African leaders call for continent to unlock capital at Egypt business summit
African leaders argued for unlocking the continent’s capital at a business summit in Egypt on Saturday, saying Africa can “do
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CBN mops up N17.5 trillion through OMO in September, injects N10.9 trillion
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) sold approximately N17.51 trillion in Open Market Operations (OMO) bills in September 2026, while
43 killed in political hits ahead of S.Africa polls: report
Suspected political assassinations in South Africa have claimed at least 43 lives this year to September, with local government elections
Lagos moves to phase out diesel buses, mandates CNG, EVs for regulated operators
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has begun phasing out diesel-powered buses from the state’s regulated public bus system,
Guinea-Bissau junta blocks Embaló’s planned return, citing security concerns
Guinea-Bissau’s military junta has blocked former president Umaro Sissoco Embaló from returning to the country, saying security conditions are not
Guinea’s exiled former PM Sidya Touré to be buried in Ivory Coast
Even in death, former Guinean Prime Minister Sidya Touré will remain in exile, as his family says he will be
Ethiopia and Eritrea sever diplomatic ties as Tigray fighting intensifies
Ethiopia and Eritrea have severed diplomatic relations as fighting in northern Ethiopia raises fears of a return to the devastating
Nigeria’s president hails economic reforms ahead of bid for reelection
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu lauded that the country had overcome major challenges since he assumed office in 2023 while he
Gov’t to suspend GH¢1 D-Levy on diesel for October and November
The government is set to suspend the GH¢1-per-litre Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Repayment Levy (D-Levy) on diesel for October
Mahama orders security agencies to make Ghana’s ports ‘ironclad’ against drug trafficking
President John Mahama has ordered security agencies to make Ghana’s ports “ironclad” against drug trafficking. Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu