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CONFLICT5d agoSomalia claims to have killed another senior Shabaab leaderSomalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency said that Bashir Ahmed Haji Nunow, the former head of Shabaab’s Amniyat wing and ringleader behind the worst terrorist attack in Somalia’s history, is dead. Shabaab has neither confirmed nor denied his death. The post Somalia claims to have killed another senior Shabaab leader appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.Long War Journal
POLITICS5d agoTrump accused of trying to start a ‘race war’ with threats to Somali communities in MinnesotaGovernor Tim Walz calls the president’s latest post ‘deranged’ as he lashes out in the face of declining pollsThe Independent World
POLITICS5d agoMorocco: before the king's speech, what is the status of coalition formation negotiations?Les tractations conduites par Fatima-Ezzahra El Mansouri dessinent les contours possibles d’une majorité articulée autour du PAM et des trois partis historiques de la Koutla. Mais les consultations se poursuivent et d’autres options restent ouvertes.Jeune Afrique
POLITICS5d agoChina urges Nigerian media to uphold one-China principleThe Chinese Embassy has urged Nigerian media organisations to distinguish between reporting on Taiwan and descriptions that could suggest the island is a sovereign country separate from China, prompting discussions on diplomatic sensitivities and editorial independence. Speaking at a meeting with media executives in Lagos, Mr Xu Fan, Director of Bilateral Relations and Commerce at […] The post China urges Nigerian media to uphold one-China principle appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS5d agoNiger intelligence agents expelled from France in sign of diplomatic strainTwo Nigerien intelligence officers were forced to leave France last month, French daily Le Monde has revealed, with one agent suspected of monitoring opposition figures on French soil. It is the latest sign of the deterioration in relations between the two countries since Niger’s 2023 military coup.RFI [en]
POLITICS5d agoFG targets five million Nigerians for poverty exit…trains 700 Oyo youths in AI, vocational skills By Adeola Badru The Federal Government has launched an expanded poverty reduction initiative targeting five million Nigerians over the next four years, with 700 youths trained in artificial intelligence (AI), graphics design and vocational skills in Oyo State. The intervention, implemented through the Office of the Senior […] The post FG targets five million Nigerians for poverty exit appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD5d agoMorocco and Senegal await AFCON final verdict after arbitration hearingThursday saw the Court of Arbitration for Sport hold a long-awaited hearing in Lausanne, as sport's highest court considered Senegal's appeal over the decision to award Morocco this year's Africa Cup of Nations title. While Senegal won the match on the pitch in Rabat 10 months ago, the Confederation of African Football later overturned the result because the Lions of Teranga had left the pitch in protest mid-game before coming back on. The three-judge panel is expected to issue a verdict soon.France 24 [en]
WORLD5d agoSobowale’ Death: Nigeria has lost distinguished media scholar – AmosunBy James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has described the death of renowned communication scholar, veteran journalist and former Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Professor Idowu Akanbi Sobowale, as a great loss to Nigeria’s media and academic communities and the nation at large. Amosun, in a condolence message said the late […] The post Sobowale’ Death: Nigeria has lost distinguished media scholar – Amosun appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS5d agoWhat happens to Nigerians living in communities without NNPC stations? – Atiku’s aide faults 30-day petrol discountPaul Ibe, media adviser to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the Federal Government’s 30-day petrol price reduction initiative, arguing that it would not provide adequate relief to Nigerians because of the limited reach of NNPC retail outlets. Ibe, who disclosed this in a post on his X handle on Friday, said the government should […] The post What happens to Nigerians living in communities without NNPC stations? – Atiku’s aide faults 30-day petrol discount appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS5d agoFrom Rescue to Scale: Nigeria’s reform story gains Asian momentumAt the centre of the discussion was a clear message: Nigeria’s reform story has moved beyond crisis management and is entering a phase in which results can be measured, tested and built upon. The post From Rescue to Scale: Nigeria’s reform story gains Asian momentum appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTH5d agoMental health care must be made affordable for young Nigerians — NMAThe Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has stressed the need to make mental health care affordable and accessible to young Nigerians, warning that the cost of professional support often prevents young people from seeking help when they need it. The post Mental health care must be made affordable for young Nigerians — NMA appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS5d agoLibya’s Nuran Bank awarded Credit Ratings by the Islamic International Rating Agency (IIRA)The Islamic International Rating Agency (IIRA) announced that it has assigned Libya’s Nuran Bank a national scale credit rating of (A/A1+) with a stab...libyaherald · libya
CONFLICT5d agoWorld News in Brief: ‘Horrific’ attack Sudan, Israeli incursions in Syria intensify, most women and girls homeless in GazaUN News
WORLD5d agoSenegal, Morocco to get AFCON title verdict within daysThe Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Thursday opened its hearing into Senegal's appeal against being stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in favour of Morocco. The hearing in Lausanne comes almost 10 months after Pape Gueye's extra-time goal gave Senegal victory over the tournament hosts following a chaotic finish to normal time. But in March, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) overturned that result, awarding Morocco a 3-0 victory, and the title.France 24 [en]
HEALTH5d agoNigeria lacks mental health specialists – Lagos govtNigeria lacks adequate specialists and facilities to manage mental illnesses, the Lagos State Government has said, calling for a shift towards preventive mental healthcare to address growing mental health challenges, particularly among young people. The post Nigeria lacks mental health specialists – Lagos govt appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD5d agoNigerian children losing local intelligence to social media influence – Lagos govtLagos State Government has raised concerns over the impact of social media and foreign influences on children’s mental health, calling for stronger preventive measures and improved parental guidance to protect young people. The post Nigerian children losing local intelligence to social media influence – Lagos govt appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS5d agoNigeria looks to ease fuel prices as election loomsNigeria's finance minister unveiled a raft of measures Thursday aimed at cushioning against energy shocks as the country prepares to go to the polls, including a petrol discount for public transport operatorsAfricanews [en]
POLITICS5d agoThe Kings will sleep in Ceuta: first time since Alfonso XIII that something like this has happenedDon Felipe y Doña Letizia visitarán un colegio y tendrán un acto ecuménico en el cementerio musulmán por los inmigrantes fallecidos LeerEl Mundo
HEALTH5d agoSocial media, stigma worsening youth mental health in Nigeria — AnabaThe Editor of Vanguard, Mr Eze Anaba, has called for urgent action to address mental health challenges among young Nigerians, warning that stigma, limited access to care and the harmful effects of social media remain major concerns for youth wellbeing. The post Social media, stigma worsening youth mental health in Nigeria — Anaba appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS5d agoNigerian newspapers review: FG offers petrol at N1,350 for next 30 daysIn today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the Federal Government saying it would offer a discount on petrol dispensed at the filling stations of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited for the next 30 days. The post Nigerian newspapers review: FG offers petrol at N1,350 for next 30 days appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH5d agoNigeria Records 263 Lassa Fever Deaths, 1,115 Confirmed Cases — NCDCThe NCDC identified late presentation of patients as a factor contributing to the higher case fatality rate. The post Nigeria Records 263 Lassa Fever Deaths, 1,115 Confirmed Cases — NCDC appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BUSINESS5d agoLibya’s foreign currency deficit reaches US$ 4.7 billion by end of September 2026: Central Bank of LibyaThe Central Bank of Libya announced yesterday Libya’s revenues and expenditures for the first nine months of 2026. The figures revealed a foreign curre...libyaherald · libya
BUSINESS5d agoNiger set for $200 million financial package from IMFThe International Monetary Fund said Thursday it had reached a preliminary agreement with Niger that should see the west African nation receive around $203 million over three years to support its economic reformsAfricanews [en]
CONFLICT5d agoRussia-Ukraine conflict finds new battleground in Africa’s Sahel"In Africa and the Sahel, (Ukraine) is providing clear and open support to terrorist groups and other mafia-like groups to undermine our country's territorial integrity," Malian Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop alleged at the United Nations in September. The post Russia-Ukraine conflict finds new battleground in Africa’s Sahel appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria