NIGERIA

Police said the unidentified 37-year-old man was a commercial motorcyclist. On Dec. 8, the victims boarded his motorcycle from a market. The accused, however, diverted them to his home where he raped the 34-year-old unidentified woman three times and beheaded her son.

Vietnam seizes two tonnes of ivory and pangolin scales

Changing times: The CFA franc

West Africa bloc urges progress on common currency plan

W.African nations rename common currency, sever its links to France

US removes Sudan from religious freedom blacklist

Boko Haram jihadists kill 14 in attack on western Chad village

In crime-hit Nigerian city, rape victims find their voice

Following Colby Covington’s actions, Kamaru Usman will give the UFC belt a trip to the White House. Usman also answered an indirect challenge by Conor McGregor, saying he prefers fighting Georges St-Pierre over McGregor.

US urges Sahel countries to step up fight against jihadists

Colby Covington’s jaw was broken during his fight against Kamaru Usman in the main event of UFC 245 per multiple reports. Fans went to social media to make fun and to put some political flavor on it.

Behind the glitz, Nigerian entertainers struggle to cash in

IS claims responsibility for Niger attack which killed 71: SITE

Sahel's anti-jihadist plan shaken by huge attack in Niger

OPEC agrees oil output cuts after much 'brain squeezing'

Nigeria militants kidnap 14, including two Red Cross workers: sources

A case of monkeypox infection in the UK has been confirmed by officials. This happened when a patient exhibited symptoms of the deadly virus after visiting West Africa.

Climate change threatens end of trail for Niger's nomadic herders

Due to Nigeria’s rapid population growth, the country is falling behind economically even with high GDP.

Radio show helps ordinary Nigerians take on officials

Africa boasts huge natural gas reserves, the extraction of which could support economic growth for decades.