Mali’s military government has intensified efforts to reclaim control over its gold industry, taking significant steps to assert sovereignty and reduce dependence on foreign operators. This move includes the temporary …
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Gambian Lawmakers Slam Finance Minister Over Poor Budget Reporting
Members of the National Assembly have voiced strong dissatisfaction with the Finance and Economic Affairs Minister Seedy Keita for failing to provide a comprehensive and timely update on the execution …
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Govt Warns Money Lenders Over High Interest Rates, Illegal Practices
Kampala, Uganda — The Government of Uganda has sounded a strong warning to money lenders operating illegally and charging exorbitant interest rates, saying such exploitative behaviour is worsening poverty and …
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Ethiopia Lauded for Leadership in Policy Evaluation as AfrEA Celebrates 25 Years
Ethiopia is being recognized as a leading example in Africa for its commitment to policy evaluation, according to Dr. Miche Ouedraogo, President of the African Evaluation Association (AfrEA). This acknowledgment …
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Zimbabwe Accelerates Rollout of Home-Grown Smart Traffic System to Modernise Road Safety
HARARE, Zimbabwe – The Government of Zimbabwe has greenlit the full-scale rollout of a Home-Grown Smart Traffic Management System, a locally developed initiative designed to modernise the country’s road safety …
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The Social Democratic Party (SDP) says it is building its grassroots support and preparing for a major political comeback in Ebonyi State and across Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general …
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Benue APC Chieftain Jeffrey Kuraun Criticises Governor Alia’s Handling of Killings
A former Benue State governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jeffrey Kuraun, has condemned Governor Hyacinth Alia’s handling of the growing killings in the state. …
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Ghana’s Economic Advisor Begs Nurses to Hold Off Demands Until 2026
Accra, Ghana – Dr. Sharif Mahmud Khalid, Economic Advisor to Ghana’s Vice President, has appealed to nurses and midwives across the country to exercise patience and allow the government time …
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VRA Warns Against Farming, Construction Within 280ft Contour of Volta Lake
The Volta River Authority (VRA) has issued a firm warning to Municipal and District Assemblies, as well as traditional authorities, to strictly halt all forms of farming and construction within …
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Mahama Orders Military Escort for Bawku Vehicles Amid Security Push
President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Ghana Armed Forces to provide armed security escorts for all vehicles travelling through the Bawku area, in a major move aimed at strengthening …