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Tag: Abuja
African counter-terrorism summit: leaders call for more cooperation to address security challenges
African leaders have called for more regional cooperation in fighting terrorism at a high-level summit in Abuja, with Nigeria's president accusing the global community of ... Read More
Morocco’s counterterrorism experience under spotlights at African high-level meeting
Morocco's efforts in combating terrorism were under the spotlights during the High-Level African Counter-Terrorism Meeting held in Abuja this April 22 - 23, under the ... Read More
World Health Day: tackling urban air pollution top priority for African governments
As the world marked World Health Day on 7 April, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has highlighted air pollution — most notably in fast-growing cities ... Read More
ECOWAS risks losing US$1bn in investments due to withdrawal of its three coup-hit members
Trade between Nigeria and neighboring Niger has bounced back since the West African bloc ECOWAS lifted sanctions on the latter coup-hit country, just as the ... Read More
Moroccan carrier to launch new direct routes to Manchester, Naples, Abuja by June
Morocco’s flag carrier Royal Air Maroc (RAM) announced that it will launch, as part of its plan to strengthen its network and in preparation for ... Read More
Geopolitics of Sahel coups: doubts linger about ECOWAS’ quest for reconciliation
Despite the recent decision by the ECOWAS to lift its sanctions imposed on Niger, the stalemate between the regional bloc and the three coup-hit Sahelian ... Read More
Nigerians call for probe into deadly military mishaps blamed on poor training, unreliable intelligence
Calls for an investigation into the Nigerian military's failures are growing louder among ordinary citizens in the West African country following yet another tragic military ... Read More
Nigeria: nationwide strike suspended after talks between labour unions and president
Nigerian workers have suspended nationwide protests against a fuel subsidy removal and the rising cost of living following a meeting between union leaders with President ... Read More
Junta in Niger names Cabinet including civilians
Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani, leader of the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Country, the name of the junta in power in Niger since July ... Read More
ECOWAS gives Junta in Niger one week to surrender power
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) gave, Sunday July 30, the new leaders in Niger, one week to give up power and restore ... Read More