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Mysterious African manatees inspire a growing chorus of champions
- By the Editor
- . 8 September 2024
Cameroonian conservationist Aristide Kamla recently won the prestigious Whitely Award for his ongoing work to understand and conserve the African

Burkina Faso Launches New Passports Without ECOWAS Logo
- By the Editor
- . 5 September 2024
Burkina Faso has introduced new biometric passports that no longer feature the logo of the Economic Community of West African

Ghana Takes Lead in African Nuclear Energy with First Small Modular Reactor
- By the Editor
- . 5 September 2024
During the US-Africa Nuclear Energy Summit (USANES) in Nairobi, Kenya, Nuclear Power Ghana and U.S. nuclear technology developer Regnum Technology

Burkina Faso Nationalises Two Gold Mines
- By the Editor
- . 5 September 2024
Burkina Faso has reached an agreement to nationalise two gold mines, Boungou and Wahgnion, in a deal worth approximately $80

Ghana Set to Raise Cocoa Farmers’ Pay by 45%
- By the Editor
- . 4 September 2024
In a significant move to support its cocoa farmers and curb the rising issue of bean smuggling, Ghana is preparing

Chidimma Adetshina Crowned Miss Universe Nigeria After Nationality Controversy in South Africa
- By the Editor
- . 2 September 2024
Chidimma Adetshina, a 23-year-old law student, has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria, marking a triumphant turn in her journey after

Nigeria Detains Seven Polish Nationals and Local Tailors for Making Russian Flags Used in Protests
- By the Editor
- . 9 August 2024
Nigeria has detained several tailors who were allegedly involved in creating Russian flags that were waved during anti-government protests in

Nigeria’s President Tinubu Calls for Suspension of Protests
- By the Editor
- . 7 August 2024
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu on Sunday urged citizens to suspend ongoing protests against the rising cost of living to allow

Niger Joins Mali and Cuts Diplomatic Ties with Ukraine
- By the Editor
- . 7 August 2024
Niger’s junta announced on Tuesday that it has severed diplomatic relations with Ukraine following remarks from Ukrainian officials perceived as

Mali Cuts Diplomatic Ties with Ukraine Over Allegedly Supporting Terrorism
- By the Editor
- . 7 August 2024
Mali has announced the immediate severing of diplomatic relations with Ukraine following comments from a Ukrainian military intelligence spokesperson about