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Nigeria cuts power to Niger as Ecowas generals gather in Abuja

Officially, the military junta in Niger has three days to reinstate President Mohamed Bazoum or face...

In Cameroon, President Biya’s Russian ties still going strong

Putin held talks with Biya on 28 July, calling on the West African country to support...

British International Investment bets on innovation under Africa boss Chijuitomi

“Our core themes remain centred on productivity, sustainability and inclusivity,” says Chris Chijiutomi, the Managing Director...

Meet Sharon Itach, Israel’s first military attaché to Morocco

On 17 July, Israel joined the United States as the only countries to recognise the disputed...

Will Ecowas intervene in Niger? Five key points to consider

The chiefs of staff are due to meet on August 2 in the Nigerian capital. During...

In Senegal, telecoms operator Axian takes the helm at Free

Madagascan conglomerate Axian is no longer sticking to just commercial matters when it comes to Senegalese...

Côte d’Ivoire: Former President Henri Konan Bédié has died

After seeing him endure the years, Ivorians had almost come to think he was immortal.According to...

Africa Re may demand more dollar payments to reduce currency risks

Africa Reinsurance may extend the use of dollar pricing for cover to reduce local currency risks,...

Zimbabwe elections: Has Chamisa found a chink in Mnangagwa’s armour?

Are the elections already in the bag? “Don’t worry, he’ll be president,” says Uebert Angel to...

Russia-Africa summit: Goïta and Traoré show support for Putin

On 25 July, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, president of Burkina Faso’s transitional government, walked the red carpet...

Ethiopia: Arifpay, IrisGuard to use eye recognition for displaced person payments

Ethiopian fintech Arifpay has partnered with IrisGuard of the UK to use eye recognition technology to...

Nigeria’s Tinubu rewards 16 members of campaign council with ministerial appointments 

Of the 28 nominees, about 20 are politicians while eight are established professionals in the field...

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