Benin Lifts Blockade Preventing Niger’s Oil Export to China
The Republic of Benin has resolved its trade dispute with its neighbor, the Republic of the Niger, following the intervention of the Chinese government. Tensions between the two countries began last year after Niger’s ruling junta ousted the country’s democratically elected president. Following Beninese protests against Niger’s coupists, the junta’s leaders directed the closure of […]
Nigeria’s Inflation Surges in April for the 16th Consecutive Month
Nigeria’s inflation continued its upward trend last month, rising for the 16th straight month. When compared to April 2023’s recorded rate of 22.22%, Nigeria’s headline inflation rate in 2024 rose a whopping 11.47% points. However, the headline inflation rate declined by 0.73% on a month-on-month basis. Where the headline inflation rate for April was 2.29%, the […]
U.S. Contingent to Outline Troop Withdrawal Plans to Niger’s Government
This week, a United States delegation will present Niger’s government with a detailed plan of how the US intends to withdraw its troops from the country. This move comes after months of negotiations between the U.S. government and Niger’s junta failed to reach a resolution that would see at least some U.S. troops remain behind. […]
Swiss Court Sentences Former Gambian Minister to Prison for Crimes against Humanity
The Federal Criminal Court of Switzerland, the European country’s top criminal court, has found Ousman Sonko, a former interior minister of The Gambia, guilty of crimes against humanity. Relaying its judgment on Wednesday, the court deemed Sonko guilty of intentional homicide, torture, and false imprisonment over a period of 16 years, including his 12-year tenure […]
A Pivotal Moment in Ghana’s Journey towards Digital Financial Inclusion
Proxtera, a Singaporean Fintech company, has partnered with Development Bank Ghana (DBG) to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana access to crucial financial support through a digital platform. This collaboration aims to provide the country’s high-value sectors –manufacturing, agriculture, and information, communications, and technology (ICT) – with over $100 million in loans. In […]
Afrobarometer Detects Waning Sentiment towards Democracy
Democracy is experiencing a decline in popularity in many countries across Africa. Beyond the resurgence of coups across the continent, from Mali to Niger, and Sudan’s devolution into war, many of the continents inhabitants appear to be losing faith in democracy as a form of government. A survey by Afrobarometer, a polling organization with respondents […]
Juba’s Economic Lifeline Cut Off by Conflict in Khartoum
Sudan’s ongoing civil war has been dire to not only Sudan but its neighboring country, South Sudan. The violence from this war caused damage to one of the latter’s major pipelines in February. Since this event, South Sudan has been unable to repair the damage with estimates putting its repair timeline at several months. Oil […]
Cameroon Army Rescues Hundreds of Boko Haram Captives in Border Operation
Cameron’s army rescued over 300 civilians from Boko Haram captivity during a week-long rescue operation last week. The operation, which was codenamed Alpha, saw several dozen militants wounded and also led to the demise of scores of them. Beyond that, the operation saw the retrieval of hundreds of weapons, including rifles and explosives, as well […]
Nigeria Walks Back Cybersecurity Levy after Public Outcry
In an interesting turn of events, Nigeria’s Information Minister, Mohammed Idris, has announced a suspension on the proposed cybersecurity levy on electronic money transfers announced last week. Mr. Idris didn’t give any reason for the decision but his announcement comes as a relief to Nigerians, most of whom had voiced out against the policy. Nigeria’s […]
Stevie Wonder Granted Ghanaian Citizenship by President Nana Akufo-Addo
As his birthday, May 13 has always been a day of celebration for Stevie Wonder. Going forward, it will now be a day of double celebration as on Monday, which happened to be his 74th birthday, the legendary US singer-songwriter was granted Ghanaian citizenship by the country’s President Nana Akufo-Addo. President Akufo-Addo also presented him with […]
