West_Africa_press-logo

Sunday, 19 JanuaryWeather Icon-4.1°C

West_Africa_press-logo

Politics

Appeals for Peace

Mozambique’s President Appeals for Peace as Post-Election Protests Escalate

Mozambique’s President Nyusi urges peace amid deadly post-election protests, calling for dialogue as South Africa ...
  • 6 November 2024
  • Politics
BRICS membership

Kenya and China Strengthen Ties in Bilateral Talks as Kenya Seeks BRICS Membership

Kenya and China engage in bilateral talks as Kenya seeks China’s backing for BRICS membership, ...
  • 6 November 2024
  • Africa
U.S. Presidential Election

Trump Claims Victory Over Harris in Historic U.S. Presidential Election Amid Closely Watched Swing State Wins

Donald Trump claims victory over Kamala Harris in the 2024 U.S. presidential election after critical ...
  • 6 November 2024
  • World
Ifeanyi Okowa

EFCC Arrests Ex-Delta Governor Ifeanyi Okowa Over Alleged N1.3 Trillion Fraud

EFCC arrests former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa over alleged misappropriation of N1.3 trillion in ...
  • 5 November 2024
  • Politics
Trump and Harris

Trump and Harris Make Final Appeals as US Presidential Race Remains in Deadlock

With polls showing a deadlock, Trump and Harris make final appeals in key battleground states, ...
  • 4 November 2024
  • Politics

President Tinubu Swears in Seven New Ministers, Emphasizes Resilience Amid Criticism and Economic Challenges

President Tinubu swears in seven new ministers, urging resilience amid criticism and economic challenges. New ...
  • 4 November 2024
  • Nigeria
Godwins Omobayo

Edo Court Summons Godwins Omobayo Over Refusal to Vacate Deputy Governor’s Position for Philip Shaibu

Edo court summons Godwins Omobayo over refusal to vacate Deputy Governor position for Philip Shaibu. ...
  • 4 November 2024
  • Politics
EndBadGovernance

#EndBadGovernance Protest: Northern Governors, Rights Groups Condemn Police Over Trial of Detained Minors

Northern governors and rights groups condemn police over detained minors in #EndBadGovernance protests. Authorities face ...
  • 4 November 2024
  • Nigeria
Atiku’s Policies

Presidency Defends Economic Reforms, Says Atiku’s Policies Would Have Worsened Nigeria’s Economy

The Nigerian Presidency rebuts Atiku’s economic proposals, claiming his policies would worsen Nigeria's economy. The ...
  • 4 November 2024
  • Politics
Botswana Election - WAPress Africa-min

Botswana Election Marks Historic Shift as Opposition Topples Ruling Party

In a dramatic shift, Botswana’s Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) has unseated the ruling Botswana ...

  • 1 November 2024
  • Politics
Load More

Latest News

King Wasiu Ayinde’s Mother Passes Away at 105; Sanwo-...

Buhari to Testify in Mambilla Arbitration Amid $6bn Fra...

Mambilla arbitration

FG, Lawmakers Mourn as Niger Tanker Explosion Claims Ov...

Niger tanker explosion
Find More

Today in History

January 19th is the day in 1883 that the first electric lighting system employing overhead wires, built by Thomas Edison, begins service at Roselle, New Jersey.

Exchange Rate Per Dollar

AM Armenian Dram401.0794
GH Ghana Cedi14.9046
GM Gambian Dalasi71
GN Guinea Franc8,650
NG Nigerian Naira₦1,558.67
CF CFA Franc BEAC638.7118
19 Jan · CurrencyRate · USD
CurrencyRate.Today
Check: 19 Jan 2025 17:05 UTC
Latest change: 19 Jan 2025 17:06 UTC
API: CurrencyRate
Disclaimers. This plugin or website cannot guarantee the accuracy of the exchange rates displayed. You should confirm current rates before making any transactions that could be affected by changes in the exchange rates.
⚡You can install this WP plugin on your website from the WordPress official website: Exchange Rates🚀

YOUR THOUGHTS

Let us know what you think

Contact the People’s Paper with feedback on stories and how we could make wapress.africa even better!

Learn More
newsletter image

Stay up to date with the latest from West Africa Press

Subscribe

Top Read

Editorial feedback and complaints

Contact the public editor with feedback for our journalists, complaints, queries or suggestions about articles on WApress.

Learn More
Follow Us
Facebook X-twitter Instagram Tiktok

© 2025 wapress.africa. All rights reserved.

West Africa

Africa

Technology

Sports

Business

Entertainment

Editoral

Subscribe Newsletter!

Be the first to receive our latest contents and more...

Need help?

  • Basic/Phone 087 555 2225