Month November 2024

Nigerians Face Mass Arrest In Libya After CAF Verdict

  THE Confederation of African Football (CAF) has ruled in favour of Nigeria’s Super Eagles after they were held for over 20 hours at Al-Abraq Airport in eastern Libya, forcing them to miss a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match…

Ghana Launches 5G Network to Drive Digital Transformation

GHANA officially launched its first 5G network on Friday, marking a significant step toward digital transformation and economic growth. The new network was developed by Next-Gen InfraCo, a consortium of telecommunication companies that secured exclusive rights for 10 years to…

Niger Strikes Deal With Russia for Three Security Satellites

THE Nigerien government has signed an agreement with Russian space agency subsidiary Glavkosmos to acquire three satellites aimed at enhancing the nation’s security and defence capabilities. The agreement, signed in Niamey on Friday by Niger’s Minister of Communication, Sidi Mohamed…

Niger Junta Opposes Orano’s Uranium Production Halt

NIGER’S military junta is contesting a decision by French nuclear fuel company Orano to halt uranium production in the country, as revealed in a document obtained by Agence France-Presse (AFP). The dispute stems from Orano’s announcement last month that it would cease…

Kenyan economist: China-Africa trade benefits living standards

IN the last 15 years, increasing trade between China and Africa has sparked significant job creation and improved living standards across the continent, according to Professor XN Iraki, an economist from the University of Nairobi. Speaking to Chinese news agency Xinhua,…

Duma Boko: Botswana’s First Power Shift after 58-year BDP Rule

FOR the first time in Botswana’s 58-year history, power has transitioned from the long-reigning Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) to the opposition, with Duma Boko, a seasoned human rights lawyer, emerging as the nation’s new leader. The historic victory marks a significant political…

British-Nigerian Kemi Badenoch Leads UK Conservative Party

KEMI Badenoch, a Nigerian-born politician with a libertarian vision, has made history as the first Black leader of the UK’s Conservative Party. Known for her outspoken views on government reform, Badenoch plans to ‘rewire, reboot and reprogramme’ the British state,…