Wave of kidnappings in the Bight of Biafra A decline in piracy has pushed criminals toward hostage-taking, creating a growing ransom economy in the ocean region from Nigeria to Gabon.

A rise in hostage-taking incidents in the Bight of Biafra since October 2023 can be associated with its proximity to the Niger Delta, the epicentre of maritime crime in the region, where waters ...

Piracy decline sparks wave of kidnappings in the Bight of Biafra A photograph dated 30 January 2007 shows Nigerian militants patrolling the creeks of the Niger Delta region of Southern Nigeria.

On Tuesday 8th of July 2025, the ECOWAS Commission, through its Department of Human Development and Social Affairs, in collaboration with the Department of Economic Affairs and Agriculture, officially ...

By Dr. Austin Orette I don’t enjoy replying to these incendiary and caustic postings of Biafrans. For us to move forward, someone has to do it. All the blame for Biafra must go to those who ...

By Dr. Austin Orette I don’t enjoy replying to these incendiary and caustic postings of Biafrans. For us to move forward, someone has to do it. All the blame for Biafra must go to those who ...

Kidjo, who comes from the West African country of Benin and has won five Grammy awards, was among the 35 names announced as part of the Walk of Fame's class of 2026 list.

Players of Benin Junior Cheetahs huddle prior to the start of the WAFU B U20 Boys Cup match between Benin and Ghana at Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence on July 16, 2025 in Prampram, Ghana.

Ivory Coast has arrested and extradited to Benin a journalist critical of the small west African country’s president, the reporter’s lawyers said late on Sunday.

Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo makes history as the first African artist to receive a Hollywood Walk of Fame star. Learn about her incredible career and humanitarian work.

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Everything you need to know about the Trump administration's impact on the auto industry, from tariffs on vehicles and parts to automaker responses.