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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

DR Congo Receives First Batch of Mpox Vaccines
- By the Editor
- . 5 September 2024
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has received its first shipment of 100,000 mpox vaccines from the European Union (EU),

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

Botswana Expands Free Wi-Fi Access Amidst High Internet Costs
- By the Editor
- . 5 September 2024
In a significant move to bridge the digital divide, Botswana’s SmartBots initiative continues to transform public access to the internet,

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

Lesotho counts foreign-owned businesses, says SA retailers must find local partners
- By the Editor
- . 3 September 2024
Lesotho Trade and Industry Minister Mokhethi Shelile. (@UNLesotho/X) Lesotho has rekindled moves to implement localisation rules for certain types of

Botswana Unveils Second-Largest Diamond in History: A 2,492-Carat Marvel
- By the Editor
- . 2 September 2024
In a remarkable discovery that has captured the world’s attention, a 2,492-carat diamond, now recognised as the second-largest ever found,

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

Tunisian President Sacks Prime Minister Amid Rising Tensions
- By the Editor
- . 9 August 2024
In a surprise move late Wednesday, Tunisian President Kais Saied dismissed Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani and swiftly appointed Social Affairs