West Africa

GDP

Ghana Declares Recovery, Forecasts 4.8% GDP Growth

Ghana’s Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, announced a major victory on Thursday. The nation has ...

FUEL CRISIS

Mali’s Crisis: Coup Leader Speaks on Deadly Fuel Blockade

Mali’s military leader, General Assimi Goita, addressed the country’s severe fuel crisis for the first ...

Mali

Mali Cancels Over 90 Mining Exploration Licenses

Mali’s government has taken strong action. It revoked more than 90 mining exploration permits. This ...

Ouattara

Ouattara Urges Youth Vote in Tense Ivory Coast Election

Ivory Coast’s President Alassane Ouattara is making a heartfelt plea to the nation’s 32 million ...

Nana-Konadu

Ghana Mourns Nana Konadu, Women’s Rights Icon

Ghana is draped in profound sorrow following the passing of Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, the nation’s ...

Doro

Tinubu Nominates Doro for Ministerial Role

On October 21, 2025, President Bola Tinubu named Dr. Bernard Doro from Plateau State as ...

OSINBAJO

Osinbajo to Lead ECOWAS Election Mission in Côte d’Ivoire

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed former Nigerian Vice President Yemi ...

Nigeria EU Agricultural Funding

Nigeria EU Agricultural Funding: €190M Boost in 2025

The European Union has approved a €190 million credit line to boost Nigeria’s agricultural sector. ...

Nigeria-at-65

Nigeria Declares October 1 Public Holiday for 65th Independence

The Federal Government has declared October 1, 2025, a public holiday to celebrate Nigeria’s 65th ...

Nigeria

Nigeria Sets Theme for 65th Independence Celebration

The Federal Government of Nigeria has revealed the theme for the country’s 65th Independence Day: ...

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