At least 40 fuel tankers burned in al Qaeda-linked attack in Mali, sources say

Audio By Carbonatix (Reuters) -At least 40 fuel tankers were destroyed in Mali on Sunday when al Qaeda-linked insurgents who had declared a blockade on fuel imports to the country attacked a convoy of more than 100 vehicles under military escort,...

Import substitution industrialisation, sheer nuts?, By Uddin Ifeanyi

A couple of years ago, it was not just that under import substitution industrialisation (ISI) coddled industries became inefficient and uncompetitive. Nor that a balance of payments crisis eventually came to be as the then-Third World countries...

ECOWAS launches project to boost trade

Efforts to create a vibrant livestock and poultry in­dustry in the West African sub-re­gion have received a boost with the launch of the West Africa Livestock Marketing Support Programme, Phase Two (PACBAO-2), in Accra. The $10-million initiative,...

GFA President Praises MTN’s Timely Support for Black Stars

Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has praised telecommunications giant MTN Ghana for their crucial financial backing of the national teams during a critical phase of World Cup qualification. MTN Ghana committed $2 million over two...

Why Thai Hom Mali Rice Belongs on Every Table

Dubai, UAE ,13 September 2025: Thailand’s signature jasmine rice is prized for its natural fragrance and soft, fluffy texture. But not every pack labelled “jasmine rice” delivers the real experience. “Thai Hom Mali Rice” is a protected name...

Enock Piroro –Zim’s high flying bassist

ENOCK Piroro may be an unknown on the local music scene, but his mastery of the bass guitar has made him an international icon. The 35-year-old bass guitar maestro testifies to the universality of music as a language that transcends the boundaries...

HEATHER KLEIN: Gaza front page, world back page

Breadcrumb Trail Links Opinion Columnists A large group of people came together on Parliament Hill in Ottawa to rally in support of Palestinians, while calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, Sunday, November 12, 2023. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia...

DU witnessing a quieter, cleaner election campaign; only a few violations reported

A student making handwritten promotional paper slips for the DUSU poll campaign. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Unlike previous years, the ongoing campaigning for the Delhi University Students’ Union elections has been quieter and cleaner —...

French troops have been CHASED out of Chad by Chad’s president Mahamat Idriss Deby

BREAKING NEWS! The French troops have been CHASED out of Chad by Chad’s president Mahamat Idriss Deby. First it was Burkina Faso, then Mali, then Niger and now Chad ! Congratulations to all the SAHEL countries for this great moves. Africa is...

Pune: MSEDCL Begins Transformer Installation After Federation Of Chakan Industries Flags Power Complaints

Pune: MSEDCL Begins Transformer Installation After Federation Of Chakan Industries Flags Power Complaints | Sourced Pimpri-Chinchwad: The Federation of Chakan Industries (FCI) has been working to resolve the increasing power-related complaints...

Sokoto–Badagry superhighway to boost regional trade – Minister

The Minister of State for Works, Muhammad Goronyo, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for his steadfast commitment to infrastructural development despite Nigeria’s prevailing economic challenges. Goronyo gave the commendation on Saturday during an...

Africa Intelligence Brief News Roundup (September 12, 2025)

(MENAFN- The Rio Times) Africa today was defined by strategic investments, court rulings, diplomatic feuds, and bold Pan-African gestures. In North Africa, Algeria and France plunged deeper into hostility while Morocco tightened its...

The Only Way ADC Promoters Can Succeed – Onovo 

2 Chief Martin Onovo, is a seasoned politician and the 2015 presidential candidate of the National Conscience Party (NCP). Onovo, a petroleum industry expert and Head, Policy Positions, Movement for Fundamental Change (MFC), in this interview with...

RSF releases new documentary on community radio stations, the last bastions of reliable news in the Sahel

News workers are killed, taken hostage, and their equipment is destroyed — community radio stations pay a heavy price in this region of the Sahel, trapped in the crossfire of both insurgent armed groups and regular armed forces. Despite these...

Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway will boost trade across West Africa – Goronyo

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Minister of State for Works, Muhammad Bello Goronyo, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his commitment to infrastructural development in the country, despite the prevailing economic hardship....

Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway Project To Boost W’African Trade – Goronyo

The Minister of State for Works, Muhammad Bello Goronyo, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his commitment to infrastructural development in the country, despite the prevailing economic hardship. During a project site inspection alongside...

Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway To Boost African Trade – Minister Goronyo

1 BIRNIN KEBBI – The Minister of State for Works, Muhammad Bello Goronyo, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his unwavering commitment to infrastructural development in the country, despite the prevailing economic hardship. Speaking...

Wagner group’s faltering footprint in Mali a cautionary tale for African alliances with Russia

Last month The Sentry, a United States (US) organisation that exposes “multinational predatory networks that benefit from violent conflict, repression, and kleptocracy”, issued a report asserting that Wagner Group had failed in Mali. The report’s...

Democracy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Nigeria’s soft power and global responsibility

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a future disruptor; it is a present weapon for democracy, which faces the dual pressures of internal erosion and external manipulation today. Around the world, AI is already being used to weaken...

What next for Mali as Wagner fails to defeat insurgents?

What next for Mali as Wagner fails to defeat insurgents? A new report suggests that Niger, Burkina Faso – and Europe can learn a lot from Wagner’s failure in Mali. Last month The Sentry, a United States (US) organisation that exposes...