Cedi@60: Bank of Ghana Vows to Keep Currency Stable, Sustain Economic Stability
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the value of the cedi and building public confidence in the national...
Ghana Sets Up Anti-Gold Smuggling Task Force to Recover Billions in Lost Revenue
Ghana has launched a national task force to combat gold smuggling and recover billions of dollars lost to the illicit trade. President John...
Nigerian Banks to Report Accounts With Over ₦5 Million in Monthly Transactions to FIRS From 2026 Under Tinubu’s Tax Reform
From January 2026, banks in Nigeria will be required to report all customer accounts with monthly transactions exceeding ₦5 million to the Federal...
Ghana Government Begins Anwomaso-Kumasi Power Line Upgrade to Tackle Low Voltage
The Government of Ghana has begun reconstructing the 161kV transmission line between Anwomaso and Kumasi to improve power supply and resolve low voltage...
Nigerian Government Sets 16 as Minimum Age for University Admission
The Federal Government has officially set 16 years as the minimum age for admission into all tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Minister of Education,...
Uganda’s Ruling Party Backs 80-Year-Old President Museveni for Seventh Term in 2026 Election
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has been confirmed as the presidential candidate of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) for the 2026 general election....
Trump Threatens Extra 10% Tariffs on BRICS Supporters – Nigeria and Other West African Countries Could be Affected
United States President Donald Trump has threatened to impose an additional 10 per cent tariff on countries that support the BRICS alliance. He...
Court Orders Senate to Recall Senator Natasha, Rules Suspension Is Excessive
A Federal High Court in Abuja, Nigeria, has ordered the Senate to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The Kogi Central lawmaker was suspended for...
Malian Army Kills 80 Militants in Response to Coordinated Attacks on Military Posts
Mali’s armed forces say they have killed over 80 al-Qaeda-linked militants following a wave of coordinated attacks on military positions in the central...
Hawker Shot at Close Range by Kenya Police During Youth-Led Protests Declared Brain Dead
A 22-year-old street vendor who was shot in the head at close range by a police officer during last week’s protests in Nairobi...
DR Congo, Rwanda to Sign US-Mediated Peace Deal
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda are set to sign a peace agreement in Washington, D.C., on Friday, June 27, following...
EU Begins Talks with Niger to Mend Strained Relations
Niger and the European Union appear to be entering a new phase in their diplomatic relationship after months of tension. On Tuesday, June...