COTE d’Ivoire’s oil and gas production is set for a major boost, with output expected to rise to between 75,000 and 85,000 barrels per day (bpd) following the successful launch of phase 2 at the Baleine field, the government announced…
PRESIDENT John Dramani Mahama has initiated the establishment of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) as part of his administration’s economic revitalisation agenda. The board, a key promise in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) 2024 manifesto, aims to regulate and market…
COTE d’Ivoire has suspended five senior officials accused of facilitating cocoa smuggling across the western border, according to an army statement seen by Reuters earlier this week. An estimated 50,000 to 75,000 metric tonnes of cocoa beans have been trafficked to Guinea…
CAPE Town, South Africa’s legislative capital, has been crowned the best city in the world for 2025 by Time Out, moving up from its second-place ranking last year, the city government announced on Wednesday. Why Cape Town topped the list Time…
GUINEA’S main opposition coalition, Forces Vives de Guinée, has urged its members to withdraw from the National Transitional Council (NTC) after the ruling junta failed to meet its promised deadline for a return to democratic governance. AP reports that the decision, announced…
COCA-COLA Beverages Africa (CCBA) has been named a Top Employer in Africa for 2025 by the Top Employers Institute, highlighting its commitment to fostering a people-first culture across its operations. The certification recognises CCBA’s excellence in human resource practices, with its…
…Argungu Calls for Dedication and commitment to duty The Police Service Commission today, Thursday, January 16th 2025, approved the appointment of Miller Gajere Dantawaye as the substantive Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command. The Commission also approved the appointment of…
IN a world where opinions are plentiful and facts are scarce, it is tempting to assume the role of judge, jury, and executioner. However, when it comes to cases that are ongoing in Courts, it is essential to exercise…
CANADIAN Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that he will not be contesting in the upcoming general election, and he has also hinted at the possibility of quitting politics altogether. This unexpected decision marks a dramatic shift for Trudeau,…
In a surprising turn of events in the ongoing Hamas-Israel war mediators, Qatar has announced that they have reached a ceasefire deal to halt the war in Gaza in exchange for 33 Israeli captives, officials said. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh…
