Nigeria, Africa’s largest crude oil producer, is now paying the highest gasoline pump prices on the continent after pump prices jumped by approximately 65% in late March 2026. The surge has reignited debate about the true value of Nigeria’s flagship investment in domestic refining — the 9 billion Dangote Oil Refinery — and its failure […]
When Ghana’s popular news site GhanaWeb published an article in July 2024 claiming that Ukraine was recruiting Ivorian citizens to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war, offering ,000 bonuses and European residency, it went viral across West African social media. The article, decorated with yellow-and-blue flyers supposedly posted on the streets of Abidjan, seemed credible. It
Ghana is set to become the fifth African nation to grant visa-free access to all African passport holders, marking a historic step toward continental integration. President John Dramani Mahama announced that effective May 25, 2026 — Africa Day — any person holding a passport from any African country will be able to enter Ghana without
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A Federal High Court in Lagos has delivered a landmark ruling that could reshape the landscape of banking regulation in Nigeria, nullifying the Central Bank of Nigeria’s takeover of Union Bank of Nigeria Plc and declaring the regulator’s actions unlawful. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke delivered the judgment on March 26, 2026, in Suit No: FHC/L/MISC/1377/2025, ruling
Cameroon has confirmed the deaths of 16 citizens who enlisted in the Russian military, exposing a growing pattern of African recruitment into the Ukraine conflict.
South Sudan President Salva Kiir has sacked the parliament speaker and deputy in a major political reshuffle, raising fresh concerns about the stability of the peace agreement.
The UN General Assembly has declared the transatlantic slave trade the ‘gravest crime against humanity’ in a historic resolution backed by broad international support.
Zimbabwe’s Reserve Bank has launched redesigned ZiG banknotes in denominations up to ZiG50 as part of efforts to strengthen confidence in the post-2024 currency.
Cameroon’s parliament has reinstated the vice presidential post, fueling speculation about succession plans for 93-year-old President Paul Biya.
Yaounde Formally Notifies Russian Embassy as Details on Recruitment and Circumstances of Death Remain Unclear The government of Cameroon has officially confirmed the deaths of 16 of its citizens who were fighting alongside Russian military forces in Ukraine. In a formal diplomatic communication, the Cameroonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs presented a list of the deceased
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Government Cites Soaring Global Oil Prices and Severe Fiscal Strain, Warns of Extremely Difficult Times The Government of Senegal has announced an immediate ban on all non-essential foreign travel for ministers and senior officials. The directive, issued by the Prime Minister’s office, is a direct cost-saving response to a severe energy crisis exacerbated by soaring
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Military Deployment Follows Parliamentary Warning That National Murder Rate Rivals a War Zone The South African government has authorized the deployment of 2,200 soldiers to assist police in high-crime areas of Cape Town and Gauteng province. The move is a direct response to what lawmakers have described as a national security crisis, with the country’s
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