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By Enyichukwu Enemanna Kenya's President, William Ruto, has assured that his government will put an end to abductions, following increasing cases of the sudden disappearance of government critics, which have been condemned by rights groups, activists,...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna Military-governed Niger has accused its Nigerian neighbour of “serving as a rear base” to “destabilise” the country, inviting its charge d’affaires in Abuja for questioning. Relations between Abuja and its northern Sahel neighbour...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna Burkina Faso's military junta has released four French nationals who were detained for a year, following mediation by Morocco. The latest development on Thursday resolves a diplomatic row that had ensued between the...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna Ahead of their exit from the regional bloc, military-ruled West African states of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have unveiled visa-free travel and residency rights for citizens in the 15-member Economic Community of...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna Pope Francis on Thursday welcomed Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas at the Vatican and discussed the “serious” humanitarian situation in Gaza. The leader of the Catholic Church has repeatedly criticised the Israeli offensive in...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna UK’s Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, says she is not softening her past comments about her country of origin Nigeria, following criticism from the Vice President of the West African nation, who accused...