Africa
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ECOWAS Sets 2027 Launch Date for Single Currency ‘ECO’
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced concrete steps toward implementing its single currency, the ECO, with…
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Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Introduce Visa-Free Travel for ECOWAS Citizens
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have announced a visa-free travel and residency policy for citizens of the 15-member Economic Community…
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Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Set to Exit ECOWAS in 2025
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially confirmed that Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Republic will cease…
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Ghana’s Economic Revival Hits 7.2% Growth in Breakthrough Quarter
Ghana has achieved its fastest economic growth in almost five years, posting a 7.2% increase in gross domestic product during…
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Africa Needs $200bn Annual Investment to Meet Energy Goals, Says NLNG Boss
Philip Mshelbila, managing director of Nigeria LNG Ltd, has called for over $200 billion in annual investments to address Africa’s…
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Ghana Election: Mahama Secures Decisive Electoral Victory
Ghana’s Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia has conceded defeat in Saturday’s presidential election, congratulating opposition candidate John Mahama on his victory. “The…
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Akinwumi Adesina Crowned ‘African of the Decade’
Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has been awarded the prestigious title of ‘African of the Decade’…
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US Pledges Over $1bn in Humanitarian Aid to 31 African Countries
The United States will provide more than $1 billion in humanitarian assistance to address critical needs across 31 African countries,…
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Namibia Elects Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah First Woman President
In a landmark moment for Namibian politics, Vice-President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been declared the country’s first woman president, winning 57…
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Cybercriminals Target Uganda’s Central Bank in $16.8 Million Heist
Uganda’s financial sector has been rocked by a major cyberattack, with hackers allegedly stealing 62 billion Ugandan shillings (approximately $16.8…
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