A Climate On Edge: How Environmental Disasters Are Deepening Hardship In Nigeria And West Africa -By Nkiru Okparuba Jude

From the receding Lake Chad in the north to the flooded plains of the Niger Delta, Nigeria and much of West Africa are facing a worsening climate crisis that threatens livelihoods, security, and survival. What was once viewed as a distant...

Climate Change And The Looming Humanitarian Crisis In West Africa -By Nkiru Okparuba Jude

The West African region, already burdened by insecurity, poverty, and weak infrastructure, is now facing an even more devastating threat—climate change. From the advancing Sahara desert in Niger and Mali to the rising sea levels along the Nigerian...

Permissible Lawlessness: Recidivism of Unconstitutional Changes of Government and International Law

Bola A. Akinterinwa One major reason that might have informed the choice of the theme of the 46th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of International Law, holding on Tuesday, 21st and Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 at the Nigerian Institute...

Madagascar’s military power grab shows Africa’s coup problem isn’t restricted to Sahel region

Madagascar’s 2025 military coup, led by Col. Randrianirina, reflects rising coup risk across Africa. Despite global declines, coups remain common on the continent due to poverty, weak institutions, and eroding anti-coup norms, emboldening future...

Chad criticized over constitutional amendment extending president’s term limit

Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Thursday condemned the announcement of a new constitutional amendment in Chad, stating that it threatens to pose a significant setback to the rule of law and democracy by empowering current President Mahamat Idriss Déby...

Over 26 terrorist’s leaders eliminated as military restores order in North-East

North-East Nigeria is witnessing a major turnaround in security, thanks to intensified military efforts and tighter collaboration among security forces, according to Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar,...

President Tinubu Returns To Abuja After Counterterrorism Meeting In Rome

President Bola Tinubu returns to Abuja on Saturday after participating in the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government-level Meeting in Rome, Italy. The Aqaba Process is a counter-terrorism initiative launched by His Majesty King Abdullah II of...

President Tinubu Returns To Abuja After Counter-terrorism Meeting In Ro

President Bola Tinubu is set to return to Abuja on Saturday after participating in the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government-level Meeting in Rome, Italy. It is understood that the Aqaba Process is a counter-terrorism initiative launched by...

Central African Republic: “3R” fighters in the northwest lay down their arms

Some carried weapons of war; others, ammunition – the very elements on which their eligibility for the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) process in which they were about to embark depended. Wishes of happiness rang out from the...

Rights group warns change of constitution in Chad threatens rule of law, democracy

17 october 2025 - 11:03:58 MA 828 Views Panafrican News Agency Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) – Chad's new constitutional amendment abolishing presidential term limits is a serious setback for the rule of law and democracy, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has warned

Chad reinstates ties with Harry's conservation charity

Chad announced last week it was ending the organisation's mandates, citing a resurgence of poaching, under-investment, and alleged breaches of contract. African Parks said at the time it was seeking discussions with the government.

Rights group warns constitutional change in Chad threatens rule of law, democracy

17 october 2025 - 11:03:58 MA 192 Views Panafrican News Agency Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) – Chad's new constitutional amendment abolishing presidential term limits is a serious setback for the rule of law and democracy, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has warned

Tinubu Returns to Abuja After Rome Summit on West Africa Security

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja following his participation in the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government-level Meeting in Rome, Italy, where global leaders convened to bolster counter-terrorism efforts with a sharp focus on...

Beyond Net Zero: Africa’s Decarbonisation Must Be Guided By Human Development Rights, Says Olasupo Shasore SAN, Insists on Decarbonisation Legal Framework

1 In a powerful critique of global climate policy, legal expert Olasupo Shasore SAN asserts that Africa’s transition to a sustainable and cleaner energy future “must be guided by justice, equity, and accountability,” warning that the continent...

Tracing ‘Green Sahara’ in Chad’s Northern Desert

AFP-Jiji A view from a cave in the Guelta d’Archei. Photos were taken in Ennedi Ouest Province, Chad, in July. AFP-Jiji 11:27 JST, October 17, 2025 N’DJAMENA (AFP-Jiji) — A cloud of dust escapes from an excavation site in the sand of Chad’s arid...

Global Recognition: UN Adopts Resolution on Awaza Political Declaration for Landlocked Countries

The UN General Assembly unanimously adopted the Resolution titled “Awaza Political Declaration” during the 18th plenary meeting of the 80th session. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov during...

Chad restores ties with wildlife charity linked to Prince Harry

A conservation group linked to Prince Harry and Chad's government have agreed to sign a new partnership - less than two weeks after the central African country severed ties with the organisation. Chad had terminated its agreement with African...

Chad reinstates ties with Prince Harry’s conservation charity

N’DJAMENA (Reuters) -Chad has reinstated management agreements with African Parks, the conservation group whose board includes Britain’s Prince Harry, and begun talks on new deals for joint management of ongoing projects, the environment ministry...

Can African Union prevent military coups like in Madagascar?

The African Union (AU) suspended Madagascar's membership on Wednesday following a coup to oust President Andry Rajoelina, which came after three weeks of Gen Z-led anti-government protests. The coup leader, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, was sworn...

Africa has turned its back on Prince Harry

Prince Harry has long claimed an affinity with Africa. He first visited at the age of 13, just months after Diana’s death, and later described his joy at seeing the Maasai Mara and meeting Nelson Mandela for the first time. “He was at a very...