The mysteries of Benin, By Douglas Ogbankwa
THERE is no family in Benin, located in Edo State of Nigeria, that does not have family abroad. Benin City has one of the largest diaspora remittances in Africa. So, the Benin Airport has one of the top 3…
Month November 2024
Mauritius Tops as Africa’s Safest Country in 2024
MAURITIUS, a stunning island nation in the Indian Ocean, has emerged as Africa’s safest country for 2024, according to the Global Peace Index (GPI). The GPI, produced by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), evaluates the absence of violence or fear…
Senegal’s Pastef Party Claim ‘Resounding Victory’ in Polls
SENEGAL’S ruling Pastef party has declared a ‘resounding victory’ in the country’s legislative elections held on Sunday. With 90-95 percent of the ballots counted, state-run Radio and Television Broadcasting (RTS) confirmed that Pastef, led by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, had…
Resolute Agrees $160m Settlement in Mali Tax Dispute
AUSTRALIAN gold miner Resolute Mining announced on Monday it will pay $160 million to Mali’s government to resolve a tax dispute. The agreement follows the detention of Resolute’s CEO, Terence Holohan, and two other employees earlier this month. Resolute confirmed an initial…
US Ambassador to South Africa Resigns After Trump Win
REUBEN Brigety, the United States Ambassador to South Africa, has confirmed he will resign from his post, effective January 10, 2025. His resignation comes in line with standard diplomatic procedure following a change in the US presidential administration. This announcement…
Counterfeit Electrical Goods in Africa: A Deadly Threat
FINANCIAL pressures across South Africa and the wider African continent have created a thriving market for counterfeit products, with electrical goods being among the most dangerous fakes circulating. A surge in demand for cheaper items has allowed counterfeiters to infiltrate…
BREAKING: AFCONQ 2025: Super Eagles suffer shock 2-1 defeat to Rwanda in Uyo
NIGERIA rounded off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series with a shock 2-1 defeat to Rwanda. The game was played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. The Super Eagles came into the game already qualified for…
BREAKING: Tinubu Sacks PTAD Boss, Dr. Chioma Ejikeme
PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed Dr. Chioma Ejikeme as the Executive Secretary of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) and appointed Miss Tolulope Abiodun Odunaiya as her successor. The announcement was made on Monday through a statement issued by PTAD…
EPL: Man Utd to Cut Amorim’s Transfer Budget
NEW Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, will be given a reduced transfer budget to work with at the Premier League club, The Telegraph reports. Amorim took charge of his first training session on Monday, as he prepares for his first…
Afreximbank Delivers Strong Financial Results For 9 Months In 2024
…Surpassing prior year’s performance despite a challenging operating environment AFRICAN Export-Import Bank (“Afreximbank” or the “Group”) (www.Afreximbank.com) has released the consolidated financial statements of the Bank and its subsidiaries, for the nine months ended 30 September 2024 (9M’2024). The Group…