Niger and Benin discuss normalising relations between two countries
Following a visit to Niger earlier this month by Benin’s new president, there were high-level talks in Cotonou this weekend
African Politics
Somalia urges politicians to choose ballot box over conflict amid electoral reforms
Somalia’s ports minister has urged politicians seeking power to pursue elections rather than armed conflict, saying the country wants to
Zimbabwe’s parliament approves bill to extend Mnangagwa’s term
The bill tabled by the justice minister at the start of June adds two years to President Emmerson Mnangagwa current
Ofori-Atta cannot be tried in absentia until service process is completed – OSP
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has stated that the question of whether former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta can
Zimbabwe court ruling on constitutional amendments sparks divided reactions
In Zimbabwe, a court ruling dismissing a legal challenge by war veterans against proposed constitutional amendments has sparked divided reactions.
Local Gov’t Minister orders Ayawaso Central Assembly to account for GH¢400,000 disability fund
Local Government Minister Ahmed Ibrahim has directed the Ayawaso Central Municipal Assembly to provide detailed records of the utilisation of
Mahama won’t shield Sedina Tamakloe from justice – Vanderpuye
The National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has rejected suggestions that President John Mahama
Africa’s largest refinery cuts petrol unit by 34% as exports slump
Nigeria’s Dangote refinery has reduced operating rates at its main gasoline-producing unit by 34% since May 21, raising concerns about
Minority demands report of anti-flood taskforce for Parliamentary scrutiny
The Minority Caucus in Parliament is demanding that the report of the government’s Anti-Flood Taskforce be presented to the House
Minority demands urgent appearance of 3 ministers over floods, S.A. evacuation and visa controversy
The Minority in Parliament has called for the immediate appearance of three ministers before the House to provide explanations on