West-Africa
Ghana Opposition Slams 20-Year Sentence for Illegal Mining
Ghana’s opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has denounced the 20-year prison sentence handed to its Ashanti regional chairman, Bernard Antwi…
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Business and Finance
North-Africa
West African Leaders Back $25 Billion Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline
West African leaders have backed an ambitious 6,800km pipeline that would carry natural gas across the region and onward to…
West-Africa
From Cotton to Cloth: The Story of African Textile Production
Africa grows some of the finest cotton in the world, but retains only a small share of the wealth that…
Central-Africa
UN warns Ebola outbreak in DR Congo threatens 300,000 jobs
A resurgent Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo could deal a multibillion-dollar blow to Africa’s economy, with losses…
East-Africa
Rwanda details plan to finance its nuclear energy program
Rwanda is pushing to switch on its first nuclear power program in the early 2030s to broaden its energy mix…
Southern-Africa
Namibia Government Responds to Questions Over Officials’ China Visit
The Presidency defended the presence of private-sector executives on the head of state’s trip, saying it is a routine feature…
West-Africa
Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire Establish Unified Cocoa Pricing Policy
In a significant move for the global cocoa industry, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire — two of the foremost cocoa-producing nations…
Southern-Africa
South Africa’s inflation rises to near two-year high
South Africa’s underlying inflation pressures strengthened in May, a development closely watched for clues about where prices — and interest…
West-Africa
Liberians Seek Accountability Following Significant Drug Bust at Major Airport
The recent confiscation of over 200 kilograms of cocaine at Roberts International Airport, located just outside Monrovia, has sparked an…
West-Africa
Nigeria Faces Warning as Extremist Groups Exploit Social Media for Propaganda
Boko Haram factions, alongside various extremist organizations, are increasingly harnessing TikTok and other social media channels for their propaganda efforts,…
West-Africa
Fake Flood Videos and Prank Calls Hinder Rescue Operations in Ghana
Emergency response efforts are being jeopardized as aid officials report a troubling surge in prank calls and the spread of…
