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Yemisi Lanre-Idowu

Makinde Appoints Canadian-Based Abimbola Owoade as New Alaafin of Oyo

In a move to resolve the two-year vacancy for the Alaafin of Oyo throne, Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of Abimbola Owoade,...

Rescuers Search For Survivors After Deadly Tibet Earthquake

A powerful earthquake in China's remote Tibet region killed at least 126 people and collapsed "many buildings" on Tuesday, state media reported, with tremors...

Who is Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Ghana’s First Female Vice President

Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has officially taken office as the Vice President of Ghana following her swearing-in on Tuesday. The event took place at the...

Countering Insurgents: Why Ethiopia, Somalia Agree To Collaborate

Ethiopia and Somalia have now agreed on a multinational force to battle Islamist insurgents bedeviling their countries. This signals a further reduction of diplomatic...

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Guinea Moves To Become West Africa’s Gold Refining Hub With New Export Ban

Guinea is stepping up efforts to become a leading gold refining hub in West Africa as it seeks to process more of its precious metals locally instead of exporting raw gold abroad. Mines Minister Bouna Sylla said the country has built one of Africa’s largest gold refineries, with...

IMF Says Malawi Loan Programme Depends On Government’s Reform Commitment

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it is prepared to move quickly on a new credit programme for Malawi but has stressed that any financial support will depend on the government’s commitment to implementing key economic reforms. IMF Resident Representative Nelnan Koumtingue said discussions with Malawian authorities are...

FCCPC Warns Fuel Marketers Against Exploiting As Global Oil Prices Fall

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned operators in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector against exploiting consumers by failing to reflect the significant decline in global crude oil prices in retail fuel prices. As of the time of filing this report, global benchmark Brent crude was...