The Ethiopian government is set to begin selling government bonds through the newly launched Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) starting from July 2025, a move expected to boost domestic financing and …
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The United States Ambassador to Ethiopia, Ervin Massinga, has softened his tone over recent criticisms of the Ethiopian government, calling instead for a political solution to the country’s ongoing internal …
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Fake News Threatens Malawi’s Democracy Ahead of General Elections
As Malawi gears up for its general elections scheduled for September 16, the National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Trust, in partnership with Citizen Watch, has raised alarm over the …
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Nigeria’s Oil Production Falls Again in May, Casting Doubts on 2mbpd Target
Efforts by the Federal Government to raise oil production above two million barrels per day have suffered another setback. Daily oil production fell again in May, dropping from 1.68 million …
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President Tinubu Says Nigeria Is on Path to Food Sovereignty
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that Nigeria is on its way to food sovereignty due to the policies his administration has put in place. He made this statement on …
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NAICOM to Issue Supplementary Guidelines to Sanitise Annuity Business in Insurance Sector
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) is set to release supplementary guidelines to further sanitise the annuity business in the country. Mr Moruf Apampa, Vice Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communication …
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Nigerians Celebrate Democracy Day Amid Rising Protests and Rising Living Costs
Nigerians across the country marked Democracy Day on Thursday, June 12, 2025, reflecting on 26 years of uninterrupted civilian rule in the country. The day was a mixture of celebration …
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Build One South Africa (BOSA), the political party led by former Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Mmusi Maimane, has officially tabled its first piece of legislation – the Fair Pay Bill …
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South Africa to Ratify Landmark High Seas Treaty Within a Year
South Africa has officially pledged to ratify the historic High Seas Treaty within the next year, a move that reinforces its commitment to global marine biodiversity protection. This development was …
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Uganda Eyes 7% Economic Growth in 2025 as Oil Production Begins
Uganda’s Finance Minister, Matia Kasaija, says the country’s economy is expected to grow by at least 7% in the fiscal year starting July 2025. This optimistic projection comes at a …