in the provinces of Tete, Nampula, and Cabo Delgado, where all 12 deaths were reported. The latest figures are linked to a resurgence of the disease that began in September last year. Tete Province, in the country’s central region, has emerged as the epicentre of the outbreak. The death toll there has more than doubled in…