Ghana Cracks Down on Gold Smuggling with New Centralised Trading Law
Ghana has introduced sweeping reforms to its gold trade regulations in a bold move to clamp down on rampant smuggling that has cost the nation […]
Articles by Pawla Nibramich
Côte D’Ivoire Eyes European Pivot Amid US Tariff Dispute on Cocoa Exports
Faced with the prospect of steep new US tariffs, Côte D’Ivoire is re-evaluating its international trade alliances, signalling a potential shift towards closer economic ties […]
Nigeria Charts Bold Course to Become Africa’s Silicon Valley
Nigeria is positioning itself as Africa’s premier tech powerhouse with a wave of high-profile digital events and strategic initiatives designed to attract global investors, boost […]
Africa loses $88.6bn annually to corruption, ECOWAS warns
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has raised the alarm over Africa’s staggering loss of $88.6 billion each year due to corruption and […]
South Sudan: President Dismisses Foreign Minister, Appoints Replacement
South Sudan’s President, Salva Kiir, announced the dismissal of the country’s Foreign Minister, Ramadan Mohammed Abdallah Goc, in a presidential decree. The decree, aired through […]
Côte d’Ivoire Threatens to Increase Cocoa Price in Response to US Tariffs
Côte d’Ivoire, the world’s largest cocoa producer, has warned it may take measures to increase cocoa prices if the United States implements recently announced tariffs, […]
Cholera Deaths in South Sudan Highlight Deadly Cost of Global Aid Cuts
Eight people, including five children, have died from cholera in South Sudan’s Jonglei state, as critical health services close down due to international funding cuts. […]
Gabon: First Post-Coup Presidential Vote to be Held Saturday, Military Leader Oligui Nguema Favored to Win
Gabon will hold a pivotal presidential election this Saturday, the first since a military coup in 2023 ended more than half a century of dynastic […]
Borno Governor Raises Alarm as Boko Haram Regains Foothold in North-East Nigeria
The governor of Nigeria’s Borno state, Babagana Zulum, has sounded on April 9 a stark warning about the resurgence of jihadist group Boko Haram, saying […]
Ghana, Czech Republic Chart New Course for Strategic Partnership in Trade, Security, and Innovation
Ghana and the Czech Republic have reaffirmed on April 9 their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties through enhanced political, economic and cultural cooperation during the […]