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Togo Heads to Poll Amidst Constitutional Changes

Togo Heads to Poll Amidst Constitutional Changes

(3 Minutes Read)   Togo’s opposition had hoped to gain enough seats in parliament in this election to be able to prevent changes like the...
Nigeria Defends itself on 'Lower' Diesel Standards

Nigeria Defends itself on ‘Lower’ Diesel Standards

(3 Minutes Read) Nigeria defended its decision on higher diesel sulphur content which attracted criticism recently. Nigeria's oil regulator clarified that recent changes to fuel...
Burkina Faso Suspends BBC and Voice of America Alleging Wrong Reporting

Burkina Faso Suspends BBC and Voice of America Alleging Wrong Reporting

(3 Minutes Read) Burkina Faso’s communication spokesperson, Tonssira Myrian Corine Sanou, said late that both radio stations would be suspended for two weeks, and warned...
Ghana’s Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia Meets Holy See

Ghana’s Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia Meets Holy See

(3 Minutes Read) Ghana's Vice-President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, held a significant meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican recently, aimed at bolstering diplomatic ties between...
Nigeria Seeks USD 2.25 Billion Loan from World Bank

Nigeria Seeks USD 2.25 Billion Loan from World Bank

(3 Minutes Read) Nigeria has said it is seeking up to USD 2.25 billion from the World Bank as a loan, according to its Finance...
Niger to Export Oil Through Benin Port of Sémè Kraké

Niger to Export Oil Through Benin Port of Sémè Kraké

(4 Minutes Read) The pipeline, linking Koulele in Niger to the port of Seme in Benin will produce about 90,000 barrels per day (bpd), something that...
Racial Discrimination Charges Against Chinese Super Market in Abuja

Racial Discrimination Charges Against Chinese Super Market in Abuja

(3 Minutes Read) In response, the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Nigeria denied the racism allegations. It emphasized their commitment to equality and inclusiveness. However,...
Women Cooperative in Ivory Coast to Grow Vegetables

Women Cooperative in Ivory Coast to Grow Vegetables

(3 Minutes Read) According to a U.K.-funded study in Ivory Coast in 2020, 42.9% of women in the country work in agriculture, more than any...
Nigeria’s Oil Production Dips: OPEC

Nigeria’s Oil Production Dips: OPEC

(3 Minutes read) The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) says Nigeria’s average daily crude oil production dropped again in March. OPEC data shows that...
Niger to Supply Diesel to Mali

Niger to Supply Diesel to Mali

(3 Minutes Read) Niger is set to deliver 150 million liters of diesel to neighboring Mali after the two countries signed a partnership recently. The...

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