Netscout Threat Intelligence Report For 1H

Côte d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Mali underscore the rise of 'slow burn' attacks West Africa is facing a new dimension of cyberthreats. While the number of attacks often dominates headlines, a quieter but equally dangerous trend is emerging:...

Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 to be Co-Chaired by The Gambia First Lady and Merck Foundation Chief Executive Office (CEO) and Inaugurated by the President of The Gambia

(MENAFN- News.Africa-Wire) Merck Foundation (), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, will conduct the 12th Edition of their annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Lumina”y”, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia in...

ECOWAS Moves On from Sahel Exit, Begins Filling Vacancies Left by Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) seems to have finally gotten the exit of of the Alliance of Sahel States- Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Republic.behind it as Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the countries of the regional body...

ECOWAS Moves To Fill Vacancies After Exit Of Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali Nationals

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has taken steps to fill the vacant positions available, following the exit of the nationals of the AES countries – Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, from the regional bloc. ECOWAS Commission,...

Mali’s capital threatened by tightening Islamist blockade as fuel prices soar

Open this photo in gallery:People line up with their motorcycles at a gas station amid a fuel shortage in Bamako, Mali, on Tuesday.The Associated Press Heavily armed soldiers have escorted a fuel convoy into Mali’s capital, Bamako, in the first...

Mali fuel running dry after a month of jihadist blockades

In Mali, a month-long blockade by jihadists on fuel imports from neighbouring countries is beginning to seriously disrupt the landlocked Sahelian nation, where long lines form at the few remaining stations with petrol. Since September, the...

Siniša Mali and Richard Grenell planned to register a joint company in the Emirates

Finance Minister Siniša Mali and Richard Grenell, a close associate of US President Donald Trump, reportedly had verbal discussions about a business venture linked to a project planned for the site where the Serbian Army’s General Staff buildings...

'Business is at a standstill' - Mali jihadists' fuel blockade hits the capital

Long queues have been snaking around petrol stations in Mali's capital a month after militants from an al-Qaeda affiliate imposed a fuel blockade by attacking tankers on major highways. "Our business is at a standstill," one motorbike taxi driver...

President of the Gambia, H.E. Mr. ADAMA BARROW to Inaugurate the 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025, Being Held in the Gambia

Business Wire India The 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary will be officially inaugurated by The President of the Republic of The Gambia, H.E. Mr. ADAMA BARROW, and attended by African First Ladies. The conference is being...

Russia Targets to Double Trade with Africa by 2030

Thu 09 Oct 2025 | 12:33 PM Russia is set to double its trade with African nations by 2030, according to Pavel Kalmychek, Director of the Department for Bipartite Cooperation Development at the Russian Ministry of Economic Development, according to...

Gov’t will decide Otto Addo’s future at the right time – Sports Minister Kof

Minister of Youth and Sports, Kofi Adams, has assured that the government will take an informed decision on the future of Black Stars coach Otto Addo at the appropriate time. The former Borussia Dortmund talent coach has come under mixed reviews...

Four dead after hotel collapses in Madrid

Four people have died after a former office block collapsed in Madrid. The six-storey building near Plaza Mayor, a popular tourist area, was being converted into a hotel, but on Tuesday afternoon the top floor caved in, causing the lower floors to...

NFF, NSC react to reports that Eguavoen will replace Chelle as Super Eagles coach for AFCON 2025

The Nigeria Football Federation has reacted to the reports that it plans to sack Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle There are rumours that NFF technical director Augustine Eguavoen will lead that team to AFCON 2025 Chelle will coach the team during...

NFF reportedly set date to decide future of Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle

The Nigeria Football Federation are running out of patience with the coaches of the Super Eagles, Golden Eaglets and Flying Eagles The Super Eagles are on the verge of missing their second consecutive World Cup appearance following their...

Russia intends to double trade turnover with African countries

AK&M 08 October 2025 18:54 The Russian Federation plans to increase mutual trade with Africa by 1.5-2 times by 2030. This is reported on the website of the Ministry of Economic Development with reference to Pavel Kalmych, director of the...

Chelle urges Nigerians to put Benin under pressure in Uyo

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has called on Nigerians to rally behind the team and create an intense atmosphere for Benin when both sides clash in the final 2026 World Cup qualifier, BSNSports.com.ng reports. Speaking after Nigeria’s...

Match Report: Ghana humiliates Central African Republic with heavy victory

The Black Stars have humiliated the Central African Republic (CAR), boosting their chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. The match, played in Morocco on Tuesday October 8, 2025, began with intense pressing from the Black Stars as they...

Junta-led Mali faces worsening fuel shortage after militants block imports

Motorists formed long queues outside fuel stations in Mali’s capital, Bamako, on Wednesday amid growing fears of a fuel shortage. The rush followed several days of station closures after al-Qaeda-linked insurgents imposed a blockade on fuel...

Sunday’s match is a celebration, not a decider – Sports Minister Kofi Adams declares

Sports Minister Kofi Adams says Sunday’s World Cup qualifier against Comoros should be seen as a celebration of the Black Stars rather than a decisive encounter. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Wednesday, the Buem MP said Ghana’s emphatic 5-0...

Mali: 122 countries confirmed to participate in EXPO 2027 Belgrade

BELGRADE - To date, 122 countries have confirmed their participation in EXPO 2027 Belgrade, Serbian First Deputy PM and Finance Minister Sinisa Mali said on Tuesday. "Serbia will host the largest event in the world in that year. As of now,...