BOTSWANA’S newly elected President, Duma Boko, has pledged an uncompromising fight against corruption, warning that all those found guilty will face severe consequences. Speaking during his maiden State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Gaborone, Boko underscored the importance of…
THE Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has formally called on the United States to reassess its Level 3 travel advisory for Rwanda. Issued on October 7 in response to the Marburg virus disease outbreak, the advisory…
THE National Electoral Commission of Somaliland has announced opposition leader Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi ‘Irro’ as the winner of the presidential election, defeating incumbent Muse Bihi Abdi in a peaceful contest. Irro, representing the Waddani party, secured a landslide victory with…
KENYA’S Catholic Church has refused a $40,000 donation from President William Ruto, citing ethical concerns and the need to avoid political exploitation of religious platforms. The funds were intended for constructing a priest’s house and supporting the church choir at…
NAVIN Ramgoolam, the new Prime Minister of Mauritius, has announced a comprehensive audit of the country’s public finances, questioning the accuracy of data released by the previous administration. The move follows his coalition’s landslide victory in the 10 November election, which secured…
GHANA has imposed restrictions on private pension fund managers looking to invest offshore, citing concerns about the impact on its weakening currency, the cedi. This clampdown has sparked debate within the financial sector, with industry leaders questioning the legality and…
Nyesom Wike, the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and immediate past Governor of Rivers State, once commanded significant respect as a formidable figure in Nigerian politics. From his days as a Minister of State for Education under…
NIGERIA’s President Bola Tinubu has written to the National Assembly to approve a fresh N1.767 trillion as a new external borrowing plan in the 2024 appropriation act. According to the president, the loan is based on an exchange rate…
THE Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has approved the implementation of N70,000 national minimum wage for workers of the FCT Administration. The acting Head of Civil Service in the FCT, Mrs Grace Adayilo, who announced…
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu on Tuesday forwarded the names of three Resident Electoral Commissioners to the Senate for approval. President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio made this known during the Tuesday plenary. The House subsequently referred the request to the committee…
