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Nigerian Court Upholds $220 Million Fine Against Meta for Data Privacy Violations
- By the Editor
- . 3 May 2025
A Nigerian court has upheld a $220 million fine imposed on Meta Platforms by Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection

Burkina Faso Thwarts Major Coup Attempt
- By the Editor
- . 26 April 2025
Burkina Faso’s military authorities have announced the foiling of a “major plot” to overthrow interim President Captain Ibrahim Traoré, revealing

Ghana Bans Foreigners from Local Gold Trade
- By the Editor
- . 25 April 2025
In a bold and sweeping reform, Ghana has banned all foreign nationals from participating in the purchase or trade of

US Court Awards Ghanaian Journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas $18 Million in Landmark Defamation Case
- By the Editor
- . 22 March 2025
In a historic ruling that underscores the global importance of press freedom and the safety of journalists, a US court

Nigeria’s Anti-Corruption Agency EFCC Recovers Nearly $500 Million in One Year
- By the Editor
- . 12 March 2025
Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has achieved a significant milestone in its ongoing battle against corruption, recovering nearly

France Hands Over Last Military Base in Ivory Coast
- By the Editor
- . 22 February 2025
A Shift in Security Relations as France’s Military Presence Declines in the Region France has officially withdrawn from its last

Niger’s Junta Proposes Five-Year Transition to Civilian Rule
- By the Editor
- . 22 February 2025
In a significant move towards shaping Niger’s political future, a national committee of 700 community leaders has recommended a five-year

Ghana High Court Discharges ex FA boss Kwesi Nyantakyi After Five-Year Corruption Trial
- By the Editor
- . 15 February 2025
A High Court in Accra has discharged Kwesi Nyantakyi, the former president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), marking the

Former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta Declared A Fugitive
- By the Editor
- . 13 February 2025
Ghana’s former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been declared a fugitive by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) after