Nigeria expands police force amid security crisis
Nigeria is preparing a major expansion of its police force as President Bola Tinubu moves to confront escalating violence nationwide. The decision follows the shocking abduction of hundreds of students from a Catholic school in the country’s north, a development that intensified international scrutiny. The government is also facing pressure from the United States, with the administration […]
How to transform Africa’s agribusiness exports
Africa possesses immense agricultural potential, boasting nearly half of the world’s arable land and a climate ideal for global food production. Despite these natural advantages, its share of global agricultural exports is shockingly low. The continent’s path to becoming an agribusiness powerhouse is being blocked by critical challenges, including a severe lack of financing and weak policies. […]
Niger sends fuel to ease Mali’s shortage
In a display of regional solidarity, a convoy of 82 fuel tankers from Niger has successfully reached Mali’s capital, Bamako, after a perilous 21-day journey. This lifeline arrives as the city grapples with a severe fuel crisis, largely caused by a two-month blockade enforced by al-Qaeda-linked militants who have repeatedly attacked supply routes. The delivery provides critical […]
Sudan’s RSF announces unilateral ceasefire
Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has declared a unilateral three-month humanitarian truce, just a day after the army rejected a US-backed ceasefire proposal from the Quad mediators. The RSF framed its decision as a response to international pressure, including initiatives from President Donald Trump and regional partners. Army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan dismissed the US plan […]
Gabon secures future for forests and communities
Gabon has taken a major step toward securing long-term conservation financing by signing a Letter of Intent with The Nature Conservancy for the Gabon Infini Project Finance for Permanence initiative. The plan aims to unlock up to $200 million over the next decade to protect the country’s vast tropical forests, wetlands, and oceans while supporting […]
