Senegal Elected to Lead ECOWAS Commission for 2026–2030 Term
Senegal has been chosen to preside over the Commission of the Economic Community of West African ...
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Kenyan Court Suspends $1.6 Billion Health Agreement with the United States Over Data Privacy Concerns
AKenyan High Court has issued a conservatory order temporarily halting the implementation of a 1.6 billion ...
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France Assists Benin in Foiling Coup Attempt Amid Renewed Scrutiny of Foreign Involvement in West Africa
Calm has been restored to Cotonou following a failed coup attempt in Benin, after loyalist security ...
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Nigeria establishes tax policy committee to guide capital gains tax implementation
Nigeria’s Federal Government has inaugurated the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC) to oversee the rollout ...
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South Africa’s ANC Power Struggle Threatens Ramaphosa’s Leadership
Amid renewed murmurings of internal division within the African National Congress, a controversial letter allegedly circulated ...
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African Union Raises Concerns Over Tanzania’s Election Conduct Amid Reports of Violence
The African Union (AU) has expressed serious concern over the conduct of Tanzania’s recent presidential elections, ...
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Olusola Osinoiki’s new book rethinks money, purpose and progress in modern Africa
In an age where the rhythm of professional ambition often outpaces personal reflection, Nigerian investor, mentor, ...
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Trump’s Nigeria Strike Threat Jolts Washington and Reignites Debate on Africa’s Place in U.S. Policy
When former U.S. President Donald Trump declared on his social media platform Truth Social that he ...
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DR Congo Peace Talks with M23 Rebels Set to Resume in Doha
The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Félix Tshisekedi, has announced that peace ...
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Tanzania Declares Presidential Election Result Following Reports of Civil Unrest
Tanzania’s National Electoral Commission has announced that President Samia Suluhu Hassan has secured a substantial victory ...
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