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Mali Seeks Over 300 Billion CFA from Barrick Gold, Tightens Mining Regulations
Mali’s junta is demanding at least 300 billion CFA from Barrick Gold, the world’s second-largest gold producer. This demand is reportedly part of...
Burkina Faso to Forge Strategic Partnership with Russia, says Prime Minister
Apollinaire Kyélem de Tambèla, Prime Minister of Burkina Faso, has said the country is set to establish a strategic partnership and diversify cooperation...
ECOWAS calls for ‘Stronger’ Democratic Institutions to Prevent Military Coups
Omar Touray, President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has called for stronger regional democratic institutions. Touray disclosed this on...
Yet To Capture Bello Turji, Nigerian Army Reiterates Pledge To Flush Bandits
The Nigerian Army has reiterated its pledge to flush out bandits and terrorists from Nigeria. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed...
Zambia Signs MoU With China To Build First Cholera Vaccine Plant
Zambia has signed an agreement with China to build the country’s first cholera vaccine manufacturing plant. The project will cost $37 million for...
Kenya’s Deputy President Gachagua Faces Impeachment Amid Corruption Allegations and Political Tensions
Kenya’s Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is facing an impeachment vote on Tuesday, as lawmakers accused him of corruption, undermining the government, and engaging...
Malian Soldiers Neutralise Terrorist Leader
Terrorist leader, Aliza Ould Yehia, has reportedly been neutralised by soldiers of the Malian Armed Forces in a face off. According to AES...
Ethiopia’s First Female President Sahle-Work Zewde Resigns Amid Tensions with Prime Minister
Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde resigned from office on Monday following a speculated disagreement with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Sahle-Work, the first woman to...
ASUU Blames Emefiele, Cardoso For Infrastructural Deficits In Federal Universities
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has blamed the immediate past governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, and the...
Enyimba FC to Play Two Egyptian Clubs in Group Stage of CAF Confederation Cup
Nigeria’s Enyimba Football Club have been drawn against Egyptian Zamalek and Al Masry in the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup. The...
NCDC Reports Over 10,800 Suspected Cholera Cases, 359 Deaths Across Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported over 10,800 suspected cholera cases and 359 deaths across the country this...
Democratic Republic of Congo Begins Mpox Vaccination Campaign
Congolese authorities have begun rolling out the 265,000 vaccinations for mpox (formerly monkeypox) to help contain the ongoing outbreak. The vaccination was administered...