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Africa

November 17, 2023

Liberia’s George Weah on brink of losing re-election bid

The percentage represents a lead of more than 28,000 votes, with nearly all the ballots accounted for.

GEORGE WEAH AND JOSEPH BOAKAI
November 17, 2023

Tinubu’s government reiterates support for anti-money laundering campaign in West Africa

Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi said this at the inauguration of the 40th GIABA Technical Commission and Plenary Meeting on Thursday in Abuja.

Bola Tinubu and ECOWAS
November 17, 2023

Sudan demands immediate withdrawal of UN peacekeepers

In June, the German diplomat was declared persona non grata by Sudan’s foreign ministry and effectively barred from the country.

United Nations peacekeeping force
November 17, 2023

Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera suspends foreign trips for himself, cabinet members; reduces allowances amid inflation

“In fact, all cabinet members currently abroad on public-funded trips must return to Malawi with immediate effect,” Mr Chakwera said.

Malawi's president
November 16, 2023

AfDB staff arrested, detained, assaulted by Ethiopian security forces: Bank

Prime Minister of Ethiopia immediately acted when he learnt of the incident, ordered the immediate release of the affected staff and promised to order an immediate investigation.

ADESINA WITH AFDB STAFF
November 16, 2023

Stakeholders urge Africans to think, produce, consume African goods

Stakeholders have called on Africans to think, produce and consume goods produced on the continent to promote African growth and development.

AFRICAN PRODUCTS
November 16, 2023

Ex-Zimbabwe goalkeeper George Chigova dies at 32

Mr Chigova started out his professional football career with Harare Gunners in 2010

George Chigova (Credit: X)
November 15, 2023

Tinubu heads to Guinea-Bissau Thursday to attend nation’s independence anniversary

Guinea-Bissau marked its 50th independence anniversary on September 24, but the government had scheduled all celebrations for November 16.

President Bola Tinubu with President of Guinea-Bissau and Chairman of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government [Photo: officialABAT]
November 14, 2023

Germany pledges €20 million for transboundary water projects in Niger Basin

The nine Niger Basin Authority (NBA) countries are Niger, Benin, Chad, Guinea, Mali, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Nigeria.

German ambassador to Nigeria, Annette Gunther
November 11, 2023

Angola promises to prioritise stronger trade relations with Nigeria

Angola says it will continue to prioritise its trade cooperation with Nigeria and improve bilateral relations.

José Bamóquina Zau