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Ivory Coast

Tidjane Thiam Barred from Ivory Coast Presidential Race

Ivory Coast’s opposition leader and former Credit Suisse CEO, Tidjane Thiam, has been excluded from ...

  • 4 June 2025
  • Africa
Defense Minister

Nigeria’s Defence Chief Proposes Border Fencing:Insecurity

The Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has called for the complete fencing ...

  • 4 June 2025
  • News
Netflix

Netflix Hikes Nigeria Plan to ₦8,500 from July 4, 2025

Netflix has announced a significant price hike for its subscription plans in Nigeria, effective July ...

  • 4 June 2025
  • Business

20 Killed in Benue Attacks- Nigeria

At least 20 people were killed in coordinated attacks by unidentified gunmen in multiple communities ...

  • 3 June 2025
  • Nigeria
Ghana

Ghana Pledges Strong Anti-Corruption Efforts – Speaker

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Ghana’s Parliament has made significant strides in improving public ...

  • 3 June 2025
  • Business
Mali

Malian Army Foils Jihadist Attack in Timbuktu

The Malian Armed Forces successfully thwarted an attempted assault on a military facility in the ...

  • 2 June 2025
  • Africa
Meter

FG to Deploy 7 Million Smart Meters to End Estimated Billing

In a bold push to modernize Nigeria’s electricity sector, the Federal Government has announced plans ...

  • 2 June 2025
  • Business
cedis

Ghana’s Cedi Becomes World’s Best-Performing Currency in 2025

In a stunning turnaround from its 2022 lows, the Ghanaian cedi has surged nearly 50% ...

  • 2 June 2025
  • Business
Veekee James

Veekee James Stuns in Kente Gown at “Iyalode” Premiere in Lagos

At the star-studded premiere of Toyin Abraham’s highly anticipated film “Iyalode,” fashion darling Veekee James ...

  • 2 June 2025
  • Celebrity News
AFREXIMBANK

Ghana Faces Debt Dispute with Afreximbank Over $768M Loan

Ghana is locked in a dispute with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) over a $768.4 ...

  • 30 May 2025
  • Africa
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Sierra Leone: Call for Sahel States’ Return to ECOWAS

British Airways Denies Passengers Boarding Abuja-London...

British Airways

Mali Foils Alleged Coup Plot, Arrests Two Generals

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August 16th is the day in 1328 that the House of Gonzaga seizes power in the Duchy of Mantua, and will rule until 1708.

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