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Guinea Junta Dissolves 53 Political Parties For Failing To Meet Legal, Administrative Standards
The Guinean government has dissolved 53 political parties and placed two major opposition parties under observation, stating that they have failed to meet...
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Dismisses Claim of Involvement in False $57.5 Billion Loan to Pro-Biafra in Exile
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization, has denied involvement in any loan deal allegedly facilitated for the Biafra Republic Government...
Reps Urge CBN to Speed Up Circulation of New Naira Notes, Phase Out Old Notes Before January 2025 Deadline
The Nigerian House of Representatives has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to speed up the circulation of newly printed N200, N500,...
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...
Egypt Certified Malaria-Free by World Health Organisation
The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared Egypt malaria-free on Sunday, October 20, 2024. This marked the end of a nearly century-long effort by...
Kebbi Govt to Go After Guardians Embezzling Donated Funds for Orphans, Constitutes Probe Committee
Kebbi State Government has vowed to take swift action against guardians found to have fraudulently removed money meant for orphans, following the disbursement...
Nigeria’s Power Grid Collapses Twice in 24 Hours
Nigeria’s national electricity grid suffered its second collapse in less than 24 hours on Tuesday morning. According to a Punch report, the latest...
Kenya to Begin Real-Time Monitoring of Crypto Transactions for Tax Collection
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is set to introduce a new tax system that will enable it to track cryptocurrency transactions in real-time....
Côte d’Ivoire Begins Talks to Commence Withdrawal of French Troops
French and Ivorian military officials have begun talks on the planned withdrawal of French forces from Côte d’Ivoire. General Pascal Yanni, the commander...
Niger Revokes Nationality of Former Tourism Minister and Eight Others for Collaborating with Foreign Powers, Treason
The Nigerien government has revoked the nationality of nine individuals accused of collaborating with foreign powers and engaging in acts that threaten national...
University of Liberia Dismisses Rumours Of Ending Free Tuition As Speculation
The University of Liberia (UL) has denied rumours that it plans to end its free tuition policy, reassuring students that the programme remains...
Angélique Kidjo Submits “Joy” Featuring Davido For 2025 Grammy Awards
Legendary musician Angélique Kidjo has submitted her single “Joy,” featuring Nigerian artist Davido, for consideration in the prestigious Record of the Year category...