Three Takfiris arrested (National Guard)

Tunis: Three Takfiris wanted for “belonging to a terrorist organisation” were arrested on Tuesday in Tunis by the National Guard and counter-terrorism units.

The individuals had been sentenced to prison terms ranging from 6 to 16 years, according to …

Kemi Seba calls Benin and Niger for peace

Ouagadougou: Pan-Africanist and anti-colonialist activist, Kemi Séba called for peace between Niger and his country, Benin, Tuesday in Niamey during a meeting with Nigerien authorities, reports Nigerian Press Agency.

‘From afar, it was completely nor…

Zimbabwe adopts new gold-backed currency

Ouagadougou: Zimbabwe has adopted ‘Zimbabwe gold’ or ‘ZIG’, a new currency backed by gold, a precious substance whose production is expected to increase in the coming months, according to a government official.

Instead of the Zimbabwean dollar, the v…