Burkina Faso Acquires 13 Tonnes of Gold In 8 Months
Burkina Faso‘s National Society of Precious Substances (SONASP) bought 13.049 tonnes of gold between January and August 2024. Director General of SONASP, Captain...
French Nuclear Firm Orano to Halt Uranium Production in Niger Over Export Challenges
Somaïr, a uranium company primarily owned by the French firm Orano, has announced that it will suspend production in Niger from October 31...
Niger: Niamey Police Seize Over 51,000 Shisha Products, Arrest Traders in Crackdown on Illegal Sale
The national police in Niamey have seized over 51,000 shisha products, according to Commissioner Zouéra Haousseizé. Several traders were arrested for violating a...
5 Nigerian Air Force Personnel Killed in Auto Crash on Jos-Akwanga Road
Five Nigerian Air Force personnel have died in an auto accident along the Jos-Akwanga Express Road. The crash occurred on Tuesday when their...
Cote d’Ivoire Ex-President Gbagbo Reveals Ex-French President Chirac Asked Him for €3 Million To Fund Election Campaign
The former president of Cote d’Ivoire, Laurent Gbagbo, has revealed that while he was still in office, former French President Jacques Chirac called...
Power Outage Hits Northern Nigeria After Transmission Line Fault, TCN Reports
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported a power outage affecting the northeast, northwest, and parts of north-central Nigeria. The outage occurred...
Liberia: Central Bank Lowers Interest Rate From 18.5 Per Cent To 17 Per Cent, Anticipates Economic Stability
The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has reduced its Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) from 18.5 per cent to 17 per cent following a...
Mali Takes Full Control Of Yatela Gold Mine From Foreign Companies
The transitional government of Mali, led by Assimi Goïta, has announced the full takeover of the Yatela gold mine from foreign companies, AngloGold...
Nigerians Paid 24 Per Cent More for Petrol in September As Prices Soar Above N1,030 Per Litre – NBS
Nigerians paid 24 per cent more for a litre of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in September, according to data from the National Bureau...
Malian Soldiers Neutralise Another Terrorist Leader
The Malian Armed Forces have neutralised several fighters affiliated with the Katiba Macina group, including a wanted terrorist, during an operation in the...
Ghana’s Opposition Gains Majority In Parliament Ahead Of December Elections
Ghana‘s opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has gained a majority in parliament following the defection of four lawmakers, ahead of the...
Burkina Faso Launches Final Seasonal Malaria Prevention Campaign Targeting 4.5 Million Children
Burkina Faso’s Minister of Health, Dr. Robert Lucien Kargougou, has launched the fourth enhanced seasonal chemoprevention campaign (CPS+) in Manga, targeting over 4.5...