West Africa
At UN, Mali Prime Minister slams France, praises Russia ties
Mali’s prime minister has lashed out at France and the United Nations in a grievance-filled address...
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Mining companies pledge gold sales to augment Ghana’s foreign reserves
Mining companies in Ghana have pledged to sell at least 125,000 ounces of gold to Ghana's...
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Nigeria’s public debt rises to $103 billion in second quarter
Nigeria’s total public debt rose 3% to $103.3 billion in the second quarter of this year,...
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Ghana economy up 4.8% in second quarter
Ghana's economy expanded 4.8% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2022, driven by growth in the...
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Abducted Catholic nuns in southeast Nigeria freed: Police
Nigerian gunmen have released four Catholic nuns abducted early this week in the southeastern Imo state,...
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Mali accuses France of sending weapons to armed groups
Mali has accused France of violating its airspace and delivering weapons to armed groups, the latest...
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Cameroon working on urban housing policy to spur economic growth
Cameroon is working on a new national urban housing policy to address housing difficulties faced by...
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US Appoints New Consul General for Lagos
Anew Consul General, Mr. Will Stevens has been announced for the United States Mission in Lagos....
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Nigeria transforms state-run oil corporation into independent firm
Nigeria has transformed the state-run Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) into an independent and limited liability...
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Nigerian businesses turn to solar sources amid high diesel costs
Nigeria’s solar companies are seeing a surge in demand for mini-grids and equipment as businesses in...
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