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Niamey, Bamako, and Ouagadougou have officially withdrawn from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), marking a historic shift in regional politics. The three… Read More »Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso Officially Exit ECOWAS
The Federal Government of Nigeria is seeking $15 billion in private investment to revamp its struggling power sector and bridge a $23 billion funding gap.… Read More »Nigeria Seeks $15 Billion Investment to Tackle Electricity Crisis
Accra plans to establish a Gold Board to regulate small-scale gold purchases, increase national earnings, and curb smuggling, Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson announced on… Read More »Ghana to Launch Gold Board to Curb Smuggling and Boost Earnings
Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has criticized African leaders for lamenting US President Donald Trump’s decision to freeze foreign aid, including the President’s Emergency Plan… Read More »Uhuru Kenyatta Rebukes African Leaders Over Trump’s Aid Cuts
The European Union and France have condemned recent attacks on foreign embassies in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as protests intensify over Rwanda-backed M23… Read More »EU, France Condemn Embassy Attacks in DR Congo Conflict
The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor, Karim Khan, has announced plans to seek arrest warrants for individuals accused of committing atrocities in Sudan’s West Darfur… Read More »ICC Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrants for Perpetrators of West Darfur Atrocities
Namibian officials are cautiously optimistic that US President Donald Trump’s 90-day freeze on foreign aid, which halts funding for key health programs, is temporary. Namibia,… Read More »Namibia Remains Hopeful as US Freezes Foreign Aid for 90 Days
The Museum of African Contemporary Art Al Maaden (Macaal) in Marrakech is set to reopen on February 2, unveiling a semi-permanent exhibition of 150 works… Read More »Macaal Museum Reopens: Showcasing Africa’s Artistic Legacy and Diversity
Despite being the world’s youngest continent, Africa’s wealth remains concentrated in the hands of its older billionaires, reflecting deep-rooted economic structures. At 93, Eswatini’s Nathan… Read More »Meet Africa’s 10 Oldest Billionaires in 2025
Nigeria and China’s trade volume in 2024 surpassed $20 billion. While the figure signifies the strong trade relations between both countries, it marked a significant… Read More »Nigeria-China Trade Volume Hit $20 Billion in 2024