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Niger Government Sanctions Mining Firms, Refuses Oil Permit Renewal
The government of Niger has taken firm action against several mining and energy companies, terminating agreements and refusing to renew exploration permits over...
Burkina Faso Army Recaptures Towns Held by Militants for Seven Years
The armed forces of Burkina Faso say they have regained control of several towns that had been under militant control for years following...
Ghana Seeks Stronger Trade and Investment Relations With Nigeria
Ghana is pushing for deeper trade and investment cooperation with Nigeria as both countries look to expand economic opportunities across West Africa. Officials...
Peter Obi Donates ₦60 Million to Support Nigerian Universities
Former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate Peter Obi has donated ₦60 million to two Nigerian universities as part of his continued support...
Ghana and Malawi Strengthen Digital Cooperation at Global Tech Summit
Ghana and Malawi have agreed to strengthen cooperation in digital technology development following high-level discussions held during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona....
ECOWAS Moves Forward With Plan for Single West African Currency
The Economic Community of West African States is continuing discussions aimed at introducing a common regional currency known as the Eco, despite years...
Canal+ Owned MultiChoice Ends Showmax Streaming Service
MultiChoice has announced the closure of its Showmax streaming platform across Africa after the service recorded significant financial losses. The company said the...
MultiChoice Pumps GH¢200 Million Into Ghana’s Creative Industry
MultiChoice Ghana has invested more than GH¢200 million into the country’s creative industry, strengthening Ghana’s position as one of the growing centers for...
FIFA Confirms DR Congo Playoff Spot, Ending Nigeria’s World Cup Dream
Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have come to an end after FIFA confirmed the Democratic Republic of Congo...
Ghanaians to Travel to St Kitts and Nevis Without Visa
Ghanaian citizens will soon be able to travel to the Caribbean nation of St Kitts and Nevis without requiring a visa after both...
Ghana Records Sharp Drop in Inflation, Lowest Since 2021
Ghana’s inflation rate dropped to 3.3 percent in February 2026, marking the lowest level recorded since the country rebased its Consumer Price Index...
Three Doctors Suspended as Medical Council Probes Death of Chimamanda Adichie’s Son
Nigeria’s medical regulatory authority has taken the rare and serious step of suspending three senior doctors while it investigates the circumstances surrounding the...