• 23 November, 2024
Nigerian Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu
Africa News Politics West

EFCC Clarifies Investigation: Dr. Betta Edu Not Linked to Alleged N30 Billion Misappropriation

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a clarifying statement regarding ongoing investigations involving Dr. Betta Edu, the

First Under Sea Internet Cable Repair Ship Arrives at SAT-3 Site in West Africa
Africa Business News Social Technology West

First Under Sea Internet Cable Repair Ship Arrives at SAT-3 Site in West Africa

Orange Marine’s cable ship Léon Thévenin has reached the site of one of the major undersea cable breaks off the

Alarming Rise of New Drug "Kush" is Causing Havoc in West Africa
Africa Health News Social West

Sierra Leone Declares National Emergency on Kush Drug

Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio, has declared a national emergency on substance abuse, particularly focusing on the rising use

Mauritius Quarantines Norwegian Cruise Ship
Africa News Social Travel West

Late to Reboard: Tourists Stranded Mid-Cruise in São Tomé

After what started as a dream voyage, several American travellers found themselves stranded in West Africa mid-cruise while en route

Lagos, Nigeria: Dangote Oil Refinery Starts Production
Africa Business News Social West

Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery Begins Local Supply of Petroleum

Nigeria’s long-awaited Dangote oil refinery has commenced supplying petroleum products to the local market, marking a significant milestone in the

Bassirou Diomaye Faye Sworn in as Senegal's Youngest President
Africa News Politics West

Bassirou Diomaye Faye Sworn in as Senegal’s Youngest President

Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a left-wing pan-Africanist, has been inaugurated as the youngest president of Senegal after securing a first-round victory

Ghana Launches Ambitious "One-Student, One Laptop" Initiative
Africa Education News Social West

Ghana Launches Ambitious “One-Student, One Laptop” Initiative

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo inaugurated Ghana’s groundbreaking “One-Student, One Laptop” initiative, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s education

MTN Group Initiates Strategic Exit from Guinea-Bissau and Guinea-Conakry
Africa Business Central News West

MTN Group Initiates Strategic Exit from Guinea-Bissau and Guinea-Conakry

Africa’s telecommunications giant, MTN Group, has embarked on a strategic shift, opting to exit smaller markets within the West and

Nigeria's Air Peace London Route Sparks Ripple Effect in Pricing
Africa Business Diaspora News Travel West

Nigeria’s Air Peace London Route Sparks Ripple Effect in Pricing

Nigerians, long accustomed to enduring arduous and costly journeys to London, have found respite in a groundbreaking shift spearheaded by

Bassirou Diomaye Faye
Africa News Politics Social West

Bassirou Diomaye Faye Elected Senegal’s President

Senegal’s President-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has pledged to lead with humility and transparency in his inaugural address following Sunday’s historic