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Breaking News 🗞️🚨🚨🚨🇷🇺🇧🇫 Russia Hands Over Modern Military Equipment Worth $192 Million to Burkina FasoRussia has officia...
22/02/2026

Breaking News 🗞️🚨🚨🚨

🇷🇺🇧🇫 Russia Hands Over Modern Military Equipment Worth $192 Million to Burkina Faso
Russia has officially delivered modern military equipment valued at over $192 million to Burkina Faso as part of their growing partnership.
The equipment reportedly arrived yesterday and was formally received by the national authorities in a handover ceremony.

This move marks another step in Burkina Faso’s efforts to strengthen its military capacity and reinforce national security. As the country continues to face security challenges, leaders say they remain committed to building and protecting the nation.

Burkina Faso continues to stand firm in its mission to secure and develop the country.

The Gambian government has expressed “grave concern” over reports that some of its citizens are traveling abroad to join...
21/02/2026

The Gambian government has expressed “grave concern” over reports that some of its citizens are traveling abroad to join ongoing armed conflicts. In a recent statement, the information ministry revealed that several Gambians have reportedly lost their lives after enlisting in foreign wars. While the statement did not explicitly mention the war in Ukraine, recent investigations — including one by AFP — have shown that Russia has been recruiting African men with promises of lucrative civilian jobs, only to deploy them to fight on the frontlines in Ukraine. Other African countries such as Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa have also raised alarm about their nationals being recruited. In November, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga said more than 1,400 citizens from 36 African countries had been identified among Russian forces.

A group of Zimbabwean war veterans has challenged proposed constitutional changes they say are intended to extend Presid...
17/02/2026

A group of Zimbabwean war veterans has challenged proposed constitutional changes they say are intended to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term beyond 2028. They say it removes citizens’ right to directly elect their president. According to local media, the applicants want the court to declare the Cabinet's approval of the proposed amendment unlawful and to prevent the President from signing it into law. They argue Mnangagwa violated the Constitution by chairing discussions on a bill that could benefit him personally, saying the process undermines the will of the people and threatens constitutional democracy. The President and the Attorney General have 21 days to file a notice of opposition.

Kenyan President William Ruto has announced that the Kenya–Somalia border will reopen in April, ending a 15-year shutdow...
12/02/2026

Kenyan President William Ruto has announced that the Kenya–Somalia border will reopen in April, ending a 15-year shutdown. The Mandera border post was originally closed in 2011 following a series of cross-border attacks linked to the Islamist militant group Al‑Shabaab, which has carried out deadly operations in both countries. In a message shared on X, Ruto said it was “unacceptable” that Mandera residents had been separated from relatives and neighbouring communities in Somalia for so long. The reopening is expected to revive movement and trade between northeastern Kenya and Somalia, although security challenges in the region persist.

Ghanaians are increasingly wearing traditional fugu attire every Wednesday as the country’s newly introduced “Fugu Day” ...
12/02/2026

Ghanaians are increasingly wearing traditional fugu attire every Wednesday as the country’s newly introduced “Fugu Day” gains momentum following an online debate sparked during a state visit to Zambia. The garment drew attention after President John Dramani Mahama wore fugu during his visit, where some social media users mocked the outfit. The comments prompted a wave of responses from Ghanaians defending the cultural significance of the attire.
Since the introduction of the weekly observance, more citizens have been seen wearing fugu in public spaces. Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie said the initiative aims to promote national identity and project Ghana’s culture with pride on the global stage.

🚨 BREAKING: Ghana plans to ban the export of raw bauxite and manganese. Mining companies will be required to refine the ...
09/02/2026

🚨 BREAKING: Ghana plans to ban the export of raw bauxite and manganese. Mining companies will be required to refine the minerals locally, turning bauxite into alumina and aluminium through VALCO to boost jobs and industrial growth. 🇬🇭

🔴 BREAKING NEWS Burkina Faso news has reportedly confirmed the presence of the IMF representative today in Ouagadougou, ...
07/02/2026

🔴 BREAKING NEWS

Burkina Faso news has reportedly confirmed the presence of the IMF representative today in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso 🇧🇫

The IMF representatives traveled all the way to Ouagadougou for a one on one meeting with 37yr old Captain Ibrahim Traore. Sources just confirmed that this meeting was specifically to convinced Ibrahim Traore to take some loans from them to ease development projects in Burkina Faso, making it clear that the loan will be given to the Burkinabe government with no INTEREST involved...

But to their greatest surprise, the young military leader turned down their offer with a shocking response. Burkina is seated on mineral resources worth billions of dollars and therefore does not need any loan.

Drop it up for Traore

A Nigerian 🇳🇬 court in Enugu has ordered the United Kingdom to pay 20 million British pounds ($27 million) to each famil...
06/02/2026

A Nigerian 🇳🇬 court in Enugu has ordered the United Kingdom to pay 20 million British pounds ($27 million) to each family of 21 coal miners killed by colonial police in 1949.

The court called the killings unlawful, a violation of the right to life, and demanded a formal apology.

Justice Anthony Onovo gave the ruling Thursday. The case was filed by human rights activist Greg Onoh.

This historic decision seeks justice after 76 years.

Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 has reached a historic record in gold production. In 2025, the country produced 94 tonnes of gold, an in...
05/02/2026

Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 has reached a historic record in gold production. In 2025, the country produced 94 tonnes of gold, an increase of more than 30 tonnes from 2024.

This strong growth is due to mining reforms, tighter controls, and improved state oversight. Artisanal mining also played an important role.

Gold production generated more than 776 billion FCFA ($1.4 billion) in budget revenue by December 31, 2025.

Since Ibrahim Traoré took office, gold mines have reportedly generated about $18 billion for the country.

South Sudan 🇸🇸 President Salva Kiir fired two senior aides after appointing a man who died five years ago to an election...
05/02/2026

South Sudan 🇸🇸 President Salva Kiir fired two senior aides after appointing a man who died five years ago to an election team, causing embarrassment online.

The dismissed officials are press secretary David Amour Major and administrator Valentino Dhel Maluet.

The president’s office said the mistake happened because the names were not properly checked.

The United States has deployed a small team of military personnel to Nigeria 🇳🇬This follows airstrikes ordered by Presid...
04/02/2026

The United States has deployed a small team of military personnel to Nigeria 🇳🇬

This follows airstrikes ordered by President Donald Trump in December 2025, targeting Islamic State (ISIS/Daesh) militants in the country.

US Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirmed the deployment.

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the most prominent son of late Libyan 🇱🇾 leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed in Libya.He was ...
03/02/2026

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the most prominent son of late Libyan 🇱🇾 leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed in Libya.

He was 53 years old.

He planned to run for president and had support from some groups.

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