Nigeria | 2 hours ago Supply chains are no longer just economic arteries but potential vectors of attack, warns CHETA NWANZE The ongoing military confrontation between Iran and Israel marks a dangerous new strategic era with far-reaching implications for the African continent. The conflict?s true impact lies not in the immediate exchange of fire but in the broader geopolitical shifts it heralds. As the world grapples with the fallout from the Middle East hostilities and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, a new, overriding priority is emerging for nation-states: the pursuit of absolute security through control over national supply chains ? a concept now extending far beyond physical goods to...

Egypt's Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk has stressed the importance of connecting BRICS with neighbouring countries through cross-border projects. ......

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) hosted a five-day regional training programme on Micro and Macro Stress Testing for Central Banks at the Egyptian Banking Institute (EBI) in Cairo. ......

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Morocco forward Sakina Ouzraoui says the hosts showed spirit to claim a late draw in the opening match of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. ......

(MENAFN - The Conversation) August 2025 makes it five years since Malian soldiers ousted President Ibrahim Boubacar Kei?ta in a coup d'e?tat. While the event reshaped Mali's domestic politics, it ... ......

Nigeria ease to a 3-0 win over Tunisia in their opening Group B match at the 2024 Women...

The 17th annual BRICS summit officially opened in Rio de Janeiro this week under Brazil?s rotating presidency, bringing together over 4,000 participants from 37 countries. The summit has drawn senior officials, diplomats, and representatives from international organizations to deliberate on a wide range of pressing global issues, signaling the bloc?s growing influence on the world stage. Founded in 2009 by Brazil, Russia, India, and China-with South Africa joining in 2011-BRICS has undergone significant expansion in recent years. In 2024, the bloc welcomed five new full members: Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, the United Arab Emirates, and Indonesia. This enlargement, along with the approval of a new...

Nigeria ease to a 3-0 win over Tunisia in their opening Group B match at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. ......

Nigeria | 7 seconds ago A former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika (rtd), has called for the introduction of mandatory military training for all Nigerians, beginning with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). This, he said, is a way of promoting national unity, discipline, and resilience in the face of growing security and social challenges. Ihejirika made the call on Friday night at the 50th anniversary of the...

Oslo-listed offshore contractor Subsea7 has bagged a sizeable engineering, procurement, commissioning, and installation (EPCI) deal for a subsea development offshore Egypt. The project,...

Defending champions Nigeria and Togo are preparing to retain their titles at the 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championships, set read more Nigeria,?Togo?battle for honour at?2025?ITTF Africa Championships ......

Au Niger, 10 soldats nigériens ont été tués et quinze ont été blessés vendredi dans une double attaque de jihadistes présumés dans l'ouest du pays, près du Burkina Faso, a annoncé le ministre nigérien de la Défense qui fait état de 41 assaillants tués.

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Hosts Morocco kick off their TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign against Zambia at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat on 5 July, with kick-off scheduled for 21:00 local time (20:00 GMT). ......

Within one year, a maize and sorghum cooperative of 20 members in the Central Equatorial State of South Sudan had grown to over 150 members allowing many members to boost their income and provide for their families for the first time. ......

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Senegal face the Democratic Republic of Congo in their opening Group A fixture at the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2024. The match will be played in Mohammedia on Saturday (kick-off 15:00 local time / 14:00 GMT). ......

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'As governments, donors, and development partners look to scale support in fragile regions, the question is no longer whether we can afford to invest - but whether we can afford not to' ......

Berhampur: A woman in Odisha#8217;s Ganjam district has moved police stating that she is unable to contact her son, who is working at a cement factory in the West African country of Mali, an official said on Saturday. P Narasama, a resident of Samarajhol village under Hinjili police station limits, said she is worried about her 28-year-old son P Venkatraman working in a cement factory in Kayes in Mali after getting the news about the abduction of...

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Ilya Damagum, chair of Nigeria's main opposition party, denies plans to defect to the ruling APC ......

US president Trump didn't say Nigeria's leadership poses threat to global security ......

Download logo As an official partner of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Orange Africa and Middle East (OMEA) (www.Orange.com) reaffirms its commitment to a more inclusive, equitable, and connected African football through its celebration of the TotalEnergies 2025 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, taking place from July 5 to 26 in Morocco. Women's football is experiencing remarkable growth in Africa, with over 83 million viewers during the last edition of the competition. This year, the Women's Africa Cup of Nations held in five cities across Morocco marks a new milestone in the visibility of women's football in Africa. Among the 12 participating countries, six from the Orange...

Egypt says that Ethiopia has consistently lacked the political will to reach a binding...

Download logo Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received the Speaker of Libya's House of Representatives, Counselor Aguila Saleh. The meeting was attended by Political Advisor to the Speaker of Libya's House of Representatives, Hamid Al-Safi, and Director of the General Intelligence Service, Major General Hassan Rashad. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said...

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Nigeria | 1 hour ago Sunday Aborisade in Abuja The suspended Kogi Central Senatorial District representative in the National Assembly, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has told her jubilant supporters in a video trending on social media, that she would resume her legislative activities in the red chamber on Tuesday this week. She expressed gratitude to her supporters following a favorable court judgment that reaffirmed her position in the Senate. She said, ?I thank you for your support. I am glad we are victorious today. We shall resume in the Senate on Tuesday by the grace of God.? A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has on Friday fined...