West Africa
Winnipeg Hosts First Jollof Rice Competition as Culinary Battle Goes Global
A centuries-old West African culinary rivalry is making its way to Canada. This Saturday, five chefs representing Senegal, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Ghana and...
Funke Akindele Returns to Cinemas in December With The Four, Testing Unprecedented Box Office Streak
Funke Akindele, the Nollywood actress and filmmaker who has redefined commercial success in Nigerian cinema, is preparing to test whether lightning can strike...
Liberian Women’s Groups Demand Stronger Gender Justice Provisions in War Crimes Court Legislation
A powerful coalition of international and Liberian women's rights organizations is pressing the nation's Senate to dramatically strengthen legislation establishing a War and...
Indian Diamond Trader Released in Mali After Family Pays 4 Million Euro Ransom
A 75 year old diamond trader of Indian origin has been released in Mali after his family reportedly paid a ransom of 4...
West African Leaders Greenlight Massive $25 Billion Nigeria to Morocco Gas Pipeline
West African leaders have thrown their political weight behind one of the continent's most ambitious infrastructure projects, endorsing a $25 billion gas pipeline...
Nigerian Children Bear Devastating Cost as Iran Conflict Drives Malnutrition Crisis
When Maryam Aminu learned that her youngest child had been diagnosed with malnutrition for the second time in April, she felt a familiar...
Nollywood Overtakes Hollywood at Nigerian Box Office as Local Films Dominate Revenue
Nigerian cinema is experiencing a seismic shift as homegrown films decisively outpace Hollywood blockbusters at the box office, marking a watershed moment for...
Nigeria Summons Ivorian Ambassador Following Death of Detained Citizen in Abidjan Prison
Nigeria has formally summoned the Ivorian Ambassador to Abuja following the death of a Nigerian citizen who died in detention at a prison...
Nigerian Fugitive Aderinsola Oluwanifemi Adeleye Arrested in Ghana Following FBI Backed INTERPOL Investigation
Ghanaian authorities have apprehended a Nigerian national wanted by the International Criminal Police Organization following an investigation supported by the United States Federal...
Cubana Chief Priest Opens Up About His Journey from Aspiring Catholic Priest to Nigerian Nightlife Mogul
One of Nigeria's most flamboyant socialites has surprised followers with a deeply personal revelation about his spiritual past. Pascal Okechukwu, the celebrity barman...
