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From Sacred Root to Strategic Asset: Gabon Races to Protect and Profit from Iboga’s...

(4 Minutes Read) In Gabon's rainforests, the sacred iboga shrub—central to the Bwiti tradition—is now at the center of global interest for its hallucinogenic and...
SOGEM, the regional body responsible for running the Manantali Dam and power station, said the funding shortfall threatens its continued operation.It has issued a stark warning to Mali’s state-owned energy company, EDM, to make the outstanding payments.

Mali Defaults on Paying Electricity Bill to SOGEM  

(3 Minutes Read) SOGEM, the regional body responsible for running the Manantali Dam and power station, said the funding shortfall threatens its continued operation.It has...
Nigeria Pays off USD 3.34 bn RFI Loan

Nigeria Pays off USD 3.34 bn RFI Loan

(3 Minutes Read) Nigeria is still obligated to make annual payments of approximately USD 30 million in Special Drawing Rights (SDR) charges. These charges are...
Mali’s military government has suspended all political activities across the country “until further notice”. The decree signed recently by transitional president, General Assimi Goita, cited “reasons of public order” and applies to both parties and organisations.

Mali’s Military Junta Suspends All Political Activities

(3 Minutes Read) The decree signed recently by transitional president, General Assimi Goita, cited “reasons of public order” and applies to both parties and organisations Mali’s...
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has reaffirmed the government’s dedication to maintaining the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi, attributing the currency’s recovery to deliberate and strategic economic policies rather than temporary factors.

Ghana’s Finance Minister Assures Sustained Cedi Gains Amid Economic Stabilisation Drive

(3 Minutes Read) Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has reaffirmed the government’s dedication to maintaining the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi, attributing...
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GHANA: GUTA Backs Government’s 24-Hour Economy Initiative with Strategic Shift to Local Manufacturing

(3 Minutes Read) The Ghana Union of Traders’ Association (GUTA) has officially declared its commitment to transitioning from a predominantly import-based trade model to a...
Nigeria Partners with China to Launch Local Production of Military Ammunition and Boost Defense Capabilities

Nigeria Partners with China to Launch Local Production of Military Ammunition and Boost Defense...

(3 Minutes Read) Nigeria is poised to commence domestic production of military-grade ammunition through a strategic partnership with China's leading defense manufacturer, Norinco. The agreement,...
Ghana witnessed notable economic relief in the last fiscal month, largely attributed to the continued appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi. The currency’s strength helped reduce the cost of imports, a key factor in the country's improving inflation profile.

Ghana’s Strengthening Currency Eases Inflation Pressures

(3 Minutes Read) Ghana witnessed notable economic relief in the last fiscal month, largely attributed to the continued appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi. The currency’s...
ExxonMobil has unveiled plans to inject USD 1.5 billion into reviving and expanding its deepwater oil operations in Nigeria, according to the country’s oil regulator, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). The substantial investment will primarily target the Usan oilfield, located within Offshore Mining Lease (OML) 138 in the eastern part of the Niger Delta, Reuters reports.

ExxonMobil to Invest USD1.5 bn in Nigeria’s Deepwater Oil Revival, Eyes Usan Field Expansion

(3 Minutes Read) ExxonMobil has unveiled plans to inject USD 1.5 billion into reviving and expanding its deepwater oil operations in Nigeria, according to the...
Ivory Coast's "coalition for peaceful change" or CAP Côte d'Ivoire, called for electoral reform ahead of the crucial vote for the next president, set to take place on 25 October 2025.

Opposition in Ivory Coast Demands Electoral Reforms Ahead of Next Elections

(3 Minutes Read) Formed in March earlier this year, the CAP regroups several parties opposing the presidential movement, with the notable exception of the movement...

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