In a bold move aimed at addressing the country’s mounting political and economic challenges, South Africa’s African National Congress (ANC) has announced plans to form a national unity government. This …
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Ghanaian government’s dialysis subsidies: political gimmicks, not viable
by Editorby EditorThe Ghanaian government’s recent initiative to subsidize dialysis treatments has come under fire, with critics dismissing it as a political gimmick lacking in sustainability. The subsidies, aimed at easing the …
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Political Developments in South Africa, Mexico, and India Impact Global Markets
by Editorby EditorPolitical changes in South Africa, Mexico, and India are creating notable effects on worldwide financial markets. Investors are reacting to a series of crucial events that have the potential to …
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ANC’s Leadership Selection Process Under Close Scrutiny
by Editorby EditorThe African National Congress (ANC) is under close examination by political experts and the public as it decides on leaders to govern South Africa. With internal elections approaching, there is …
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ECOWAS Parliament Proposes Mediation Committee For Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger
by Editorby EditorThe Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament is considering the establishment of an Adhoc Mediation Committee to persuade Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to reconsider their departure from …
Benin has blocked exports of oil from Niger via its port, President Patrice Talon said on Wednesday, demanding junta-led Niger reopen its border to Beninois goods and normalise relations before …
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Russia’s Gazprom to Support Africa Despite Financial Losses
by Editorby EditorForeign media reported the news in early May, while local Russian media remained quiet about the impact of Western and European sanctions on Russia’s state-run gas corporation Gazprom. The reports …
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Nigerians Angered by CBN’s Directive on 0.5% Cybersecurity Levy
by Editorby EditorThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a directive requiring deposit money banks to impose a 0.5% cybersecurity levy on transactions, as mandated by the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) …
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We’re Working Assiduously To Bring Down Nigeria’s Inflation Rate
by Editorby EditorPresident Bola Tinubu has announced that his administration is diligently working to reduce Nigeria’s inflation rate to a manageable level. He reassured Nigerians that the economy is progressing towards sustainable …
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Africa at the heart of India’s quest for superpower status — experts
by Editorby EditorIn this era of geopolitical competition and realignment, India recognizes Africa as a key component in its pursuit of superpower status and the continent is thus becoming a crucial player …