Tinubu Signs Bill Reverting To Old National Anthem “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” - West Africa Weekly
President Bola Tinubu has signed the National Anthem Bill 2024, reinstating Nigeria's old national anthem, “Nigeria, we hail thee.”| West Africa Weekly
A group of young protesters in Morocco, known as Gen Z 212, has championed the movement on gaming and streaming platforms, including Discord and TikTok, to challenge the government’s misplaced priorities. The protest, which began on September 27, 2025, and is still ongoing, aims to draw the government’s attention to critical issues affecting citizens, rather […] The post “No World Cup, Health Comes First”- Moroccan Gen Z Protesters appeared first on West Africa Weekly.| West Africa Weekly
Niger’s Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine, joined his counterparts from the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) in Dakar on Wednesday for a high-level meeting hosted by Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The gathering marked a key moment for the eight-member bloc. It focused on assessing recent […] The post Niger’s Prime Minister Attends WAEMU Ministerial Meeting in Dakar as Burkina Faso Takes Over Council Presidency appe...| West Africa Weekly
The member states of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, held talks with Togo on October 3 to advance plans for modernising and harmonising their customs information systems. The discussions, which took place in Bamako, were announced in a statement by the Malian government’s press service. The meeting brought together […] The post AES and Togo Discuss Customs Reform and Regional Trade Integration appeared first on West Africa Weekly.| West Africa Weekly
The price of refilling a 12.5kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, has skyrocketed to N25,000 this week, up from N17,500 the previous week, further worsening the economic hardship that Nigerians are facing. According to a Vanguard report, 1kg of gas now sells between N1,500 and N2,000, depending on the […] The post Tinubu Regime Causes More Pain For Nigerians As Cooking Gas Prices Soar 40% In One Week appeared first on West Africa Weekly.| West Africa Weekly
A parliamentary delegation from Niger has arrived in Bamako, Mali, as part of ongoing efforts to deepen cooperation among the member states of the Confederation of Sahel States (CSS). Leading the Nigerien delegation is Mamoudou Djingarey, President of the Consultative Council for the Reorganisation of Niger. Djingarey is set to participate in a session of […] The post Niger Parliamentary Delegation Visits Bamako to Strengthen Ties Within the CSSS appeared first on West Africa Weekly.| West Africa Weekly
Everything is in place for the launch of AES Radio, according to Mali’s Minister of Communication, Alhamdou Ag Ilyene. The announcement follows an inspection visit by the Ministers of Communication from member states of the Confederation of Sahel States (CSS) to the new broadcasting facilities in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The newly established radio station is […] The post AES Radio Set to Launch as Ministers Inspect New Facilities in Ouagadougou appeared first on West Africa Weekly.| West Africa Weekly
Côte d’Ivoire has banned protests in the country ahead of its presidential election on October 25. In a statement released on October 2, the National Security Council prohibited public gatherings aimed at challenging the Constitutional Council’s ruling, which barred two opposition leaders from standing in this month’s election. On September 8, 2025, the Constitutional Council […] The post Côte d’Ivoire Bans Protests Ahead Of October Elections appeared first on West Africa Weekly.| West Africa Weekly
Western powers are increasingly building strategic relationships with foreign leaders whose records are tainted by allegations of crimes, such as drug trafficking, money laundering, and terrorism. This is a trend of transactional diplomacy, where strategic and security interests now outweigh moral or human rights considerations. Recent developments in Syria, Nigeria, and Kenya highlight how political […] The post Western Powers Are Turning Former Criminals and Designated Terrorists into Str...| West Africa Weekly
President Bola Tinubu has signed the National Anthem Bill 2024, reinstating Nigeria's old national anthem, “Nigeria, we hail thee.”| West Africa Weekly
The FG has recently banned the establishment of new federal universities, alongside the approval of nine new private universities.| West Africa Weekly
Foreign intelligence agencies and foreign-funded foundations are directly involved in drafting Nigeria’s health and food laws. West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
The Head Coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Eric Chelle, has unveiled the 23-man squad ahead of the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and the Republic of Benin. These matches, which are crucial to Nigeria’s participation in the 2026 World Cup, will be played on October 10 and 14, 2025. The Super […] The post 2026 World Cup: Eric Chelle Releases 23-man Squad Ahead Of Lesotho, Benin Clash appeared first on West Africa Weekly.| West Africa Weekly
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, has not announced an “irreversible” withdrawal from the CFA franc, contrary to claims made in a document circulating widely on social media. Verification shows the information to be false. A falsified document misleading the public The text in circulation carries the appearance of […] The post AES Dismisses Fake Document on “Irreversible” CFA Franc Withdrawal No, the Sahel Alliance Has Not appeared first on...| West Africa Weekly
The news agencies of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) have signed a partnership protocol aimed at strengthening media cooperation across the region. The signing ceremony took place Thursday in Ouagadougou, on the sidelines of the 14th edition of the African Communication Universities (UACO). The agreement, concluded between Burkina Faso’s Agence d’Information du Burkina (AIB), […] The post Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger News Agencies Seal Partnership at UACO 2025 appeared first on West Afr...| West Africa Weekly
Niger’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Nigeriens Abroad, Yaou Sangaré Bakary, paid a working visit to Venezuela on Monday, October 1, where he was received by President Nicolás Maduro| West Africa Weekly
The 2024 season of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), titled 'No Loose Guard!', premiered on Sunday night, introducing 28 contestants to viewers| West Africa Weekly
A coalition of opposition figures, have formally adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its unified political platform to contest the 2027 general elections| West Africa Weekly
Chief of Defence Staff, has sounded an urgent alarm. The twin ills of poverty and hunger are no longer mere social issues but have surged to the forefront as national security threats. - West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
News Tinubu’s 65th Independence Broadcast Promises A ‘New Dawn,’ But Nigerians See Only Darkness And Despair| West Africa Weekly
Fresh fears of insecurity gripped Karongi town in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State on Sunday as suspected members of a new terrorist group, known as the ‘Mahmuda’ group - West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
In President Bola Tinubu's national broadcast to mark Nigeria's 65th Independence Anniversary on October 1, 2025, he painted a picture of a nation poised for economic recovery and social renewal.| West Africa Weekly
Nigeria to Sit Out Oscars 2026 as NOSC Votes "No Submission" For Nollywood, the NOSC decision rekindles a too-familiar debate about the gap between indigenous success, streaming visibility, and the very creative and technical standards the Academy prizes| West Africa Weekly
The heartwarming debut by Nigeria-British director Akinola Davies Jr, won a Caméra d'Or Special Mention at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival — West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
My Father's Shadow, the first Nigerian movie to earn a Caméra d’Or Special Mention at Cannes Film Festival had its Nigerian premiere.| West Africa Weekly
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Tems launches the Leading Vibe Initiative, a mentorship and training program aimed at empowering young African women in music with tools, support, and industry access - West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
Mali’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdoulaye Diop, is representing the country at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly currently underway in New York. - West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has announced its 2025 nominees, spotlighting African heavyweights - West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
The Tinubu regime cancels Independence Anniversary parade, previously scheduled to mark Nigeria's 65th Anniversary. - West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido has officially become a voting member of the Recording Academy, giving him a direct say in the outcome of the Grammy Awards ahead of the 2026 edition. - West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
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As Nigeria’s Central Bank clings to its benchmark interest rate of 27.5%, the country’s economic engine is sputtering. - West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
Staff members of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) in Abuja barricaded the entrance to the FCTA Secretariat on Monday morning, demanding the immediate removal of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory—West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
A leaked memo from the Department of State Services (DSS) has revealed that Nigeria’s intelligence agency had warned of planned attacks on several communities in Benue and Nasarawa states, nearly a month before over 200 people were killed in brutal assaults in Guma LGA, Benue. West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
Niger Ministry of Petroleum announced that oil revenues have tripled over the past four year. 2024, a national record - West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
NewsPolitics Côte d’Ivoire: Ouattara Announces Fourth-Term Bid After the Disqualification of Opposition| West Africa Weekly
MAN has cautioned against interpreting the nominal expansion of Nigeria's rebased Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as evidence of significant economic progress - West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
Six Nigerian Law School students travelling from Onitsha, Anambra State, to the Yola campus in Adamawa State have been abducted by suspected gunmen. - West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
Residents of Lagos State and parts of Ogun State will experience a daily power outage lasting nine hours over 25 days. - West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
Nigeria's Super Falcons have become the first women's national team in the world to win a continental title 10 times, clinching the 2024 WAFCON.| West Africa Weekly
MultiChoice, the parent company of DStv, is currently testing the short-term payment model in Uganda and plans to roll it out in Nigeria if the trial proves successful. - West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
After six years of male winners dominating the stage, Nigerian Idol finally crowned a woman and her name is Purp - West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
The Group CEO of the NNPCL, Bayo Ojulari, has again failed to honour summons by the Senate Committee on Public Accounts. - West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
Niger authorities have destroyed record quantity of illicit drugs worth more than 420m CFA francs ($714,000 approximately)during a public ceremony held on Wednesday in the city of Dosso.| West Africa Weekly
Gbenga Kayode, best known for his work as the director of Big Brother Naija, is taking a giant step into Nigeria’s movie scene with his first-ever feature film, Bendel Girl - West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
FCT Abuja, the seat of Nigeria’s federal government, has seen its public primary schools shut down for over two months due to a prolonged strike, which began on March 24, 2025 - West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
A mere entrepôt, formerly occupied by the British imperial crown, was turned to a mega city-state by a group of nation-building marshals spearheaded by Lee Kuan Yew - West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
Despite a slight drop in Nigeria’s inflation rate, many Nigerians are yet to feel any real change in the cost of living. - West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
The Presidency of Faso’s football team, also known as “PréFaso,” has secured a 3-1 victory over a star-studded team of Burkinabè football professionals and legends. The friendly match, now a yearly tradition, marks the third consecutive win for PréFaso in what has become a symbolic showcase of unity, pride, and sporting spirit. - West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
