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Benin Lifts Blockade Preventing Niger’s Oil Export to China
The Republic of Benin has resolved its trade dispute with its neighbor, the Republic of the Niger, following the intervention of the Chinese government. Tensions between the two countries began last year after Niger’s ruling
Nigeria’s Inflation Surges in April for the 16th Consecutive Month
Nigeria’s inflation continued its upward trend last month, rising for the 16th straight month. When compared to April 2023’s recorded rate of 22.22%, Nigeria’s headline inflation rate in 2024 rose a whopping 11.47% points. However, the
U.S. Contingent to Outline Troop Withdrawal Plans to Niger’s Government
This week, a United States delegation will present Niger’s government with a detailed plan of how the US intends to withdraw its troops from the country. This move comes after months of negotiations between the
Swiss Court Sentences Former Gambian Minister to Prison for Crimes against Humanity
The Federal Criminal Court of Switzerland, the European country’s top criminal court, has found Ousman Sonko, a former interior minister of The Gambia, guilty of crimes against humanity. Relaying its judgment on Wednesday, the court
A Pivotal Moment in Ghana’s Journey towards Digital Financial Inclusion
Proxtera, a Singaporean Fintech company, has partnered with Development Bank Ghana (DBG) to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana access to crucial financial support through a digital platform. This collaboration aims to provide
Afrobarometer Detects Waning Sentiment towards Democracy
Democracy is experiencing a decline in popularity in many countries across Africa. Beyond the resurgence of coups across the continent, from Mali to Niger, and Sudan’s devolution into war, many of the continents inhabitants appear
Juba’s Economic Lifeline Cut Off by Conflict in Khartoum
Sudan’s ongoing civil war has been dire to not only Sudan but its neighboring country, South Sudan. The violence from this war caused damage to one of the latter’s major pipelines in February. Since this
Cameroon Army Rescues Hundreds of Boko Haram Captives in Border Operation
Cameron’s army rescued over 300 civilians from Boko Haram captivity during a week-long rescue operation last week. The operation, which was codenamed Alpha, saw several dozen militants wounded and also led to the demise of
Nigeria Walks Back Cybersecurity Levy after Public Outcry
In an interesting turn of events, Nigeria’s Information Minister, Mohammed Idris, has announced a suspension on the proposed cybersecurity levy on electronic money transfers announced last week. Mr. Idris didn’t give any reason for the
Stevie Wonder Granted Ghanaian Citizenship by President Nana Akufo-Addo
As his birthday, May 13 has always been a day of celebration for Stevie Wonder. Going forward, it will now be a day of double celebration as on Monday, which happened to be his 74th birthday,