Lagos loses $2.1bn to environmental pollution, says Minister (Guardian) Minister of Science and Technology, Ogbonnaya Onu has said Lagos state has lost $2.1 billion due to the adverse effect of pollution, according to a report by the World Health Organization…
Mali’s coup is cheered at home but upsets neighbours
Crowds rejoiced after a group of colonels seized power in Mali, a vast country stretching into the Sahara, where troops – including French soldiers and UN peacekeepers – are fighting jihadist groups, but not everyone is happy, writes West Africa…
Mali violence: At least 30 killed in spate of violence
At least 30 people, including nine soldiers, have been killed in three separate incidents in Mali. Twenty-one were killed when gunmen attacked a village in central Mali, burning houses, crops and livestock. A group of eight soldiers also died in…
Thirteen French troops killed in helicopter crash in Mali (BBC)
Thirteen French soldiers were killed when two helicopters collided during an operation against jihadists in Mali, the French president’s office said. Monday’s accident is one of the worst losses of life for the French military in decades. French President Emmanuel…
Mali army loses 24 soldiers in Niger border attack (BBC)
Twenty-four soldiers have been killed in an attack by militants in eastern Mali, the country’s army has said. Another 29 were also injured during a joint operation between troops from Mali and Niger in the Gao border region. Mali’s army…
Basketball: Nigeria, Mozambique Secure WOQT Tickets (Independent)
After out dunking Mali by 74 – 59 points in their semifinal game on Sunday, reigning African Champions, D’Tigress of Nigeria has secured one of the continent’s ticket at the FIBA Africa Pre-Olympics Qualifiers in Maputo, Mozambique for the Olympics…
Olympic qualifier: D’Tigress beat Mozambique, play Mali in semis (Punch)
D’Tigress increased their chances of qualifying for the 2020 Olympics after defeating hosts of the FIBA Africa Women’s pre Olympics qualifying tournament, Mozambique 57-48 at the Pavilhao Maxaquene on Saturday. The 2019 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket champions showed superiority over their…
Mali attack: ‘100 killed’ in Dogon village (BBC)
Nearly 100 people have been killed in attack in a village in central Mali inhabited by the Dogon ethnic group, reports say. The attack happened in Sobane-Kou, close to Sanga town, according to French-language news outlet RFI. The bodies of…
UN peacekeeper killed in Mali (Guardian)
A Nigerian peacekeeper was killed Saturday in an attack on the United Nations’ stabilization mission in Mali, the UN said. The victim “succumbed to his wounds following the armed attack by unidentified assailants” in Timbuktu, a statement said. A Nigerian…
Mali violence: PM and entire government resigns (BBC)
The prime minister of Mali and his entire government have resigned, following an upsurge of violence in the country. On Wednesday, a motion of no confidence was submitted as MPs blamed Prime Minister Soumeylou Boubeye Maiga for failing to handle…