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Adopt Ghana’s Customs Financing Model to Reduce Port Costs, Increase Transparency, Group Tells Tinubu
The National Council of Managing Directors of Licensed Customs Agents (NCMDLCA) has urged the Federal Government to adopt Ghana’s customs financing framework for...
Niger’s Tchiani Defies EU, Welcomes Sanctioned Pan-African Activist Nathalie Yamb In Niamey
In a bold display of Pan-African solidarity, Niger’s President, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, on Monday hosted prominent Pan-African activist Nathalie Yamb in Niamey, just...
International Trade Union Condemns Nigerian Government’s Move to Criminalise Right to Strike
The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) has issued a statement condemning the Nigerian government’s alleged attempt to criminalise...
Tinubu’s IGR Obsession: Replicating Lagos Formula While Ignoring Human Development
Since taking office in 2023, President Bola Tinubu has boasted about skyrocketing Nigeria’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), modelling his approach on the Lagos...
When ‘Democracy’ Selectively Sanctions Coups But Turns A Blind Eye To Africa’s Sit-tight dictators
As Western governments swiftly denounce military coups in the Sahel region, they remain largely silent regarding longstanding African leaders who have kept power...
Ghana Slashes Domestic Airfares Amid Cedi Gains, While Nigeria Faces Soaring Flight Costs
Ghana’s domestic airline, PassionAir, announced a 10 per cent reduction in airfares across its routes weeks ago; however, Nigeria is grappling with surging...
Who Really Writes African Tax Bills? The Hidden Influence of International Consultants and Institutions
At first glance, tax and finance bills in African countries like Nigeria and Kenya appear to be the product of domestic policymaking. Ministries...
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...
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...
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,...
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...