Guinea’s junta dissolves 40 political parties with late-night decree
Guinea has dissolved 40 political parties, including its three main opposition groups, via a late-night decree, in the latest crackdown […]
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President Mahama bans foreign travel for boards of SOEs and public institutions over rising costs
President John Dramani Mahama has directed boards of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and public institutions to immediately halt international travel for
Ghana’s reliance on Dubai for gold exports leaves cedi exposed as Iran conflict disrupts trade
The Ghanaian cedi could face renewed pressure if the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt air traffic
$64 billion development roadmap launched by Burkina Faso to reshape its economy.
Burkina Faso has approved a new National Development Plan (PND) for 2026–2030, a five-year strategy valued at about $64 billion
Middle East tensions may cost Africa billions in UAE, Saudi, and Qatari investments.
Growing geopolitical tensions tied to the standoff between the United States and Iran could lead Gulf nations to reconsider their
Africa’s energy markets under strain as Iran war deepens.
A sharp rise in global oil prices caused by the intensifying conflict involving Iran is beginning to ripple across African
Tunisians protest against US-Israeli war against Iran
Around one hundred people took to the streets of downtown Tunis, the Tunisian capital, to denounce US and Israeli action
Senegal: opponents speak out against Macky Sall’s UN candidacy
Senegal’s former president Macky Sall is seeking one of the most coveted positions on the international scene: Secretary-General of the
Patrice Motsepe set to develop Africa’s upcoming manganese export site
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe is expanding his mining portfolio as African Rainbow Minerals announced its involvement in a bid
South Africans seek evacuation as regional conflict halts flights and closes borders
Over 6,400 South African nationals have reported their presence across countries in the Middle East as escalating tensions involving the