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Africa

December 13, 2025

Tunisian court sentences top opposition figure Abir Moussi to 12 years in prison

Mr Saied denied having become a dictator or using the judiciary against opponents, saying he is cleansing Tunisia of “traitors”.

Abir Moussi and President Kais Saied
December 12, 2025

FBI nabs Ghanaian fraudster over multimillion-dollar romance scam

The victims were persuaded to send funds or valuables, which were then directed to co-conspirators posing as third parties.

Frederick Kumi
December 12, 2025

Visa Ban: I prefer Nigeria’s jollof rice, goat meat pepper soup to Trump’s U.S. burger, says Malema

“I can go to Nigeria and eat jollof rice with goat pepper soup? Nice food. So why must I fight for burgers instead of jollof?” said Mr Malema.

Julius Malema
December 12, 2025

Liberia honours ECOWAS for supporting democratic governance

According to her, the bloc’s support has been instrumental in Liberia’s peaceful democratic transitions.

ECOWAS LEADERS
December 12, 2025

Nigeria, Benin seek ECOWAS force overhaul to protect democracy

Nigeria and Benin have stressed the need to overhaul the ECOWAS Standby Force to safeguard democratic transition in the sub-region.

ECOWAS troops
December 11, 2025

Ghana deports three Israeli nationals over “ill-treatment” of delegates

Four of the seven Ghanaians were delegates scheduled to attend an ongoing cybersecurity conference in Tel Aviv.

Ghana president and Irseali PM
December 11, 2025

AU, Nigeria partner to strengthen safe market-linked livestock mobility

Mr Maiha said the presence of stakeholders reflected a shared commitment to developing a resilient livestock sector in West Africa.

December 11, 2025

ECOWAS: Nigeria playing stabilising role in West Africa, APC says

The All Progressives Congress says Nigeria is providing strong regional leadership under President Bola Tinubu.

BOLA AHMED TINUBU [Credit: Tinubu]
December 11, 2025

ECOWAS appoints Dangote as EBC pioneer chairman

The EBC is an independent ECOWAS platform designed to empower the private sector, boost sub-regional trade, foster investment, and drive economic integration.

Aliko Dangote
December 11, 2025

Coups: ECOWAS official calls for zero tolerance against unconstitutional change of government

Mr Kabba said this during the opening ceremony of the 95th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers in Abuja on Wednesday.

Timothy Kabba