Month July 2024

Fitch Predicts Mahama, NDC win in Ghana’s 2024 Elections

IN a recent forecast, international research and data firm Fitch Solutions has projected that John Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will emerge victorious in Ghana’s 2024 general elections. The London-based firm has been consistent in its election predictions…

Philip Shaibu, APC And The Show Of Violence In Benin

THE desperation of embattled former Deputy Governor, Mr Phillip Shaibu and APC Guber Candidate Monday Okpebholo appear to have reached fever pitch as they resort to unleashing a show of terror and violence on innocent Edo citizens today. Despite a…

Court Overrules Police Ban As Kenyan Protests Persist

KENYA’S government intensified its calls to halt ongoing protests on Thursday, as a court overruled a police ban on demonstrations in Nairobi. The protests, which erupted nearly a month ago over proposed tax hikes, have resulted in at least 50 deaths. Despite…

US-Nigeria Student Exchange Deal Boosts Education, Health Ties

IN a move to enhance collaboration in education, health, entrepreneurship, and development, the US Presidential Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement has approved a student exchange programme between Spelman College in Atlanta and the University of Lagos in Nigeria. This agreement marks…

Namibia Denies Visa Extension for Ugandan King

NAMIBIA has declined a request to extend the visa of King Mutebi II of Buganda, who has been in the country for medical treatment since April. According to Namibia’s international relations ministry, immigration law restricts foreign citizens to a maximum…

Kagame’s Election Win Praised By African Leaders

PAUL Kagame’s overwhelming election victory, securing 99.15 percent of the vote, has garnered praise from various African leaders, reinforcing his extended rule in Rwanda for another five years. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni expressed eagerness to collaborate further with Kagame, highlighting the…

Niger, Turkey Strengthen Ties In Energy, Mining, And Defence

NIGER and Turkey have agreed to strengthen cooperation in energy, mining, intelligence, and defence. This development comes after Niger recently asked Western military personnel to leave and terminated mining contracts with several Western countries. The announcement was made during a visit by Turkish Foreign…