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Nigeria’s inflation rate hits 11.85% in November 2019
Nigeria’s inflation rate has increased for the third consecutive month. With a 0.25% jump, it moved from 11.61% in…
AFDB grants $5 million to Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme
The Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme will be able to extend its reach with a grant of $5…
Millions of fans thrilled with Cardi B’s Africa tour
It was all buzzing in Lagos and Accra during the weekend as Cardi B visited. Belcalis Marlenis Almanzar,…
Ex-Chadian Prime Minister arrested for fraud
A Chadian minister, who served as the country’s premier from 2013-2016 was arrested on Sunday over fraud allegations.…
ISWAP fighters ambush and kill 10 Nigerian troops
Fighters loyal to the Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the killings, but said they had slain 22 soldiers after an assault by the army
Court in Burkina Faso jails 2 generals over 2015 coup
The coup, carried out by troops loyal to ousted President Blaise Compaore, was thwarted by public protest but at the cost of 14 lives
Burkina Faso soldiers killed in “major terrorist attack”
Security sources say death toll could rise to 20 as more soldiers are still missing
“Meet the Farmers” opening partnerships for Agro-development in Africa
MTFC (Meet the Farmers) is a leading global event promoting agribusiness between GCC and Africa; bringing together the giants in the Agribusiness sector under one roof to discuss trade and investment opportunities.
Nigerian court grants Shi’ite leader Zakzaky bail for medical care
Supporters have held frequent protests in the capital Abuja pushing for his release amid fears over his deteriorating health
Mauritania frees blogger jailed for ‘blasphemy’
Cheikh Ould Mohamed Ould Mkheitir had been initially sentenced to death but was then given a jail term on appeal