Despite a dramatic threat from US President Donald Trump to launch military action against Nigeria over alleged Christian persecution, the country’s economy remains remarkably stable, reflecting resilience amid geopolitical tensions. Data from key economic activities as monitored by Pinnacle daily highlight a robust economic outlook, showcasing the Nigerian economy’s ability to weather external challenges. Trump's …
Mali’s military ruler, General Assimi Goita, has addressed the nation for the first time regarding the ongoing fuel crisis, warning of deadly risks faced by citizens and tanker drivers amid a blockade by a jihadi group. Speaking early this week during a visit to Bougouni in southern Mali to inaugurate a lithium mine, Goita said, …
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan was on Monday sworn in for a second term in office amid heavy security, following an election that has been widely condemned by the opposition and international observers. The ceremony, held at a military parade ground in the capital city, Dodoma, was closed to the public and broadcast live on …
Air travel in Tanzania grounded to a halt over the weekend as domestic flights were cancelled and international travel severely disrupted following President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s landslide election victory, which opposition groups have rejected. Hundreds of passengers were stranded at airports, with many unable to access flight information due to widespread internet blackouts. “We are …
In a landmark achievement for football in Niger, the global governing body FIFA has officially launched two FIFA Arena mini-pitches as part of its innovative FIFA Arenas project. This significant event took place over the weekend and marks a pivotal moment in the West African nation’s sporting history. The newly inaugurated pitches, located at CES …
Western nations have begun moves to evacuate their citizens from Mali as a deepening fuel blockade threatens to paralyse the country, ignite public anger, and weaken the ruling military junta’s grip on power. The United States on Thursday ordered non-essential embassy staff and family members to leave the country, joining Germany, Italy, and other Western …
The city of al-Fashir, the historic heart of Sudan’s Darfur region, has descended into a nightmare. Once a hub of culture, trade, and education, the city now stands as a stark symbol of the human cost of Sudan’s ongoing war. Over the past week, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group led by General …
Hurricane Melissa has unleashed catastrophic destruction across Jamaica, making landfall as a powerful Category 5 storm, one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes ever recorded, hit the island nation. Torrential floods swept through southwestern communities on Tuesday as winds reaching 185 mph (295 kph) tore roofs from buildings and sent boulders crashing onto major roads. Landslides, …
Kenyan authorities have seized more than one tonne of methamphetamine in a major Indian Ocean drug bust carried out with support from INTERPOL. Six suspects were arrested during the high-seas operation. The interception took place on October 21, when the Kenyan Navy stopped a suspicious dhow about 340 nautical miles east of Mombasa. The action …
The Malian government has shut down all schools and universities across the country following a severe fuel crisis caused by a militant blockade. Education Minister Amadou Sy Savane announced on state television Sunday that classes would be suspended for two weeks. He explained that the fuel shortage has disrupted the movement of teachers and school …
