Burkina Faso Launches New Biometric Passports Without ECOWAS Logo
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Burkina Faso Launches New Passports Without ECOWAS Logo

Burkina Faso has introduced new biometric passports that no longer feature the logo of the Economic Community of West African

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DR Congo Receives First Batch of Mpox Vaccines

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
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Ghana Takes Lead in African Nuclear Energy with First Small Modular Reactor

During the US-Africa Nuclear Energy Summit (USANES) in Nairobi, Kenya, Nuclear Power Ghana and U.S. nuclear technology developer Regnum Technology

West African Submarine Internet Cables Now Repaired, Restoring Connectivity Across Africa
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Botswana Expands Free Wi-Fi Access Amidst High Internet Costs

In a significant move to bridge the digital divide, Botswana’s SmartBots initiative continues to transform public access to the internet,

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Burkina Faso Nationalises Two Gold Mines

Burkina Faso has reached an agreement to nationalise two gold mines, Boungou and Wahgnion, in a deal worth approximately $80

Global Cocoa Prices Surge to Record Highs
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Ghana Set to Raise Cocoa Farmers’ Pay by 45%

In a significant move to support its cocoa farmers and curb the rising issue of bean smuggling, Ghana is preparing

News24 | Lesotho counts foreign-owned businesses, says SA retailers must find local partners
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Lesotho counts foreign-owned businesses, says SA retailers must find local partners

Lesotho Trade and Industry Minister Mokhethi Shelile. (@UNLesotho/X) Lesotho has rekindled moves to implement localisation rules for certain types of

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Botswana Unveils Second-Largest Diamond in History: A 2,492-Carat Marvel

In a remarkable discovery that has captured the world’s attention, a 2,492-carat diamond, now recognised as the second-largest ever found,

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Chidimma Adetshina Crowned Miss Universe Nigeria After Nationality Controversy in South Africa

Chidimma Adetshina, a 23-year-old law student, has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria, marking a triumphant turn in her journey after

Tunisian President Kais Saied (L) shaking hands Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani, in Tunis, Tunisia, Aug. 1, 2023. (AP Photo)
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Tunisian President Sacks Prime Minister Amid Rising Tensions

In a surprise move late Wednesday, Tunisian President Kais Saied dismissed Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani and swiftly appointed Social Affairs