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Africa

March 5, 2024

Libyan leader warns political divisions hampering illegal migration control

Deputy President of the Presidency Council of Libya, Musa al-Koni, says existing political divisions in Libya make it difficult to control illegal migration.

Musa al-Koni
March 5, 2024

Obasanjo urges Tinubu to learn from Zimbabwe as Nigeria’s economic hardship worsens

At the height of the Zimbabwe economic conundrum, a dollar was exchanged for ZWD2.6 trillion.

Olusegun Obasanjo and President Bola Tinubu
March 4, 2024

ECA urges African countries to broaden national tax base

ECA has advised countries to broaden their national tax base to deepen their domestic resource mobilisation.

Economic Commission for Africa
March 1, 2024

Senegal: After protests, Macky Sall says election will hold June 2

Mr Sall’s announcement contradicts the opposition candidate’s request for the election to be held before April 2.

Macky Sall
March 1, 2024

Troops overran terrorists’ stronghold in Lake Chad: Nigerian Army

“The gallant troops are presently exploiting their success in pursuit of the routed insurgents,” said the Nigerian Army.

Nigerian Army and Civilian Joint Task Force
March 1, 2024

Nigerian youths’ future doesn’t lie in Europe, U.S. despite widespread poverty: AfDB president

“Youth unemployment and poverty are among the factors that drive insecurity as well as migration. The AfDB is tackling this issue,” said Mr Adesina. 

AFRICAN YOUTHS; ADESINA
March 1, 2024

Democracy is improving in Nigeria, other African nations despite challenges: Report

The Global State of Democracy (GSoD) 2023 Report says democracy is improving in Nigeria and other African countries despite major challenges.

President Bola Tinubu, Ibrahim Traore of Burkina Faso, Assimi Goita of Mali and Abdourahamane Tchiani of Niger
March 1, 2024

UN worried about gunfight in Chadian capital

The UN called on all actors to show calm and restraint, particularly when Chad is entering the final stages of its political transition.

Crisis in Chad (Credit: DW)
March 1, 2024

Lafarge announces 4.7% loss in 2023

Lafarge Africa Plc says its profit after tax (PAT) for the 2023 financial year declined by 4.7 per cent.

Lafarge
February 29, 2024

AfDB approves $150 million agreement facility to boost trade in eastern, southern Africa

According to the statement, the agreement is between the AfDB and Trade and Development Bank (TDB).

AfDB building