Military-run Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger pull out of key international court

Special Report: Lavrov of Russia; Barbados, China, Niger, Germany, Burkina Faso

Sergey Lavrov, Russia’s foreign minister, warned Western leaders in his remarks to the General Assembly that his country would carry out a “decisive response” to any attack. Here, he briefs reporters after his speech, Sept. 27, 2025. JOHN...

Congo to start building gold reserves as price surges, central bank governor says

By Duncan Miriri and Sonia Rolley NAIROBI (Reuters) -The Democratic Republic of Congo will start building gold reserves to bolster its currency and lift its economy, the central bank governor said, joining a rush in Africa and elsewhere to...

Ghana’s Industrial Failure Not Economic But Political

Every administration since 1966 has tried to erase the legacy of its predecessor rather than continue it. Industrialization, however, demands policy continuity, not political rivalry. Nkrumah built factories; Busia dismantled them. Acheampong...

WAFU B U-17 Championship: Garba Targets Victory Against Burkina Faso

Golden Eaglets head coach Manu Garba is optimistic his side will have a good outing against Burkina Faso, reports Completesports.com. Garba’s side will take on Baby Stallions of Burkina Faso in their second game at the ongoing WAFU B U-17...

Acting President Chiwenga to officially open 27th Mine Entra Expo

Acting President Dr Constantino Chiwenga is today expected to officially open the 27th edition of the Mining, Engineering and Transport (Mine Entra) Expo at the Zimbabwe International Conference and Exhibition Smart City (ZICES) in Bulawayo. The...

ECOWAS Ministers Tackle Statutory Posts Distribution in Abuja

West African ministers gathered in Abuja, Nigeria, for a critical two-day meeting on October 7 and 8 to deliberate on the equitable distribution of statutory positions within ECOWAS institutions for the 2026 to 2030 term. The ad hoc ministerial...

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger pull out of key international court

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Ruling military juntas in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger say the three countries are withdrawing from the International Criminal Court, accusing the global tribunal of what they say is selective justice. The pullout was not...

Minister pledges support to GMA to enhance operations

By Kodjo Adams Accra, Oct. 1, GNA – Mrs Dorcas Affo-Toffey, the Deputy Minister of Transport, has assured Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) of the Ministry’s support to enhance its operation effectively. She underscored the sector’s key role in...

World Bank Vice President for Western and Central Africa visits Benin, Burkina Faso and Niger

27 september 2025 - 06:28:11 MA/AR 250 Views Panafrican News Agency Washington, DC, USA (PANA) - World Bank Regional Vice President for Western and Central Africa Ousmane Diagana will undertake a three-country visit to the region from 27 September...

Brazil Tops First Abia International Para Badminton Championship

Emmanuel Ugwu-Nwogo in Umuahia Nigeria was confined to the fourth position as the first Abia International Para Badminton Championship ended at the weekend with Brazil emerging the overall winner with seven gold, three silver, and five bronze...

Sahel Bloc Withdraws from International Criminal Court: Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso Announce Departure

In a coordinated and surprising move the Sahel Bloc which is made up of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have jointly announced their immediate withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC). The three West African nations, all currently...

Investor Outlook: Gold miner expands Quebec footprint with twin acquisitions to form major gold camp

Renaud Adams, president and CEO of IAMGOLD, joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss the company's outlook, future plans and expansion of gold portfolio. IAMGOLD Corp. is expanding its holdings in Quebec’s Chibougamau region with two acquisitions worth...

Henry Srebrnik: The International Criminal Court’s Africa issue

Breadcrumb Trail Links TJ Comment Columnist From the start, the court's investigations centred on Africa, creating a visible pattern of focus in prosecutions Published Oct 08, 2025 • Last updated 5 hours ago • 4 minute read The International...

Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, Guinea cannot continue under military rule – Shehu Sani

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has said Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea can’t continue under military rule. Sani predicted that these countries will some day return to civilian rule where they would conduct elections. Posting on...

WAFU B U-17 Championship: Garba upbeat Golden Eaglets will beat Burkina Faso 

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Golden Eaglets head coach Manu Garba says his team will improve on their performance when they face Burkina Faso, Prompt News reports. The four-time world champions started their campaign at the 2025 WAFU B U-17...

Business News | President of the Gambia, H.E. Mr. ADAMA BARROW to Inaugurate the 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025, Being Held in the Gambia

BusinessWire India Banjul [The Gambia] / Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 8: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, will conduct the 12th Edition of their annual conference, "Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary", in...

Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger quit International Criminal Court

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), declaring that they no longer recognize the court’s jurisdiction. In a joint statement, the three military-led governments accused the ICC...

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger withdraw from ICC, accuse Court of ‘Neocolonial Repression’

Military-led governments in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), citing concerns over what they described as “neocolonial repression.” In a joint statement issued on Monday,...

TV guide: Where and how to watch the AUSvIND white-ball series

Australia: Foxtel and Kayo Sports India plus Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka: JioStar (formerly Disney Star) United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland: TNT Sports New Zealand: Sky NZ Cook Islands, Fiji,...