• 21 November, 2024
Ghana’s Parliament, Alban Bagbin
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Ghana’s Parliament Suspended Indefinitely

The Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has suspended parliamentary proceedings indefinitely after chaotic scenes erupted in the chamber over

Niger Renames Streets and Monuments in Honour of her Own Heroes
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Niger Renames Streets and Monuments in Honour of her Own Heroes

Since the July 2023 coup, Niger’s military junta has steadily distanced itself from France, its former colonial ruler, while bolstering

Togo Suspends Ride-Hailing App Yango Over Security Concerns
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Togo Suspends Ride-Hailing App Yango Over Security Concerns

The Togolese government has suspended the operations of Yango, a ride-hailing app owned by Russian tech giant Yandex, just months

Ivory Coast Seeks to Strengthen Cocoa Sector Through Strategic Partnership with Malaysian Firm
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Ivory Coast Seeks to Expand Cocoa Processing Capabilities and Asia Market Share

Ivory Coast, the world’s largest cocoa producer, is ramping up efforts to expand its cocoa processing capabilities as it considers

Nigeria Ends NNPC’s Monopoly as Dangote Refinery Begins Direct Fuel Sales to Local Traders
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Nigeria Ends NNPC’s Monopoly as Dangote Refinery Begins Direct Fuel Sales to Local Traders

Nigeria’s local fuel traders can now purchase petrol directly from the Dangote Oil Refinery, ending the state-owned NNPC’s exclusive purchasing

Ghanaians Demand Action Against Illegal Mining in Peaceful Protests
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Ghanaians Demand Action Against Illegal Mining in Peaceful Protests

Hundreds of Ghanaians marched through the capital, Accra, on Friday in a peaceful protest against illegal gold mining, known locally

President of Cameroon Paul Biya
Africa Central News Politics Social West

Prolonged Absence of Cameroon’s President Paul Biya Sparks Speculation

Concerns over the wellbeing of Cameroon’s 91-year-old President Paul Biya have intensified as the country’s long-serving leader has not been

Fabio De Pasquale (left) and Sergio Spadaro (right)
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Italian Prosecutors Sentenced for Withholding Evidence in Nigerian Oilfield Corruption Case

Two Milan prosecutors, Fabio De Pasquale and Sergio Spadaro, were sentenced to eight months in prison by an Italian court

Interim President Capt. Ibrahim Traoré
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Burkina Faso Suspends U.S.-Funded Broadcaster Voice of America

Burkina Faso’s military junta has suspended U.S.-funded broadcaster Voice of America (VOA) for three months, accusing it of undermining morale

Benin’s First Five-Star Luxury Destination Opens: Sofitel Cotonou Marina Hotel & Spa
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Benin’s First Five-Star Luxury Destination Opens: Sofitel Cotonou Marina Hotel & Spa

Accor has marked a significant milestone in West Africa with the opening of the Sofitel Cotonou Marina Hotel & Spa