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African news

October 9, 2023

Moroccan authorities committed to gender equality: Minister

“Their vision has paved the way for ground-breaking reforms, and this annual meeting presents an opportunity to centre the discussions on women,” she said.

Morocco’s minister of economy and finance, Nadia Fettah
September 2, 2023

Burna Boy’s ‘I Told Them’ makes history as first African album to claim UK’s top spot

Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, professionally known as Burna Boy, has attained yet another milestone as his album emerges as the UK’s number one album

Burna Boy performing on stage
July 30, 2023

Coup: Nigeria, other ECOWAS members consider military options against Niger

He said the authority agreed that military action would be taken against the military junta of the Niger Republic if they failed to restore President Bazoum within one week.

ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government
July 30, 2023

OIC condemns coup in Niger, demands President Bazoum’s release

The OIC chief denounced any attempt to seize power by force and demanded the immediate release of the president.

President Mohamed Bazoum
June 7, 2023

Uganda’s Museveni pushes for peace, says Russia-Ukraine war affecting Africa

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni said he would push for dialogue with his African counterparts to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

Yoweri Museveni
March 6, 2023

Blackout: South African President Ramaphosa reshuffles cabinet Monday

President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, is gearing up to reshuffle his cabinet on Monday.

Cyril Ramaphosa
February 8, 2023

Media mogul, police officer, dozen others detained in Cameroon over journalist’s murder 

Martinez Zogo had alleged during one of his radio programmes that media mogul Jean-Pierre Amougou Belinga was planning to kill him.

Martinez Zogo
January 27, 2023

CBN unveils Africa-led domestic card scheme to strengthen payments system

“This effort is not a quest to prevent international service providers from continuing to provide services in Nigeria.”

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele
January 26, 2023

Wigan Athletic end Kolo Toure’s historic appointment after nine game 

He was dismissed alongside two members of his coaching staff Kevin Betsy and Ashvir Johal.

Kolo Toure
January 14, 2023

Israeli army kills two Palestinian militants

The men, aged 23 and 24, were killed by Israeli forces near Jenin, considered a Palestinian militant stronghold.

Israeli army