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Ghana’s Minister of Defence, Environment, 6 Others Confirmed Dead In Military Helicopter Crash
Ghana’s Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed and six others have died in a military helicopter crash en...
5% Fuel Tax: Tinubu’s Administration Keeps Inventing New Ways to Punish Nigerians
A new fuel surcharge under the 2025 Nigeria Tax Administration Act (NTAA) could push petrol and diesel prices even higher next year, adding...
Tinubu’s Revenue Push Is Driving Up Import Prices Through Inflated Customs Valuations
Despite the suspension of the controversial 4 per cent Free-on-Board (FOB) import charge, Nigerian importers continue to face skyrocketing costs at the nation’s...
Namibia to Take Majority Control In All New Mines With 51% Ownership Policy
Namibia will require a 51% ownership stake in all new mining operations established on Namibian soil. This is a step toward resource nationalism...
Chad’s President Mahamat Idriss Arrives In Niger For Strategic Talks
Niger is hosting a key diplomatic event today as Marshal Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, President of the Republic of Chad, arrives in Niamey...
Mali: Four Moroccan Truck Drivers Freed After Months In Captivity
After nearly seven months in captivity, four Moroccan truck drivers have been safely released due to a joint operation between Malian and Moroccan...
Nigeria: Aviation Unions Threaten Strike, Airspace Shutdown On Friday Over Unpaid Salaries
Nigeria’s airspace may face a complete shutdown by Friday following a joint strike notice issued by major aviation unions over unpaid salary adjustments....
Mali Receives New Military Equipment To Strengthen National Defence
Mali has received a new shipment of military equipment for the Armed Forces of Mali (FAMa). The delivery, which arrived in the capital,...
Burkina Faso Launches National Prison Labor Program to Reduce Sentences and Promote Reintegration
Burkina Faso has launched the National Initiative for Community Service Work (TIG), a programme offering eligible inmates reduced sentences in exchange for labour-intensive...
Nigeria Imported 71% of Petrol in May–June, Undermining Domestic Refinery Potential
Nigeria imported more than 71 per cent of its petrol in May and June 2025, despite the operational status of local refineries, including...
Ghana Increases Cocoa Producer Price To $5,040 Per Tonne, Up from $3,100
The Government of Ghana, under the leadership of President John Mahama, has announced a substantial increase in the producer price of cocoa for...
President Traoré Marks Burkina Faso’s 65th Independence Anniversary, Calls for Unity and Self-Determination
On the 65th anniversary of Burkina Faso’s independence from colonial rule, President Captain Ibrahim Traoré delivered a solemn and resolute message to the...