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Pope Leo says all of us are migrants during visit to Canary Islands to highlight migrant plight

Pope Leo XIV visited the Canary Islands on Thursday to draw attention to the dangerous journeys migrants take trying to reach Europe. During his two-day trip to the Spanish island of Gran Canaria, the Pope met with migrants who have crossed the Atlantic from West Africa seeking better lives in Europe. The Pope emphasized that migrants should not be treated as statistics or cases. He told the crowd, "You are not mere statistics or files; you are human beings." He bowed in respect to their inherent dignity and called for a humane and welcoming approach to migration. In Arguineguín, a southern port that migrants frequently use, Pope Leo stressed the urgent need for legal and safe pathways for migration. He urged Europe to avoid becoming desensitized to its seas turning into unmarked graves and to recognize that countless people risk […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA June 12, 2026

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Weapons Looted During Libyan Conflict Found with Extremists in Nigeria – UN

The United Nations has raised serious concern that some weapons looted during the 2011 conflict in Libya have ended up in the hands of extremist groups operating in Nigeria. Speaking at UN Headquarters in New York, Izumi Nakamitsu, the UN Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, expressed concern over the long-term impact of illicit arms trafficking, noting that the uncontrolled flow of weapons from Libya has created a cycle of instability in the Sahel and West Africa. According to UN officials, arms from Libya’s vast stockpiles were smuggled across porous borders into several Sahel countries, including Niger, Chad, Mali and Nigeria, where they now fuel terrorist violence and organised crime. Security analysts say the uncontrolled flow of these weapons has “created a cycle of instability in the region,” empowering insurgent groups like Boko Haram and ISWAP, as well as […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA June 4, 2026

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international

US Hails Nigeria Counterterrorism Efforts, Confirms Joint Operation Against ISIS Leader

The United States has praised Nigeria's counterterrorism efforts and confirmed a collaborative joint operation that eliminated senior ISIS leader Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, also known as Abu-Mainok, in the Lake Chad Basin. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio disclosed that American and Nigerian security agencies recently collaborated in an operation that eliminated the senior global ISIS leader alongside multiple lieutenants during an assault on his compound. President Donald Trump described the operation as eliminating "the most active terrorist in the world," calling al-Minuki "second command of ISIS globally" and emphasizing the strike dealt a blow to IS's networks in Africa and globally by disrupting their funding and command systems. Al-Minuki was designated a Specially Designated Global Terrorist by the U.S. in 2023 and played a key role in coordinating attacks across West Africa. He was killed during a strike on his compound […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA June 4, 2026

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Nigeria

Lassa Fever: Medical Academy Demands Action as Deaths Hit 204

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that Lassa fever has killed 204 people in Nigeria in 2026, prompting the Nigerian Academy of Medicine to demand urgent government action as the fatality rate worsens. As of May 29, 2026, the NCDC has recorded 793 laboratory-confirmed Lassa fever cases across multiple states, with the outbreak's case fatality rate rising to approximately 25.7%, higher than previous years and surpassing 2025 levels. Delayed treatment and weak surveillance systems have been cited as major factors contributing to the rising death toll. The Academy of Medicine has called on the Federal Government to declare the Lassa fever outbreak a national health emergency, strengthen year-round surveillance, improve early detection systems, and ensure adequate funding for diagnostics, treatment, and community engagement. Members warned that the current trend threatens Nigeria's public health security and […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA June 1, 2026

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Nigeria

Nigeria Key to ForteBet’s African Expansion Vision

ForteBet has identified Nigeria as central to its African expansion vision, with the betting company's Media Manager describing the country as a strategic priority for its growth plans across the continent. Speaking at a recent media event, ForteBet's Media Manager explained that Nigeria's large population, digital economy, and rapidly growing sports betting market make it the natural gateway for the company's expansion into other African markets. The Media Manager said Fortebet sees Nigeria's emerging digital economy and youthful population as key drivers for investment and business growth. The company plans to strengthen its presence in Nigeria before expanding into other West African and East African markets. Nigeria's betting and gaming industry is one of Africa's fastest-growing sectors, with millions of young Nigerians actively placing bets on football matches including the English Premier League, African Nations Championship and international competitions. ForteBet's […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA May 24, 2026

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new africa

West African Youth Under Pressure: Jobs, Security, And Voice

Across West Africa, many young people feel they did everything right but still cannot see a clear future. They go to school, learn skills, and hustle every day, yet they face joblessness, insecurity, and leaders who seem distant from their struggles. This experience is common in Nigeria, Ghana, and Togo, even though their political and economic situations are different. Data and recent events show that youth frustration is not just emotional, but grounded in real hardship and broken promises. Nigeria: hustling through crisis In Nigeria, many young people wake up every day thinking about how to survive, not just how to succeed. They combine formal education with informal work, like riding motorbikes, doing deliveries, or selling online, while facing a weak currency, high fuel prices, and constant security threats. Afrobarometer findings for 2024–2025 show that young Nigerians aged 18 to […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA May 15, 2026

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new africa

Chad deports Nigerians fleeing jihadist violence

Chad has arrested and deported hundreds of Nigerians who fled jihadist violence in the Lake Chad region and sought safety in its territory, Nigerian and humanitarian sources say. Many of those affected are from states in northern Nigeria that have endured years of attacks by Boko Haram and other armed groups. According to Nigerian officials in Borno State, the Chadian authorities recently rounded up irregular Nigerian migrants in several towns and transported them to the border for return to Nigeria. Local sources say some of those detained had lived in Chad for years after fleeing earlier waves of insurgent attacks and had been surviving through informal work and begging. Humanitarian agencies report that thousands of Nigerians remain displaced around the Lake Chad Basin because of ongoing insecurity and repeated attacks by jihadist groups. Many crossed into neighbouring Chad, Niger and […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA April 28, 2026

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Eight children missing after orphanage attack in Kogi

Eight children remain missing after an armed attack on an orphanage in Kogi State, in north-central Nigeria, authorities have confirmed. According to the state’s information commissioner, Kingsley Fanwo, gunmen stormed the unregistered facility on Sunday and abducted 23 children along with the orphanage’s owner. Security forces were able to rescue 15 of the children following what officials described as a rapid and coordinated response. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. However, security sources indicate the presence of a cell linked to Boko Haram in the area, which has experienced repeated incidents of violence. The commissioner noted that the orphanage was operating without official authorization and was located in a remote area, outside the oversight of relevant authorities. He called on operators of similar institutions to ensure proper registration and coordination with government agencies, particularly given the current security […]

Abubakar April 27, 2026

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Togo

Togo’s Happiness: Media Portrayal vs. Reality

Au Togo, le contraste entre perception médiatique et réalité sociale est frappant. Une récente émission de la télévision nationale (TVT) a voulu illustrer le « bonheur togolais » en filmant quelques habitants souriants dans la rue. Les réponses recueillies évoquaient la « tranquillité », « l’hospitalité », « la paix » ou encore la joie de pouvoir manger pour 100 francs CFA. Cette version du Togo donne l’impression d’un pays où même la pauvreté semble souriante. Pourtant, d’autres indicateurs peignent un tableau bien différent. Selon le rapport Afrobarometer, plus de 75 % des Togolais vivent dans une pauvreté modérée ou sévère, 90 % manquent régulièrement d’argent liquide, 59 % ont des difficultés à accéder aux soins, 52 % à l’eau potable et près d’un sur deux souffre de malnutrition. Les inondations, les coupures d’électricité et les infrastructures défaillantes viennent accentuer […]

Abubakar April 5, 2026

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Togo

BCEAO Accelerates Instant Payment Integration

La Banque centrale des États de l’Afrique de l’Ouest accélère la mise en œuvre de sa plateforme de paiement instantané interopérable (PI-SPI) au sein de l’Union économique et monétaire ouest-africaine, avec un calendrier désormais plus strict pour les acteurs financiers. Les banques, institutions de microfinance, établissements de monnaie électronique et prestataires de paiement ont jusqu’au 30 juin 2026 pour finaliser leur intégration au système. Cette échéance vise à garantir une adoption généralisée du dispositif à l’échelle régionale. Opérationnelle depuis le 30 septembre 2025, la plateforme PI-SPI permet d’effectuer des transactions en temps réel, 24 heures sur 24 et 7 jours sur 7. Elle a pour objectif de fluidifier les paiements numériques entre les différents acteurs, tout en réduisant les coûts et les délais de traitement. À la date du 2 avril 2026, 80 institutions sont déjà connectées dans la zone […]

Abubakar April 3, 2026

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