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G7 foreign ministers meet to discuss African issues


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Mauritania's foreign minister Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug has held a session at the G7 foreign ministers where discussions that include Russia’s war in Ukraine and surging tensions in the Middle East are ongoing. The talks which began…

Niger signs deal to supply Mali with cheaper diesel


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Niger is set to deliver 150 million litres of diesel to neighbouring Mali, after the two countries signed a partnership on Tuesday. The diesel is to be supplied to Énergie du Mali (EDM-SA), Mali's national energy company, as the country…

UNESCO, Korea launches Initiative to equip West Africa youths


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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and the Korean government has launched the Better Education for Africa's Rise (BEAR III), to give young people in West Africa a better chance of accessing descent…

Ghana striving to reach debt deal with bondholders


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Ghana is yet to reach a definitive deal with international bondholders towards the restructuring of about $ 13 billion of its external debt. The office of the Finance minister reassured Ghanaians, saying an interim agreement had been…

South African Starlink to cut off users


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Starlink users in South Africa are facing a major setback as the satellite internet service provider has issued a warning that their services will be terminated by the end of the month. In an email sent to many South African users,…

Russia expands diesel exports to Sudan amidst EU embargo


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Russia has begun exporting diesel to Sudan as part of its effort to find new markets following an EU embargo. Since the full implementation of the EU embargo on Russian oil product imports in February 2023, diesel supplies have been…

Togo postpones legislative, regional polls to 29th April


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Togo has rescheduled parliamentary and regional elections for April 29 after delaying the ballot over a highly contested constitutional reform. The announcement was made after a cabinet meeting. Elections were initially scheduled on…

Sierra Leoneans unite to fight life-ravage drug kush


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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio, has declared a National Emergency on drugs and substance abuse in response to the devastating impacts of Kush. This declaration comes amidst calls to cut the supply chain and help the many…

ECOWAS Parliament commits to Regional Peace, Prosperity


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By: Adoba Echono, Abuja The Acting Speaker of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, Parliament, Jibrin Barau, who is also the Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, has reiterated the commitment of the parliament to…

Rwandan genocide anniversary to reflect, heal – Analyst


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As Rwanda prepares to commemorate 30 years after the genocide that killed an estimated 800,000 people, mainly ethnic Tutsis, a transitional justice expert described the period between April to June 1994 as a dark time for the country.…