Explosion Rocks Niamey International Airport 

AfricaNewsExplosion Rocks Niamey International Airport 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 29, 2026

Loud explosions and heavy gunfire were heard on Wednesday night around the Niamey International Airport in the Republic of Niger. Niger is grappling with an armed insurgency by jihadist groups. Video filmed by residents of the area showed streaks of light in the sky, accompanied by loud explosions, while other images showed flames several metres high. According to the local sources, calm has since returned to the area, but the identity of the attackers remains unknown....

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Moroccan Hearts Broken as Senegal Wins AFCON Final

AfricaNewsSoccerSportsMoroccan Hearts Broken as Senegal Wins AFCON Final

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 19, 2026

Senegal were crowned 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions after edging hosts Morocco 1–0 in a tense final played on Sunday night at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. A 94th-minute strike from midfielder Pape Gueye silenced a packed Prince Moulay Abdellah and handed the Teranga Lions their second continental title. The final, which brought together Africa’s two highest-ranked teams, lived up to expectations despite ending goalless in regular time. With the score at 0–0...

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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Finish Group C With 3-1 Win Over Uganda

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsAFCON 2025: Super Eagles Finish Group C With 3-1 Win Over Uganda

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 31, 2025

The Super Eagles of Nigeria sealed a commanding 3-1 victory over Uganda in their final Group C game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) at the Stade de Fès in Morocco on Tuesday night. Nigeria’s performance was marked by clinical finishing and tactical discipline as they overcame a spirited Uganda side that ended the game with ten men following a second-half red card. The Super Eagles drew first blood in the 28th minute...

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President Barrow Announced Minor Cabinet Shake-Up

AfricaNewsPoliticsPresident Barrow Announced Minor Cabinet Shake-Up

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 11, 2025

The Gambia President, Adama Barrow, has announced a minor cabinet reshuffle aimed at strengthening governance and administrative delivery. In a statement from the Office of the President, in line with Section 71(1) of the Constitution, Honourable Mod K. Ceesay was named as the new Minister for Trade, Regional Integration and Employment, effective 2 December 2025. Ceesay, a seasoned public administrator, previously served as the country’s first Chief of Staff in 2021— a role later elevated...

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ECOWAS Declares State Of Emergency In West Africa

AfricaNewsPoliticsWest AfricaECOWAS Declares State Of Emergency In West Africa

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 9, 2025

The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has announced a state of emergency across the region. The state of emergency was in response to a series of coups and failed mutinies affecting countries in the sub-region. President of the ECOWAS Commission, Omar Touray, made the declaration on Tuesday during the 55th session of the Mediation and Security Council at the ministerial level in Abuja. Touray said the developments highlight the “imperative of serious introspection...

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Second Coup Attempt in the Benin Republic Fails

AfricaNewsSecond Coup Attempt in the Benin Republic Fails

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 8, 2025

President Patrice Talon of the Republic of Benin is reportedly safe after a group of soldiers announced a coup in the early hours of Sunday, claiming to have dissolved state institutions and removed the 67-year-old leader from office. The Benin presidency, however, dismissed the claims, saying loyal forces were restoring order in Cotonou. Gunshots were heard near Talon’s residence as armoured vehicles moved around the presidential palace, prompting widespread concern in the region. The faction...

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Nigeria Condemns Attempted Coup in Republic of Benin

NewsNigeriaNigeria Condemns Attempted Coup in Republic of Benin

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 8, 2025

The Federal Government of Nigeria has strongly condemned the attempted unconstitutional seizure of power in the Republic of Benin, praising the Beninese security forces for decisively repelling the mutiny. In a press statement signed by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria described the coup attempt as “a direct assault on democracy, constitutional order, and the collective will of the Beninese people, who have consistently demonstrated their commitment to peaceful political...

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Nigerian Military Deploys Fighter Jets In Benin Republic Amid Coup Tensions

AfricaNewsNigeriaNigerian Military Deploys Fighter Jets In Benin Republic Amid Coup Tensions

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)December 7, 2025

 …As ECOWAS Condemns Attempted Coup The Nigerian military has deployed fighter aircraft in the Benin Republic following reports of a military coup that claimed to have toppled President Patrice Talon on Sunday. According to security sources, the aircraft took off from Lagos and was sighted operating within the Benin Republic’s airspace as Nigeria intensified aerial surveillance to monitor the fast-developing political and security situation in the neighbouring country. A senior security official noted that the...

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Benin Coup: Foreign Affairs Minister, Confirms President Talon Is Safe

AfricaNewsBenin Coup: Foreign Affairs Minister, Confirms President Talon Is Safe

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)December 7, 2025

Foreign Affairs Minister, Republic of Benin, Shegun Bakari has confirmed that President Patrice Talon is safe, amid reports of a coup in the country. According to Bakari, Benin’s President Patrice Talon is safe and the army is regaining control, after a group of soldiers said they had ousted him from power, the presidency told AFP on Sunday. Confirming the development, Shegun Bakari, Foreign Affairs Minister of the Republic of Benin, said: “Yes, a coup is...

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