The President of Cote d’Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara, has lauded Ghana for not only leading Africa’s struggle for independence but for also paving the way for many African countries to emancipate themselves from colonial rule. He was speaking as the special guest of honour at the 67th Independence Day celebration in Koforidua in the Eastern Region […]
Category: Africa
Senegal president says he’ll stand down on 2 April
Senegal President Macky Sall has said he will stand down on 2 April when his term is due to end, but it is still unclear when elections will be held to elect his successor. He said the date of the elections will depend on the planned national dialogue that is set to begin on Monday, […]
Ghana, Zambia sign 3 bilateral agreements
Ghana and Zambia have signed three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to reinforce and promote cooperation between the two countries. The agreements — Political Consultation, Defence Cooperation and Agreed Minutes of the Permanent Joint Commission between Ghana and Zambia — were signed at Zambia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Lusaka, the capital, last Tuesday. The Minister […]
ECOWAS Commission urges Senegal to return to original electoral calendar
The ECOWAS Commission is urging the political class in Senegal to take urgent steps to restore the electoral calendar in accordance with the provisions of the country’s Constitution. The ECOWAS Commission in a statement dated Tuesday, February 6, 2024, advised against any action or statement that may contravene the provisions of Senegal’s constitution. It further […]
Namibia swears in new President
Nangolo Mbumba has been sworn in as the fourth President of Namibia following the death of Dr Hage G Geingob this morning. “I Nangolo Mbumba do hereby swear, that I strive to the best of my ability to uphold, protect and defend as the supreme law of the Republic of Namibia and faithfully obey , […]
Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali to decide fate of Ghanaian traders following ECOWAS ‘exit’
There’s a looming diplomatic row as Burkina Faso’s Military leader Ibrahim Traoré has disclosed that his country will consult Mali and Niger to take a final decision on whether to allow Ghanaian traders and other West African nationals to do business in their countries. He said a final determination would be made on the matter […]
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger’s withdrawal from ECOWAS will affect their citizens – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has described as unfortunate the decision by Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to withdraw their membership from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The three countries, currently under military rule, have announced their decision to withdraw from ECOWAS. Their argument is that ECOWAS has outlived its usefulness and […]
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger quit ECOWAS regional block
Three West African junta-led states Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso said on Sunday they are immediately leaving the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a regional economic bloc that has been urging them to return to democratic rule. The decision by the three countries, announced in a joint statement read out on Niger national […]
Stolen presidential red carpet recovered in Malawi
Police in Malawi have recovered a presidential carpet that had been stolen in the southern town of Mwanza, near the border with Mozambique. The carpet was taken together with a tent on Wednesday night as the items were being moved to the town, where President Lazarus Chakwera is expected to hold a public event on […]
Most influential passports in Africa: Here are the Top 10
The latest data from Henley & Partners and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) shows that South Africans can travel to 108 visa-free destinations, making it the 3rd most influential passport in Africa. THE South African passport is the third most influential passport in Africa and ranks 53rd in the world overall. That’s according to […]
Full list: Forbes 2024 top 20 African billionaires
The president of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has retained his position as the richest person in Africa with a net worth of $13.9 billion, according to the 2024 Forbes list of 20 of Africa’s Richest billionaires. While Dangote retained the top spot, his ally, Femi Otedola, who is Chairman of Geregu Power Plc, ranked among […]
Morocco seizes 1.4 tonnes of cocaine concealed as bananas
Police in Morocco have seized 1.488 tonnes (3,280lb) of cocaine in a joint operation with Spanish security forces. The cocaine was found concealed in banana boxes inside a shipping container that was aboard a vessel originating from South America and headed to Turkey. The seizure was made on Tuesday at the Tanger Med port in […]