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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...
Mali To Settle Internal Debt To Stabilise Economy, Attract Investors
Mali is set to begin settling its internal debt next week, with plans to complete payments by December 31, 2024. The announcement was...
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...
Niger Moves to Slash Cement Prices By 35% To Boost Construction And Economy
Niger’s government has announced a sweeping tax exemption on gray cement imports and production, this significant move is aimed at lowering construction costs...
Shaboozey Sets Record With 20 Weeks At No. 1 On Billboard Canadian Hot 100
Shaboozey’s hit song “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” has made history by becoming the longest-reigning No. 1 on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100. The...
Just In: CNG-Converted Vehicle Explodes at NIPCO Station in Benin
A gas-powered vehicle exploded at a NIPCO Ltd. Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) station in the Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State, on...
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...