$118B Bi-Partisan Security Package.
The United States Senate on Sunday unveiled a bipartisan border security package focused on addressing the mass immigration issues at the border.
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The rise of social media has a griping influence on us, and the intentionality of the content traditional media platforms produce is with a mission. The role media platforms play in the education of citizens is important, and we believe such should be taken with seriousness. The Analytical Reporter was
Egypt: President Sisi Gets Re-elected for Third Term
Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, the President of Egypt, has been re-elected for a third term with an overwhelming majority of 89.6% of the votes. This comes as no surprise, as the election was held with a limited number of candidates, and al-Sisi, a former army chief known for focusing on
Burkina Faso Military Junta Makes Slight Repositioning in the Government
Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the president of the transition in Burkina Faso, recently made changes to his government, specifically in the position of the head of diplomacy. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olivia Rouamba, who has been in office since March 2022 before Captain Traoré assumed power, has been replaced by
The United States To Resume Cooperation with Niger Under Certain Conditions
In Niamey on Wednesday, December 13, the United States expressed its willingness to resume collaboration with Niger, as long as the military regime, which took control in a coup in July, agrees to a swift transition. Following the coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum on July 26, Washington halted its
United Kingdom Set to Invest $15 Million in Nigeria's Agricultural Sector
The United Kingdom's development finance institution, the British International Investment (BII), has revealed its intention to invest $15 million in equity in Valency International, an agricultural commodities trading house headquartered in Singapore. The investment aims to support the expansion of processing and warehouse infrastructure in Nigeria. BII stated
Niger To Start Exporting Crude Oil From Benin Pipeline From January 2024
General Abdourahamane Tiani, the leader of the military regime in Niger, has announced that the marketing of Nigerien crude oil on the global market will commence in January. He stated in a televised interview that the transportation of crude oil to the Atlantic Ocean is already in progress and that
ECOWAS To Resume Negotiations With Niger Junta, Threatens to Use Force If Junta Fails to Meet Demands
During the 64th ordinary session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS in Abuja on Sunday, December 10, President Bola Tinubu chaired a meeting where it was decided that talks with the military junta in Niger Republic would be resumed. A committee of heads of state
Niger: ECOWAS Court Rejects Request to Lift Military Sanctions
The ECOWAS Court of Justice on Thursday, December 7, dismissed Niger's junta's plea to lift sanctions imposed by neighboring countries. The court declared the junta unconstitutional, hence invalidating their authority to make such a request. After the July coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, ECOWAS, the
Mauritania and Chad Pave Way For Dissolution of G5 Sahel Anti-Jihad Alliance
Mauritania and Chad acknowledge and honor the independent decision of Burkina Faso and Niger to withdraw from the G5 Sahel alliance, in line with Mali's previous announcement of withdrawal. This paved the way for the dissolution of the established alliance in 2014 to address jihadism and other challenges
UK Signs New Asylum Deal with Rwanda After Court Ruling
James Cleverly, the British Home Secretary, has approved a new treaty to relocate asylum seekers to Rwanda following the ruling of the UK's highest court that deemed the deportation program illegal. Cleverly journeyed to Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, and signed the agreement alongside Vincent Biruta, the Rwandan
Russia Officials Visit Niger to Strengthen Ties
A delegation from Russia headed by Deputy Defense Minister Colonel-General Yunus-Bek Yevkurov, held a meeting with military leaders in Niamey on Monday, December 4. This was revealed by the Nigerien authorities on national radio. This visit marks the first official visit by a Russian government member since the coup in
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Niger, Burkina Faso Follow Mali Step of Leaving the G5 Anti-Jihad Force
On Saturday, December 2, the military leaders of Burkina Faso and Niger announced their decision to withdraw from the G5 anti-jihadi force in the Sahel region of Africa. This move further weakens efforts to combat insurgents in this troubled area. The G5, established in 2014, has not achieved significant success,
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Joe Biden Hosts Angolan President to Show Strengthened Ties, Plans Intention to Visit The Country
On Thursday, November 30th, President Joe Biden welcomed the Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço to the Oval Office to reinforce his dedication to Africa, despite the ongoing conflicts that dominate his administration's foreign policy agenda. The meeting at the White House comes after Angola decided to establish
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Niger Junta Revokes Law Aimed at Slowing Migration
The junta in Niger on Saturday, November 25 invalidated a law from 2015 that aimed to control the transportation of migrants from African nations through Niger as they make their way to Europe. This decision was announced on Monday evening on state television. Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani, the leader of Niger&
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Sierra Leone: President Julius Maada Announces Restoration of Peace After Attack
Sierra Leone's President, Julius Maada Bio, announced on Sunday evening, November 26 that peace has been restored after a day of armed clashes in Freetown. He characterized the events as an attempt to destabilize the state. According to him, most of the individuals responsible for the clashes have
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Sierra Leone: Authorities Say Attack Was a Failed Coup, ECOWAS Team Arrives
According to government officials and the police in Sierra Leone, a failed coup attempt took place over the weekend with a series of attacks on military barracks and prisons. 13 military officers and 1 civilian have been arrested in connection with the incident. The intention behind the attack was to
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Nigeria: President Tinubu Says Budget Is set to Offer Reforms
The Nigerian president revealed his inaugural budget, aiming to address the country's escalating cost of living crisis. The proposed expenditure for the upcoming financial year is 27.5 trillion naira ($34.85bn; £27bn). Bola Ahmed Tinubu expressed confidence that these plans would stimulate investment and provide hope amidst
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Ghana Announces a 46-Day Visa-on-Arrival Opportunity For Christmas Visitors
Ghana has implemented a visa-on-arrival program that will be effective for 46 days, from December 1, 2023, to January 15, 2024. This initiative is a component of the Ghana government's 'Beyond The Return' campaign, which aims to inspire Africans in the diaspora to discover and reconnect
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Nigerien Junta Tells Court to Order ECOWAS To Lift Sanctions, ECOWAS Parliamentarians Appeal
On Monday, November 21, 2023, Niger's military government urged the regional court of West Africa to demand the removal of sanctions that were placed on the country by neighboring nations after the July coup that removed President Mohamed Bazoum from power. During the hearing in Abuja, Nigeria'
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Guinea's Military Government Orders Prosecution of Alpha Condé for 'Treason'
The junta in Guinea has instructed the legal authorities to bring new charges against Alpha Condé, the former president who was ousted in a coup in 2021. The charges include accusations of "treason". Condé, who served as the head of state from 2010 to 2021 and has been
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Update: Joseph Boakai Officially Declared Winner of Liberia's Election, Electoral Commission Reveals
On Monday, November 20 Davidetta Lansanah, Liberia's National Electoral Commission (NEC) president declared Joseph Boakai winner of the presidential election. Boakai was declared the winner with a 0.28% lead, capturing 50.64% of the votes compared to Weah's 49.36 percent. The victory margin for
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South Africa Persuade Its Citizens to Partake In Forthcoming Election
South Africa organized a significant voter registration campaign on Saturday, November 18 in an effort to address prevalent disinterest leading up to the upcoming national elections. Polling stations throughout the country welcomed individuals to either register or verify their information during this two-day initiative, aiming to entice voters who have
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Nigeria's President to Attend G20 Compact With Africa Conference
On Saturday, November 20, President Bola Tinubu will travel from Abuja to Berlin, Germany, to attend the G20 Compact with Africa (CwA) Conference. The conference, hosted by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, will bring together President Tinubu, along with other leaders from CwA member countries, bilateral partners, and Heads of International