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'We're actively in counterterrorism cooperation with Nigerian govt," Marco Rubio tells US senators

Nigeria, June 4 -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says America is now actively conducting counter-terrorism operations in Nigeria in collaboration with the Nigerian government. He made this commen... Read More


Germany loses vote for UN Security Council seat for the first time

Nigeria, June 4 -- Germany lost the vote for a seat on the UN Security Council on Wednesday, the first time it has lost since joining in 1973. The country lost the highly contested seats on the UN Se... Read More


Over 60 people injured in Kuwait as Iran retaliates against US strikes

Nigeria, June 3 -- The ceasefire between the US and Iran now hangs in the balance as both countries exchange strikes, increasing tension in the region. On Wednesday morning, Iran launched missiles at... Read More


Xenophobia: Five Mozambicans killed in South Africa

Nigeria, June 3 -- The Mozambique government says at least five Mozambiquans were killed in xenophobic attacks in South Africa last weekend as the violence against black immigrants in South Africa per... Read More


Senegal's President names new cabinet, excludes PASTEF members

Nigeria, June 2 -- Senegal's President Bassirou Faye has appointed a new cabinet less than two weeks after firing his former ally, Ousmane Sonko, and dissolving his government. The new 30-member cabi... Read More


US to reduce embassies, consulates that process visas in Nigeria, other African countries

Nigeria, June 2 -- The US government is planning to drastically slash the number of American embassies and consulates in Africa that process visas for travellers from over 50 to 20. This implies that... Read More


Xenophobia: Ghana warns citizens against travelling to South Africa, Nigeria cautions against reprisals

Nigeria, June 1 -- The Ghanaian government has warned its citizens against travelling to South Africa due to rising xenophobic violence against African immigrants. This is the latest in Ghana's effor... Read More


US govt plans to print $250 note with Trump's face

Nigeria, May 29 -- The US government is preparing to print a new $250 bill that would feature an image of President Donald Trump, the latest in his effort to have his image and name on US institutions... Read More


Senegal's Ousmane Sonko elected parliament Speaker after dismissal as PM

Nigeria, May 26 -- The Senegal parliament has elected Ousmane Sonko as the speaker of the National Assembly in a dramatic political comeback that will most likely deepen the power struggle at the top ... Read More


Trump tells Saudi Arabia, Qatar to sign Abraham Accords as part of Iran deal

Nigeria, May 25 -- President Donald Trump has "mandatorily requested" that Arab countries sign the Abraham Accords as part of US efforts to reach a deal with Iran. The Abraham Accords are a series of... Read More