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Niger and French troops kill militants in joint operation

About 15 Islamist militants have been killed in a joint air and ground operation carried out by French and Niger troops this week. The operation...

Former Nigerian president Shagari dies at 93

One of Nigeria's former presidents, Shehu Shagari is reported dead. Local media reports that he died at the National Hospital in Abuja on Friday. Shehu Shagari...

Ghana: Six new regions created after a referendum

Ghana has now created six new regions bringing the total number of regions in the country to sixteen. A referendum was held in areas that...

Qatar to support Mali fight terrorists

Qatar has shown commitment towards supporting the fight against militants operating in the African Sahel region. The Arab nation has sent 24 armored vehicles to...

Vodafone acquires $30 million 4G license in Ghana

Telecommunication firm Vodafone has been granted the green light to operate 4G services to its subscribers in Ghana. This means the firm has joined its...

ECOWAS uncertain about 2020 deadline for single currency

The Economic Community of West Africa (ECOWAS) appears uncertain about it's 2020 deadline for the introduction of a common single currency for the region. ECOWAS...

MTN resolves $8 billion row with Nigeria

Telecommunication firm MTN has finally resolved the recent $8.1 billion row between it and the Nigerian Government. Nigeria had earlier accused Africa’ biggest telecom firm,...

Buhari rejects wife’s claim of being controlled by a cabal

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has strongly rejected claims by his wife, Aisha that his government is controlled by a cabal. Aisha Buhari told BBC-Hausa that...

Comoros to hold crucial elections in March 2019

Comoros is expected to hold its crucial general elections in March 2019. A presidential decree published by the country on Monday said presidential and regional...

58 firms selected for Ghana’s maiden oil bidding round

Fifty eight firms have successfully qualified for the next round of the government of Ghana maiden bidding round for oil blocs. The bidding round committee...

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