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Togo Suspends Ride-Hailing App Yango Over Security Concerns
- By the Editor
- . 21 October 2024
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 Expand Cocoa Processing Capabilities and Asia Market Share
- By the Editor
- . 16 October 2024
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
- By the Editor
- . 16 October 2024
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
- By the Editor
- . 16 October 2024
Hundreds of Ghanaians marched through the capital, Accra, on Friday in a peaceful protest against illegal gold mining, known locally

Prolonged Absence of Cameroon’s President Paul Biya Sparks Speculation
- By the Editor
- . 10 October 2024
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

Italian Prosecutors Sentenced for Withholding Evidence in Nigerian Oilfield Corruption Case
- By the Editor
- . 9 October 2024
Two Milan prosecutors, Fabio De Pasquale and Sergio Spadaro, were sentenced to eight months in prison by an Italian court

Burkina Faso Suspends U.S.-Funded Broadcaster Voice of America
- By the Editor
- . 9 October 2024
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
- By the Editor
- . 3 October 2024
Accor has marked a significant milestone in West Africa with the opening of the Sofitel Cotonou Marina Hotel & Spa

Benin Foils Coup Plot: Ex-Minister and Presidential Guard Commander Arrested
- By the Editor
- . 26 September 2024
In a significant development in Benin, three prominent figures, including a former sports minister and the commander of the Republican

Nigerian Authorities Seize 19kg of Cocaine Worth $2.93M at Lagos Airport
- By the Editor
- . 25 September 2024
Nigerian officials from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have successfully intercepted 19.4 kg (42.77 pounds) of cocaine with