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Zenith Bank Expands into Côte d’Ivoire, Deepens Push into Francophone West Africa

Zenith Bank Plc has announced the launch of its new subsidiary in Côte d’Ivoire, marking ...

  • 28 April 2026
  • Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)

Burundi’s President Ndayishimiye Secures Ruling Party Ticket for 2027 Election

Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye has been officially named the presidential candidate of the ruling CNDD-FDD ...

  • 27 April 2026
  • Africa

Nigeria–UAE Relations Rebound as Strategic West Africa–Gulf Corridor Gains Momentum

After a period of diplomatic strain, relations between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates are ...

  • 23 April 2026
  • Business

Armed Attack on War Crimes Group Sparks Alarm in Liberia as Threats Intensify

Tensions are rising in Liberia’s pursuit of justice for civil war atrocities after armed men ...

  • 23 April 2026
  • Corporate Culture

Tigray Moves to Restore Parliament, Raising Fresh Tensions with Addis Ababa

Tensions are rising in Tigray after regional authorities announced plans to restore their parliament, a ...

  • 21 April 2026
  • Africa

Mozambique Eyes China’s Industrial Power to Drive Growth, Infrastructure Expansion

President Daniel Chapo is seeking to tap into China’s industrial expertise to fast-track infrastructure development ...

  • 20 April 2026
  • Africa

Sassou-N’Guesso Sworn in for Fifth Term as Congo Faces Economic Pressures

Veteran leader Denis Sassou-N’Guesso has been sworn in for a fifth presidential term in Republic ...

  • 17 April 2026
  • Celebrity News

South Africa Names Apartheid-Era Negotiator Roelf Meyer as New U.S. Ambassador

South Africa has appointed veteran negotiator Roelf Meyer as its new ambassador to the United ...

  • 15 April 2026
  • Africa

Carlos Queiroz takes charge of Ghana national football team ahead of World Cup

The Ghana Football Association has appointed veteran Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz as head coach of ...

  • 14 April 2026
  • Award

Ford Foundation Urges ECOWAS First Ladies to Lead Fight Against Gender-Based Violence

The West Africa Director of the Ford Foundation, ChiChi Aniagolu, has called on First Ladies ...

  • 13 April 2026
  • Legal and Regulatory
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