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Thousands March in Niger in Support of Junta

Thousands March in Niger in Support of Junta

(3 Minutes Read) The demonstration took place amid broader accusations of French plots to overthrow the regime that deposed Mohamed Bazoum and oversaw the withdrawal...
Gabon Conducts Referendum on New Constitution

Gabon Conducts Referendum on New Constitution

(3 Minutes Read) Nearly 1 million people in the oil-rich nation have cast their ballot to approve or reject the new constitution, which was made...
Senegal’s Election: Old Political Rivals to Engage in Showdown

Senegal’s Election: Old Political Rivals to Engage in Showdown

(3 Minutes Read)   Former President Sall, now campaigning remotely from Morocco, accuses Faye's administration of reversing his economic progress. In response, Faye's government blames...
Nigeria’s October Inflation at 33.9%

Nigeria’s October Inflation at 33.9%

(2 Minutes Read) Data released by the National Bureau of Statistics showed food inflation nearly touched 40% year-on-year in October from 37.77%. The jump was...
Nigeria: Fuel Import Goes Up in October Despite Functioning Domestic Refinery

Nigeria: Fuel Import Goes Up in October Despite Functioning Domestic Refinery

(3 Minutes Read) The amount of Premium Motor Spirits (Petrol) imported into Nigeria surged in October despite the recent boom in domestic oil production. Complications...
Mali Up Against Foreign Mining Giants

Mali Up Against Foreign Mining Giants

(2 Minutes read) Mali, one of Africa’s largest gold producers, is undergoing a radical transformation in its mining sector. The Malian government is intensifying its...
Nigeria Seeks Chinese Help in Aluminum Processing

Nigeria Seeks Chinese Help in Aluminum Processing

(3 Minutes Read) Nigeria has inked a USD 1.2 billion deal with a Chinese firm to revitalize a gas processing facility. This can propel the...
Nigerian Equity Market Rebounds, Investors Gain N 96 bn

Nigerian Equity Market Rebounds, Investors Gain N 96 bn

(3 Minutes Read) Investors on the Nigerian Exchange Limited gained N96bn at the close of trading on Wednesday, thus reversing the N68bn loss recorded in...
Ghana’s SC Reverses Parliament Speaker’s Decision to Keep Four Seats Vacant: Helps Ruling Party

Ghana’s SC Reverses Parliament Speaker’s Decision to Keep Four Seats Vacant: Helps Ruling Party

(3 Minutes Read) The case was brought to the apex court by Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the leader of the NPP caucus in Parliament, who sought to...
Chad’s Election: Disqualification of Political Parties Creates Discontent

Chad’s Election: Disqualification of Political Parties Creates Discontent

(3 Minutes Read) Chad’s electoral body has made public a provisional list of candidates for the upcoming combined legislative and local polls, disqualifying at least...

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