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(MENAFN) Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and Nigerien leader Abdourahamane Tiani pledged Monday to forge deeper strategic ties, formally relaunching the long-stalled Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline in a move that signals a decisive end to...

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(MENAFN) The African Union (AU) and Somalia have strongly condemned a deadly assault in northwestern Nigeria’s Zamfara state, which claimed at least 50 civilian lives and involved the abduction of women and children.

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(MENAFN) At least 37 miners have lost their lives following a suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at a lead and zinc mine in Nigeria's Plateau State, marking one of the deadliest mining catastrophes to strike the West African nation in recent...

South African Government

Statement on the meeting of African Leaders, the African Union and African Organisations held on the margins of the G20 Leaders Summit President Cyril Ramaphosa met today, Friday 21 November 2025, with African Heads of State and Government, the...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Nigeria has extended asylum to prominent Guinea-Bissau opposition politician Fernando Dias da Costa, following a contested election that precipitated a military takeover in the West African nation, according to official statements.

U.S. Department of Justice

DENVER – The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces that Nosa Edokpaigbe, a Nigerian national, was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison, ordered to pay $1,408,897.16 in restitution, and a forfeiture money...

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

HOUSTON, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY, LSE: EGY) (“Vaalco” or the “Company”) today reported operational and financial results for the second quarter 2026. Additionally, the Company provided operational and...

Office of the California Governor

Governor Newsom participated in panel with Minister-President Boris Rhein of Hesse, Germany, moderated by Ambassador Nina Hachigan.

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

ABUJA, Nigeria, Nov. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nigeria yesterday welcomed an official government delegation from St. Kitts and Nevis, just weeks after the two nations achieved a historic milestone: granting visa-free entry to citizens of St....

MENAFN

(MENAFN) The Nigerian government has attributed a recent surge in abductions across the north-western and central regions to the jihadist groups Boko Haram and the Islamic State in West Africa Province (Iswap). However, analysts dispute this,...

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(MENAFN) Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday announced a “nationwide security emergency” following a significant increase in terrorist attacks and abduction cases throughout the country.

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(MENAFN) At least 33 miners have died in a suspected carbon-monoxide leak at a lead and zinc mine in central Nigeria’s Plateau state, according to witnesses.

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(MENAFN) At least 11 people were killed Wednesday when an enormous tree collapsed onto two commercial vehicles at Awhum Village Market Square in the Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State, southeastern Nigeria.

Office of the California Governor

Governor Newsom participated in a main stage panel discussion at the Munich Security Conference.

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

Atlanta, GA, Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trust Stamp, a global provider of AI-powered trust, identity and security solutions announced that it is in strategic discussions with Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency...

Government of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, November 25 - This was announced by the Slovenian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Tanja Fajon, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

EIN Presswire

President Julius Maada Bio was honoured for his commitment to Education advancement in Sierra Leone and Africa ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA, November 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- His Excellency Dr Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) A contingent of approximately 100 American military personnel touched down in northeastern Nigeria over a four-day period ending Sunday, arriving aboard three aircraft loaded with troops and armaments, according to defense officials.

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(MENAFN) Three US military aircraft transporting personnel and equipment have landed in Maiduguri, signaling the beginning of a new bilateral security mission centered on support activities, officials confirmed.

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(MENAFN) Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has postponed his scheduled visit to South Africa for the G20 summit, citing escalating security threats at home, including a violent assault on a girls’ boarding school in Kebbi State.