Month February 2025

Senegal Refines Locally Produced Oil For First Time

SENEGAL has reached a major energy milestone by refining its own domestically produced crude oil for the first time. The African Refinery Company (SAR), which has operated since 1961, previously only processed imported oil. Now, it has successfully refined crude…

Ghanaian Wins UK Residency Despite ‘proxy’ Wedding

A GHANAIAN woman has won the right to live in the UK despite never attending her own wedding ceremony, reigniting discussions on the country’s immigration tribunal system. Francisca Boateng, 42, secured her appeal after arguing that her proxy marriage to…

Liberia Suspends 450 Officials Over Asset Declarations

LIBERIAN President Joseph Boakai has suspended over 450 government officials, including key ministers, for failing to declare their assets as required by law. The decision, reported by the BBC, underscores Boakai’s commitment to tackling corruption and enhancing transparency in public office.…