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Africans in diaspora, key to development – NiDCOM
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NIDCOM) says for Africa to experience socio-economic resurgence, prosperity and development, the key lies with Africans at home and across the globe.
The NiDCOM Chairman/CEO, Abike Dabiri-Erewa,…
Kenya waives entry fee for South Africans, other foreign nationals
Kenya has waived entry fees for passport holders from South Africa and six other countries, following widespread criticism of the recently introduced $30 fee.
The move aims to boost tourism and attract business travellers. Previously,…
Spain’s Prime Minister Meets With Morocco’s king
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI meet Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday 21 Feb.
During the working visit at the Royal Palace in Rabat, the leaders discussed issues including the Western Sahara dispute, ongoing preparations to…
ECOWAS Council Sets Up Committee On Unenforceable Judgements
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has said that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Judicial Council will reconsider the issue of the enforcement of judgements emanating from the ECOWAS…
Congo’s PM Steps Down Dissolving Government
The prime minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, resigned on Tuesday triggering the dissolution of his government, the presidency said in a comment.
Lukonde handed his resignation to President Felix…
Gowon Advocates Lifting Sanctions On Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso
By Adoba Echono
Nigeria’s former Head of State and one of the founding fathers of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, General Yakubu Gowon, has called on the regional bloc to lift sanctions on Mali, Burkina…
Kenyan Police Officers Arrested Over Human Smuggling Allegations
Kenyan authorities have taken swift action following a significant raid on a house near Nairobi, resulting in the arrest of four police officers. The operation uncovered 37 Ethiopian nationals, believed to be victims of human smuggling and…
South Africa Budget Boosts Welfare Grants Ahead Of Election
South Africa's finance minister has boosted welfare payments to more than 18 million people in his last budget ahead of May's general election.
The governing African National Congress (ANC) is facing a tough political challenge as it…
Libya Government Says Militias To Leave Tripoli
Armed groups that have been controlling Tripoli for more than a decade have agreed to leave Libya's capital.
Interior minister Imad Trabelsi - part of the internationally recognised government - said after lengthy negotiations a deal had…
MNJTF Upscale Clearance Operations in Lake Chad, Record Successes
In a move to strengthen free movement and rejuvenate economic activities across the Lake Chad Basin region, the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has significantly stepped up its clearance operations within the Lake Chad basin.
The…