Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Inflation to Dampen Ghana’s Festival Season

Inflation to Dampen Ghana’s Festival Season

(2 Minutes Read) The subdued spending is raising concerns among local businesses, many of which rely heavily on year-end sales to stay afloat. For now,...
China Moves to Fast-Track Zero-Tariff Access for Nigerian Goods as Both Nations Deepen 55-Year Strategic Partnership

China Moves to Fast-Track Zero-Tariff Access for Nigerian Goods as Both Nations Deepen 55-Year...

(3 Minutes Read)  China has signalled a major boost to Nigeria’s export ambitions by announcing its readiness to accelerate the implementation of a zero-tariff policy...
US Threatens to Restrict Visas for Perpetrators of Anti-Christian Violence in Nigeria (West Africa) (3 Minutes Read) Abuja has repeatedly denied his claims, saying the attacks are driven by criminal motives, land disputes, and resource competition, rather than religious faith. Human rights experts say more Muslims have been killed by the Islamist Boko Haram group than Christians. In another significant development, the United States said it will restrict visas for Nigerians its believes were responsible for “anti-Christian violence”. Nigeria denies happening of any sectarian violence let loose on any particular community. Abuja has repeatedly denied his claims, saying the attacks are driven by criminal motives, land disputes, and resource competition, rather than religious faith. Human rights experts say more Muslims have been killed by the Islamist Boko Haram group than Christians. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington was taking decisive actions in response to the “mass killings and violence” against Christians in that country. The restrictions will apply to anyone involved and their families, he said, mentioning “radical Islamic terrorists, Fulani ethnic militias, and other violent actors in Nigeria and beyond”. Rubio added that this policy would apply to other governments or individuals engaged in violations of religious freedom. The development comes weeks after President Donald Trump threatened military action in Nigeria over what he described as the persecution of Christians by radical Islamists there. Trump also declared Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern”. Nigeria’s population of about 220 million people is split almost equally between Christians and Muslims and is home to more than 200 ethnic groups. Read Also: https://trendsnafrica.com/kidnapping-mess-in-nigeria-303-school-children-kidnapped/ It has long faced insecurity from various fronts including the Boko Haram extremist group, bandits targeting farmers, and clashes between pastoralists and local communities. Also, there has been an uptick in the activities of armed gangs in the central part of the country who kidnap locals for ransom.

US Threatens to Restrict Visas for Perpetrators of Anti-Christian Violence in Nigeria

(3 Minutes Read) Abuja has repeatedly denied his claims, saying the attacks are driven by criminal motives, land disputes, and resource competition, rather than religious...
Ghana Records Eleventh Consecutive Drop in Inflation as November Rate Falls to 6.3%

Ghana Records Eleventh Consecutive Drop in Inflation as November Rate Falls to 6.3%

(3 Minutes Read) Ghana’s inflation continues to trend downward in a historic disinflation streak, with the national rate falling to 6.3% in November 2025, down...
Dangote Refinery Vows to Demonstrate its Capacity to Deliver 1.5 million Litres of Petrol Per Month

Dangote Refinery Vows to Demonstrate its Capacity to Deliver 1.5 million Litres of Petrol...

(3 Minutes Read) The argument that local refiners are unable to satisfy national demand was at the heart of a decision by Abuja last month...
Mali Recovers Arrears in Billion from Mining Companies

Mali Recovers Arrears in Billion from Mining Companies

(3 Minutes Read) Mali is one of Africa’s top gold producers and relies heavily on mining for export earnings and fiscal revenues. Mali has recovered more...
Sahel Alliance Issues Identity Card: Burkina Faso President First to Get Card (West Africa) (2 Minutes Read) With the introduction of biometric identity cards, the Sahel leaders seek to grow the profile of their new bloc and to deepen integration. The move also shows that Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are determined in severing their ties with West African bloc ECOWAS. Burkina Faso leader Ibrahim Traoré on Monday became the first Sahel Alliance head of state to get an identity card backed by the region's confederation. Traore received his ID from the country's security minister. With the introduction of biometric identity cards, the Sahel leaders seek to grow the profile of their new bloc and to deepen integration. The move also shows that Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are determined in severing their ties with West African bloc ECOWAS. Read Also: https://trendsnafrica.com/legal-experts-calling-for-reform-of-international-criminal-court-to-address-exit-of-sahel-alliance-from-its-fold/ The identity card is said to incorporate advanced security features that guarantee reliable identification and the protection of personal data.

Sahel Alliance Issues Identity Card: Burkina Faso President First to Get Card

(2 Minutes Read) With the introduction of biometric identity cards, the Sahel leaders seek to grow the profile of their new bloc and to deepen...
Nigeria’s Defense Minister Resigns Amidst Spate of Abductions

Nigeria’s Defense Minister Resigns Amidst Spate of Abductions

(3 Minutes Read)   President Bola Tinubu last week declared a “nationwide security emergency” and ordered the recruitment of an additional 20,000 police officers. Nigeria’s defense minister, Mohammed...
ECOWAS Delegation Ends Mediation with Guinea-Bissau

ECOWAS Delegation Ends Mediation with Guinea-Bissau

(3 Minutes Read)         ECOWAS has condemned the coup and called for the reinstatement of President Umaro Sissoco Embaló, who fled to Brazzaville after being...
Guinea-Bissau’s Election: Electoral Commission Says Unable to Finalize Results

Guinea-Bissau’s Election: Electoral Commission Says Unable to Finalize Results

(3 Minutes Read) The military seized power the same day, in what Embaló described as a coup. Officers installed former army chief of staff General Horta...