AWA, a leading African Airline has officially launched direct flights between Accra, (Ghana) and Ouagadougou, capital city of Burkina Faso, marking a strategic move into the Sahel region and reinforcing efforts to boost intra-African connectivity. AWA has initiated direct flights between Accra and Ouagadougou, enhancing connectivity in the Sahel region. Three weekly flights will operate…
Nigeria claims it is owed over $11 million by Benin and Togo for electricity supplied in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Nigeria is owed over $11 million by Benin and Togo for Q1 2025 electricity supplied, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Only $5.8 million…
Burkina Faso’s military government has withdrawn the operating licences of four foreign non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and suspended two other foreign associations, according to decrees seen by AFP. Burkina Faso’s military government has revoked the licenses of four foreign NGOs and suspended two other foreign associations due to cited formal breaches. Authorities have cited combating jihadist…
Zimbabwe’s gold-backed currency, the ZiG, recorded its biggest single-day gain against the U.S. dollar this year. Zimbabwe’s gold-backed currency, the ZiG, has seen its largest single-day gain against the US dollar this year by 0.2%, trading at 26.89 per dollar. This appreciation is supported by a 46% increase in gold production in the first half…
