Jul 17, 2024
300 West Africans Arrested as Interpol Widens its Net in Major Crime Crackdown Operation
Interpol's Operation Jackal III led to the arrest of 300 individuals, the seizure of $3 million, and the blocking of 720 bank accounts across 21 countries, targeting West African organized crime groups involved in online financial fraud....
Jul 17, 2024
Nigeria Eyes Reduction of Pump Prices for Fuel With Local Refining on the Radar
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) announced that one of the two Port Harcourt refineries will begin operations in two weeks, with the other following by the end of the year, positioning Nigeria to become a net exporter of refined oil....
Jul 10, 2024
Senegal to Terminate Multi-Million Dollar Water Purification Contract
Senegal plans to terminate a multi-million dollar water purification project contract awarded to a Saudi Arabian company....
Jul 06, 2024
U.S. to Complete Withdrawal from Niger Air Base, Plans Exit from Drone Base
The U.S. is set to complete its withdrawal of forces and equipment from an air base in Niamey, Niger's capital, on Sunday, with a joint ceremony marking the occasion....
Jul 06, 2024
Nigerian Government Claims to Have Degraded Extremists Despite Recent Bombings
Despite the attacks, Nigerian authorities maintained that they were not a “setback.” Nigeria’s Defense Chief, Gen. Chris Musa, described the bombings as a sign of desperation by the militants and a one-off event....
Jul 04, 2024
Gabon Resolves Payment Dispute with World Bank After Viral Leak
Gabon's payment dispute with the World Bank has apparently been resolved. Authorities in the central African nation reported that technical issues made it impossible for the country to meet its commitments by the June 30 deadline....
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