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West Africa Terror: Why Attacks On Military Bases Are Rising – And Four Way
The Nigerian Voice
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More than 40 Malian soldiers were killed and one of the country’s military bases was taken over in early June 2025 in a major attack by an al-Qaeda linked group, Jama'a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), on the town of Boulikessi. The same...
Anxiety as Ghana, Togo, Benin battle Nigeria for top honours
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 9, 2025
Organisers of the 2025 Valuejet Lagos Regional Para Table Tennis Championship, which will feature some of West Africa’s top stars, say that they envisage exciting contests at the event slated for the Molade Okoya Thomas Hall of the Teslim Stadium,...
Production drop, aging farmers lead Togo to plan cotton sector revival
Fibre 2 Fashion
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Declining cotton production in two successive seasons and an aging farmer population has led Togo to plan the cotton sector’s revival.Farmers are increasingly shifting to food crops like maize, soybeans, and yams, which offer faster returns and...
Togo Records Sharpest Drop in Regional Market Debt in H1 2025
Togo First
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(Togo First) - Togo recorded the sharpest decline in public debt among West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) member states during the first half of 2025. Data from UMOA-Titres, the regional agency in charge of facilitating the issuance...
2027: North solidly behind Tinubu’s re-election – APC
Eagle Online
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July 8, 2025
Senator Ajibola Bashiru, the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says the North firmly supports President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in spite of rumours of a gang up. He made this known on Monday in Ibadan, the Oyo State...
Togo Sets 92,500-Ton Cotton Goal, but Doubts Remain
Togo First
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(Togo First) - With cotton production declining and farmers aging, Togo is banking on an ambitious push to revive the sector. The goal is to exceed 92,500 tons in the next season. But unpredictable weather, a lack of young workers, and rising...
Togo and Four Neighbors Sign Regional Pact on Security and Refugee Protection
Togo First
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(Togo First) - On Friday, July 4, in Lomé, Togo, Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, and Ghana officially adopted and signed a joint declaration on national security and refugee protection. The signing took place on the second day of the...
West Africa terror: why attacks on military bases are rising...
Modern Ghana
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More than 40 Malian soldiers were killed and one of the country's military bases was taken over in early June 2025 in a major attack by an al-Qaeda linked group, Jama'a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), on the town of Boulikessi. The same...
2027: What Is Amiss With The Opposition Coalition
Daily Independent
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July 9, 2025
1 The past two weeks have been quite interesting as we witnessed the emergence of the much-awaited coalition that would hopefully eliminate the lingering fear amongst a section of the nation’s political elite that the country is slipping rapidly...
Benin, Togo owe Nigeria over $11m electricity supply – NERC
New National Star
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July 7, 2025
BY SAM OTUONYE Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has disclosed that the Republics of Benin and Togo have failed to remit over $11 million owed Nigeria for electricity supplied during the first quarter of 2025. The two West African...
West Africa terror: why attacks on military bases are rising – and four ways to respond
The Conversation
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July 7, 2025
More than 40 Malian soldiers were killed and one of the country’s military bases was taken over in early June 2025 in a major attack by an al-Qaeda linked group, Jama'a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), on the town of Boulikessi. The same...
WAYA raises concerns over violent crackdowns on youth demonstrations in Togo
Ghana News Agency
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July 7, 2025
By Eric K. Amoh/Albert Futukpor Tamale, July 7, GNA – The West African Youth Alliance (WAYA) has raised concerns over the ongoing developments in Togo where youth-led protests against perceived Constitutional manipulation and democratic...
Benin, Togo Owe Nigeria Over $11m For Q1 2025 Electricity Supply
Biz Watch Nigeria
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July 7, 2025
Benin and Togo owe Nigeria over $11 million for electricity supplied in the first quarter of 2025, according to data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The debt stems from bilateral agreements under which Nigeria’s...
Nigerian travellers pay N274,500 different taxes on each international flight – Findings
Business Hallmark
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July 7, 2025
Air passengers flying out of Nigeria are paying one of the highest amounts in taxes and charges across Africa, with an average cost of $180 (N275,500) per international departure, nearly three times the continental average of $68, according to a...
Benin, Togo Owe Nigeria Over $11m in Electricity Payments—NERC
News Central TV
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July 7, 2025
The Republics of Benin and Togo have failed to remit over $11 million owed to Nigeria for electricity supplied during the first quarter of 2025, according to a report by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The two West African...
Nigeria, Togo set to defend titles at 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championships
The Sun Nigeria
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July 6, 2025
Defending champions, Nigeria and Togo are gearing up to retain their titles at the 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championships, scheduled to take place from July 16 to 19 at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos. Nigeria,...
Nigeria, Togo set for showdown at ITTF W’Africa championships
Punch
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July 6, 2025
Defending champions Nigeria and Togo are preparing to retain their titles at the 2025 International Table Tennis Africa Federation West Africa Regional Championships in Lagos from July 16 to 19. The event will take place at the Molade Okoya-Thomas...
An Open Letter To The President Of The Republic Of Ghana, H....
Modern Ghana
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Your Excellency, Warm greetings from the people of the Anlo enclave, especially those living along the vulnerable stretch of the coast from Blekusu through Agavedzi, Salakope, Amutsinu, Salakope, Adina to Denu, and beyond. On behalf of countless...
Terrorists attacking farmers, unsuspecting civilians – MBF President, Bitrus
Daily Post
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July 6, 2025
President of the Middle Belt Forum, Pogu Bitrus has assessed the continuous attack on the North-Central geo-political zone of the country. In this interview with DAILY POST, Bitrus proffered possible solutions to end the incessant attacks on the...
We Call For Peaceful And Political Settlement To The Crisis In The Republic Of Togo
Scoop
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Again, the people of Togo are on the streets across the country to protest against their government. As a result, protesters are now calling for President Faure Gnassingbe to resign over what the Togolese people say, his failed leadership in the...