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Burkina Faso’s military government has withdrawn the operating licences of four foreign non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and suspended two other foreign associations, according to decrees seen by AFP.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…
The Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) gold reserves climbed to 32.99 tonnes by the end of June 2025, up from 32.16 tonnes recorded in May 2025, marking a steady increase in the country’s efforts to strengthen its foreign exchange buffers. The Bank of Ghana’s gold reserves reached 32.99 tonnes by June 2025, reflecting steady monthly growth…
Paul Kagame, the president of Rwanda, has revealed that he is willing to hold up his country’s end of the recent peace deal signed with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). However, he noted that his compliance is dependent on Congo’s move. Rwanda’s President Kagame expressed commitment to honoring the peace agreement with the DRC…
Ghana retained its position as one of West Africa’s leading travel destinations in 2024, attracting 1,288,804 international arrivals, a 12% increase compared to the previous year, according to the latest Tourism Report released by the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA). Ghana received 1,288,804 international arrivals in 2024, marking a 12% increase from the previous year. Major…
Mali’s transitional parliament has approved a controversial bill granting junta leader General Assimi Goïta a five-year presidential term, renewable without the need for elections. Mali’s transitional parliament has approved a bill granting junta leader General Assimi Goïta a five-year renewable presidential term. This development was backed by recommendations from an April national conference of political…
Three African countries, Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa, have been ranked among the world’s best countries. Three African nations, Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa, are included in the 2024 Best Countries Rankings. Egypt ranked highest among African nations, securing the 35th position globally. The rankings evaluated 87 countries based on perceptions across 73 attributes grouped…
London Mayor Sadiq Khan is set to undertake a historic trade mission to Africa, aimed at strengthening ties between the UK capital and key economies on the continent. London Mayor Sadiq Khan is embarking on a historic trade mission to Africa, focusing on enhancing ties with major cities Khan’s itinerary includes visits to Lagos, Accra,…
