West Africa
Senate approves Tinubu's troop deployment to Benin Republic
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Nigeria's Senate has approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's deployment of troops to the Republic of Benin following an attempted coup. The move is praised by governors for averting a major security threat to Nigeria. Regional figures emphasize it as a model for safeguarding democracy.
Nigeria's Federal Government and Chad have held discussions on implementing the Abidjan-Lagos Highway Project.
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Ghana's Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has signaled interest in a joint bid with Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire to host the FIFA World Cup after 2034. This potential partnership builds on the countries' shared history of co-hosting major tournaments and their strong football legacies. Adams highlighted the growing trend of multi-nation bids as an opportunity for West Africa.