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AfDB Increases Co-Financing Commitment at 2026 Annual Meetings
The African Development Bank Group is set to convene its 2026 Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, from May 25 to…
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Nigeria Dismisses Terror Charges Against Former Justice Minister
Nigerian officials have formally withdrawn terrorism financing allegations against former Justice Minister Abubakar Malami and his son. Malami, who held office from…
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Former Nigerian Oil Minister Denies UK Court Bribery Allegations
Diezani Alison-Madueke, the former Nigerian petroleum minister, has made headlines as she stands trial in London, vehemently denying allegations of bribery and…
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Ghanaian Footballer Fatally Shot in Armed Attack on Team Bus
Tragedy struck Ghanaian football as promising player Dominic Frimpong lost his life following a violent robbery targeting a bus carrying his team,…
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Polls Close in Benin as Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni Seeks Election Win
Polling stations in Benin have officially closed following a significant turnout, with nearly eight million voters participating in the presidential election. Finance…
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Scores of Civilians Killed in Nigeria Airstrike Targeting Market
A tragic airstrike by the Nigerian military has claimed the lives of numerous individuals, primarily traders, after hitting a village market. This…
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Nigeria Criticizes U.S. for ‘Unbalanced’ Travel Warning
The United States is urging its citizens to think twice before traveling to Nigeria, pointing to increasing threats of terrorism, kidnapping, and…
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Ghana and France Collaborate to Enhance Digital Health Infrastructure
In a landmark development, French President Emmanuel Macron has designated Ghana as the first nation to benefit from France’s National Health Platform.…
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Nigeria Initiates Mass Trial for 500 Terrorism Suspects
The Nigerian government has officially launched the prosecution of over 500 individuals connected to militant attacks, marking one of the largest terrorism…
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Macky Sall’s UN Candidacy Challenges African Union Diplomacy Efforts
The aspirations of former Senegalese President Macky Sall to ascend to the role of UN Secretary-General have hit an impasse following the…
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Ghana-Backed UN Resolution on Slavery Receives Mixed Reactions
The passage of a UN resolution condemning the transatlantic slave trade and the enslavement of Africans as the “most serious crimes against…
