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Labour Unions in Ghana set to embark on strike over local debt swap
Ghana’s main unions have declared a nationwide strike from next week over the inclusion of workers’ pensions in a local debt swap programme as part of the terms for an IMF credit. Ghana, which is a top cocoa and gold producer, has oil…
Ramaphosa reelected as leader of South Africa’s ruling ANC party
South Africa’s ruling ANC party has re-elected President Cyril Ramaphosa as its leader. The party announced this on Monday, noting that Ramaphosa will be its leader for the next five years. According to results announced by the African…
Buhari bags Guinea Bissau’s highest honour
President Muhammadu Buhari is set to be decorated with Guinea Bissau’s highest honour for his contributions to the relative political stability in the country. The president is expected to arrive at the West African nation on Wednesday,…
Buhari laments unpleasant setbacks in West Africa
President Muhammadu Buhari has lamented that despite efforts by the leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) towards deepening democracy, the region has suffered some unpleasant setbacks. The president made this…
Jonathan becomes Africa’s ambassador for agricultural technology
Nigeria’s former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has become Africa’s Ambassador for Agricultural Technology. This was announced in a statement issued to newsmen on Friday in Abuja by the Executive Director of the African Agricultural…
Buhari departs for AU Summit in Niger Republic
President Muhammadu Buhari will depart for Niger Republic on Thursday to attend the African Union Summit on Industrialization and Economic Diversification, as well as the Extraordinary Session on African Continental Free Trade Area. This…
FG calls for more collaboration among African Countries on drug war
The federal government has called for more collaboration among African countries in terms of continuous exchange of intelligence to help the continent surmount the daunting challenge of illicit drug trafficking and abuse. The…
FG open to free movement of persons into Nigeria – Aregbesola
The Federal Government has assured that Nigeria is ready to partner with the African Union (AU) to ensure the free movement of persons within the ECOWAS countries. The assurance was given by the Interior Minister, Rauf Aregbesola, while…
Buhari calls for urgent actions to combat effects of climate change
President Muhammadu Buhari has called for urgent actions from particularly developed countries to help mitigate the effects of climate change in Africa. The president made the call on Monday in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on the sidelines of…
AU adopts new strategy to curb insecurity
The African Union (AU) has adopted a new strategy to curb violent extremism, terrorism and unconstitutional change of government on the continent. AU’s Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Bankole Adeoye, disclosed…