MURIC calls for transparency from Senate regarding El-Rufai’s security report
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), an Islamic human rights organization, has urged the Nigerian Senate to disclose the specific security...
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Prominent Imam Ayub Abdul Baki passes away in Queens, NY
The New York Muslim community has announced the death of Imam Ayub Abdul Baki, a revered spiritual leader known for...
Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Outdoor dining is here to stay in New York City
This past week we made it official: outdoor dining is here to stay. New Yorkers were hungry for an outdoor...
Subsidy: Zulum gives 12,200 households palliatives at Muna, Ngwom communities
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Monday, distributed food palliative to 12,200 vulnerable households living in Muna, Custom and...
Gambia takes fiscal measures, suspends foreign trips
Gambian President Adama Barrow has taken a significant fiscal measure by instituting a suspension of foreign travel for officials, including...
Subsidy: Tinubu appeals to Nigerians to endure suffering
President Bola Tinubu has tasked Nigerians to endure the suffering emanating from the removal of fuel subsidy as a price...
Tragic Loss of Life in Tigray: 1,400 perish from starvation amidst alarming food aid theft
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, the northern region of Tigray in Ethiopia has witnessed a devastating loss of human...
UN chief condemns assault on peacekeepers in Cyprus
UN secretary-general, Antonio Guterres, has condemned an assault by Turkish Cypriot security forces on UN peacekeepers servicing the divided Mediterranean...
Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Affordable Homes for New Yorkers
New York City is home to people from all over the world. We may eat different foods and speak different...
USET students engaged in skills training to develop solar street light
In a noteworthy educational endeavour, students enrolled at the University of Applied Science, Engineering, and Technology (USET), situated within the...
Niger Republic on Global Chess Board
By Abdulrazaq Hamzat The wave of military coups in West Africa that had previously swept over Mali and Burkina Faso...
Niger Coup leader, Tchiani agrees to dialogue with ECOWAS
Niger Republic coup leader, General Abdourahmane Tchiani has agreed to dialogue with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)...
Guiding Sudan and Niger: Regional Leaders’ Crucial Role in Democratic Stability
The unfolding political crises in both Sudan and Niger present significant challenges for the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and...
Kaduna Council of Imams condemns Senate’s failure to confirm El-Rufai
The Council of Imams and Ulamas in Kaduna state has raised concerns regarding the Senate's decision to not confirm Nasir...
Pope mourns 41 migrants killed in boat accident off Italy
Pope Francis has commemorated the 41 people who were killed in the latest migrant boat accident in the Mediterranean Sea...
AAWIC unveils Education Film Symposium
African American Women In Cinema (AAWIC) has announced a date for the upcoming AAWIC Educational Film Symposium. The announcement was...
Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: How We Make New York City Safer
As mayor, it is my sacred duty to keep New Yorkers safe. I campaigned on making New York City a...
South African season kickoff: Sundowns triumph, Chiefs draw, Pirates suffer defeat
In the opening matches of the South African league season, the country's top three clubs experienced varying outcomes. Reigning champions,...
Senegal opposition leader Ousmane Sonko hospitalized, party holds authorities responsible
Ousmane Sonko, the jailed Senegalese opposition leader, who has been on a hunger strike since shortly after his arrest last...
Tragic minibus plunge claims 24 lives in Morocco
A minibus carrying 24 people plunged into a ravine on Sunday, resulting in the loss of all lives onboard. The...
Niger closes airspace amid junta’s defiance, threat of intervention
Niger has taken the decision to close its airspace due to the "threat of intervention" as the junta continues to...
Ethiopia accuses Amhara militia of plotting government overthrow
A high-ranking Ethiopian official has accused the Amhara militia of attempting to overthrow both the regional and federal governments. The...
Senegal’s parliament clears opposition figures for presidential run, excludes Ousmane Sonko
Senegal's parliament has passed a vote on Saturday, granting two prominent opposition figures the right to participate in the upcoming...
Nigeria faces opposition to proposed military intervention in Niger
The possibility of a military intervention by Nigeria in neighboring Niger has sparked mounting opposition from political leaders in the...
Niger coup weakens fight against terror in Africa, France warns
French Armed Forces Minister Sebastien Lecornu expressed concerns over the recent coup in Niger, stating that it will undermine the...
Liberia’s election campaign commences as President Weah seeks re-election
The commencement of Liberia's presidential and legislative election campaign marked the beginning of a critical period for the West African...
Ethiopia declares ‘state of emergency’ over Amhara violence
Ethiopia’s federal government on Friday declared a “state of emergency” as violent clashes escalate between the national army and local...
Migrant boat rescue missions do not encourage crossings: study
Humanitarian operations to rescue migrants attempting the dangerous journey across the Mediterranean Sea do not encourage further crossings, a modeling...
SLeone president calls for dialogue, admits ‘logistical limitations’ in election
Sierra Leone's president on Thursday called for "unity" and "dialogue" to overcome deep divisions over the disputed June 24 elections,...
Zimbabwe president opens power plant as election nears
Mnangagwa, 80, who is seeking a second presidential term on August 23, has been on a ribbon-cutting spree as he...
Editorial: Senegal’s Uncertain Path to the 2024 Presidential Election
As the political landscape of Senegal remains in flux, the nation is facing a period of uncertainty, seven months ahead...
Barrow co-chairs Senegalo-Gambian presidential council meeting
President Adama Barrow on Tuesday co-chaired the 3rd edition of the Senegalo-Gambian Presidential Council Meeting with his Senegalese counterpart President...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community OpEd: Getting Sidewalk Sheds Down
Last week, we announced our plan to take down unsightly sidewalk sheds and reclaim our streets. Sidewalk sheds — which...
Combined security forces descend on oil thieves, destroy refinery in Delta
A coordinated effort by security forces has resulted in the dismantling of an illegal oil refining operation in Owahwa community,...
Nigerian Senate appeals to NLC to halt planned strike
The Nigerian Senate has urgently appealed to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to reconsider its decision to go on a...
African leaders issue ultimatum to Niger junta
African leaders have united in their response to the recent coup in Niger, demanding that the junta cede power within...
Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko initiates hunger strike amidst arrest
Firebrand Senegalese opposition figure Ousmane Sonko declared on Sunday that he has commenced a hunger strike while in custody after...
Kenyan President Ruto rejects security negotiations with opposition amid ongoing protests
Kenyan President William Ruto has firmly stated that he will not negotiate Kenya's security with the opposition leader, Raila Odinga....
Thousands of Tuareg gather in Algerian desert oasis for ancient Sebeiba festival
A multitude of Tuareg people have gathered at the Sebeiba festival, an annual event that symbolizes the end of an...
African Union, EU up pressure on Niger coup leaders
The African Union demanded Niger's military "return to their barracks and restore constitutional authority" within 15 days as the EU...
Ninth Francophone games kick off amidst security concerns in Congo
The capital city of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kinshasa, is gearing up to host the highly anticipated ninth Francophone...
Community Op Ed: The new leadership keeping New York City Safe
As Mayor of New York, I know just how important public safety is to our city, and how important the...
Yemen’s capital embraces speciality coffee amidst wartime hardships
In the midst of war-torn Yemen's battered landscapes and tributes to fallen soldiers, an unexpected trend is emerging in the...
President Barrow receives award in Liberia
The Gambian President, Adams Barrow, has received an award in Liberia. Barrow was granted the esteemed Grand Cordon, Most Venerable...
Raila Odinga denounces unprecedented police brutality against protesters in Kenya
Kenya has been witnessing a series of anti-government and anti-expense protests, organized by the opposition coalition Azimio and led by...
Ghana’s central bank raises key lending rate to 30%
The central bank of Ghana announced a 50 basis points hike in its benchmark lending rate, raising it to 30%....
U.S. imposes sanctions on three Malian colonels over ties with Wagner group
The United States has taken significant economic measures by imposing sanctions on three Malian military officers, including the Minister of...
South African senior official criticizes US cluster bomb decision, predicts impact on Africa
A prominent figure in South Africa's national assembly, Deputy Speaker Solomon Lechesa Tsenoli, has expressed strong condemnation, stating that it...
Indian medicines blamed for 70 child deaths in Gambia
Last year, at least 70 children in Gambia lost their lives due to the consumption of four types of medicine...
Africa grapples with severe food insecurity, Speaker Abbas urges legislative solutions
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D, has expressed concern over the disproportionate burden of...