Morocco is making a strong return in the global potato export market after several years of decline that pushed the country far down the list of leading exporters. Recent trade …
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Ghana Minister Accuses DStv of Using Diplomacy to Resist Price Cut
The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations in Ghana, Samuel Nartey George, has accused MultiChoice, the operators of DStv, of trying to turn his campaign for a price reduction …
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NDLEA, ECOWAS warn drug abuse is draining Nigeria’s economy
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have raised alarm over the rising cases of substance abuse in Nigeria, warning that …
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MTN Ghana CEO Urges Girls to Be Fearless in Driving Digital Future
MTN Ghana’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Stephen Blewett, has challenged young girls in Ghana to embrace courage, curiosity, and commitment as they prepare to take leadership roles in the country’s …
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Chowdeck Secures $9m Series A to Boost Quick Commerce Expansion in Nigeria and Ghana
Lagos-based food delivery company, Chowdeck, has secured $9 million in Series A funding to roll out a new quick commerce strategy and expand its operations in Nigeria and Ghana. The …
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Ghana Stock Exchange Soars Past GH¢150bn Mark
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has recorded a historic breakthrough, surpassing GH¢150 billion in total market capitalization for the first time in 2025. The milestone came after a strong five-day …
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Instant Transfers Power Togo’s Regional Payment Drive
In a move to improve financial services and promote seamless digital payments, seven commercial banks in Togo have now joined the Interoperable Platform for Instant Payment Systems (PI-SPI), which was …
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Yango Opens Africa Regional Headquarters in Abidjan
Yango Group, a technology company based in the United Arab Emirates, has opened a new regional headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, as part of its plan to expand digital services …
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Liberia Justices Risk Suspension Over Asset Issues
The Office of the Ombudsman in Liberia has recommended the suspension of four Justices of the Supreme Court, including outgoing Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene G. Yuoh, for failing to declare their …
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Nigeria, Benin Agree on Joint Trade Framework to Tackle Border Bottlenecks
Nigeria and the Republic of Benin have reached a landmark agreement to create a joint trade framework aimed at removing trade barriers, improving logistics, and deepening economic cooperation between the …