Senegal job an 'absolute dream' for new boss Vieira
Former France international Patrick Vieira, a World Cup winner in 1998, says taking charge of Senegal, the nation of his birth, is an “honour”.
Nigeria: Tinubu Meets Macron for Private Dinner in Paris
[Premium Times] According to Mr Onanuga, the dinner reflected the longstanding relationship between Nigeria and France.
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery to Double Workforce in Expansion Push
[Premium Times] “Well, within the refinery, the workforce will practically become double, except in the water treatment section, because there we already have substantial capacity,” Edwin Devakumar, vice president, oil & gas and fertiliser at…
Nigeria: How Kidnappers Withdrew N7m From Victim's Account, Fled With His Suv – Police
[Premium Times] There have been frequent attacks by kidnappers across Nigeria with civil servants, business owners, politicians, and even students usually being targeted.
Guinea: Guinea Bans France 24, Withdraws Jeune Afrique Correspondent's Accreditation
[CPJ] Dakar — The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Guinean authorities to reverse Thursday’s ban on France 24 after a presenter called President Mamadi Doumbouya a “putschist president” and to reinstate the accreditation of…
Police begin operation to move migrants from Ceuta beaches
Police reportedly fired into the air on Friday morning as they struggled to contain crowds jostling to secure a place at the tented site.
Three dead and eight injured in Philippines school shooting
The gunman is among the dead in what is the third school shooting in the country since June.
Man acquitted in gruesome India murder case found dead
The 50-year-old was freed of all charges by the Indian top court in November last year.
Nigeria: Old Video of Nigerian Politician Ned Nwoko Campaigning for Presidential Hopeful Atiku Abubakar Resurfaces
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Some Facebook posts from around August 2026 claim a viral video shows Nigerian politician Ned Nwoko campaigning for Atiku Abubakar in Delta state. But the posts are misleading. The video was…
Ghana: Kokma Tackles Open Urination With New Tudu Facility
[Ghanaian Times] The Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA) has inaugurated a new sanitation facility at Tudu in Accra to improve access to public sanitation services and help curb open urination in the area.