A Kenyan national, Elisha Odhiambo Asumo, has been charged in the United States over allegations that he conspired to supply military-grade weapons to one of Mexico’s most feared criminal organizations …
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Angola Arrests Suspects in Alleged Continental Coup Plot
Angola has moved against what it says is a continent-wide network plotting regime change, arresting three people accused of terrorism. Those arrested include two Russian nationals and an Angolan journalist …
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FDH Bank to Acquire Ecobank Mozambique in Expansion Drive
FDH Bank Plc has taken a bold step in its ambition to become a key player in Africa’s financial sector by announcing the acquisition of a controlling 98.87% stake in …
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Chipper Cash, Western Union, Zoona Launch Global Transfer Service in Zambia
Chipper Cash, in partnership with Western Union and Zoona Transactions Zambia Limited, has launched a new international money transfer service that is now live inside the Chipper Cash mobile app. …
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Nigeria’s Shamseldeen Ogunjimi Elected Deputy Chairperson
Nigeria’s Accountant General of the Federation, Mr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, has been elected as the Deputy Chairperson of the Executive Committee of the African Association of Accountants General (AAAG). His …
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Lesotho Begs US to Cut Tariff on Exports Further
The Government of Lesotho has said it will continue to negotiate with the United States to reduce the high tariffs placed on its exports, especially in the textile and clothing …
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Election Tension Rises in Côte d’Ivoire as Opposition Leaders Barred
As Côte d’Ivoire gears up for its presidential election scheduled for 25 October 2025, tension is building across the country following the disqualification of key opposition candidates and the recent …
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Burkina Faso, Russia Launch Joint Commission to Boost Ties
Burkina Faso and Russia have taken a major step to strengthen their strategic partnership by establishing a new joint intergovernmental commission. The announcement was made on July 30, 2025, in …
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Taxi Drivers’ Strike Brings Luanda to a Halt Over Fuel Price Hike
The capital city of Angola, Luanda, has been brought to a virtual standstill after candongueiro (minibus taxi) drivers launched a three-day strike on Monday, 28th July 2025. The protest was …
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UniBank Executives Offer GH¢2bn Settlement Amid Probe
The Attorney General and Minister of Justice of Ghana, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has revealed that directors of the collapsed uniBank Ghana Limited have proposed a GH¢2 billion settlement to resolve …