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President Tinubu Hands Over ECOWAS Leadership to Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria has officially handed over the reins of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone. This leadership change was confirmed during the 67th Ordinary Session of…

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June 23, 2025

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French Investors Furious After Burkina Faso Grabs Back Its Gold Mines

Burkina Faso has taken a bold step toward asserting control over its natural resources. On June 18, 2025, President Captain Ibrahim Traoré announced the expulsion of five foreign-linked gold mining companies and the nationalization of their operations. According to Traoré,…

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June 22, 2025

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Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Visits South Africa to Deepen Bilateral Relations

President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed Her Excellency Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of the Republic of Namibia, who is on a Courtesy Introductory Visit to the country. She was received at Mahlamba Ndlopfu in Tshwane, where the two leaders held a high-level…

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June 21, 2025

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China Expands Zero-Tariff Access to 53 African Nations

In a major policy shift aimed at strengthening China-Africa trade relations, the Chinese government has announced a sweeping plan to eliminate tariffs on imports from 53 African countries that maintain formal diplomatic relations with Beijing. The move, which excludes Eswatini,…

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June 12, 2025

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Aliko Dangote Retires as Dangote Sugar Chairman After 20 Years: Arnold Ekpe Takes Over

After nearly two decades of steering one of Nigeria’s most prominent sugar companies, Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is officially stepping down as Chairman of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc. His retirement, which takes effect on June 16, 2025, marks the…

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June 12, 2025

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Africa’s Tourism Industry to Create Over 80 Million Jobs in the Next Decade~ CBAAC

Africa’s tourism industry is set for exponential growth, with projections indicating the creation of over 80 million new jobs within the next ten years, according to the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC). This projection was announced…

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June 11, 2025

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South Africa Secures $1.5 Billion World Bank Loan to Tackle Power Crisis and Transport Challenges

South Africa has secured a $1.5 billion loan from the World Bank equivalent to around R26 billion to support urgent upgrades in its energy and transport infrastructure. The funding is expected to play a crucial role in strengthening the country’s…

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June 10, 2025

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Nigeria Targets 10% GDP Contribution from Creative Industry by 2030 – Minister Hannatu Musawa

The Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, represented Nigeria at the Global Citizen NOW Summit in New York, where she co-chaired and addressed global leaders, industry stakeholders, and investors on Nigeria’s bold ambitions…

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June 10, 2025

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Why Nigeria Must Fix Power First to Compete in Global Tech

The Acting Director-General of the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC), Ms. Wofai Samuel, has emphasized that Nigeria’s technology ecosystem cannot reach its full potential without a dependable electricity supply. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),…

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June 9, 2025

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No Reforms, No Elections: Tanzanian Youth Call for Electoral Reforms Ahead of 2025 Elections

A wave of online activism has swept through Tanzania as citizens, particularly young people, rally behind the slogan “No Reforms, No Elections” in a call for electoral changes ahead of the country’s general elections scheduled for October 2025. The slogan,…

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June 9, 2025