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Burkina Faso: Landmine explosion kills at least 10

At least 10 people have been killed after a minibus hit a landmine in Burkina Faso, officials have said. The blast occurred in the east...

Niger: Military helicopter crashes killing three people

A Nigerien military helicopter on Monday crashed while landing at an airport in the capital Niamey. Local officials said the incident resulted in the death...

Gambia arrests four soldiers over foiled coup attempt

The Gambian government has confirmed a foiled coup attempt in the country. Four soldiers had been arrested and three alleged accomplices were on the run. In a...

Burkina Faso denies Ghana’s claim of paying Russian fighters with mine rights

Burkina Faso has denied it had paid Russian mercenaries by giving them the rights to a mine as reward for helping them to fight...

Germany returns over 20 looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

Germany has returned over 20 Benin Bronzes stolen from Nigeria to the West African nation. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock confirmed this on Tuesday as...

Burkina Faso recalls envoy to Ghana amid a diplomatic row

Burkina Faso has recalled its ambassador in Ghana for consultations. It comes after Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo accused the neighbouring country of inviting mercenaries from...

Ghana cedi makes extraordinary gain in months

Ghana's local currency the cedi has gained more than 12% against the US Dollar to hit its strongest level in two and a half...

Nigeria releases new bank notes into circulation

Nigeria has released its new currency into circulation in the first such redesign in 20 years. It is expected to address insecurity, tackle counterfeiting and...

Ghana’s President asks African leaders to stop ‘begging’ the West

Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo says African countries must wean themselves off "begging" the West. This will earn earn them global respect and change poor perceptions...

Ghana to secure $3 bln IMF loan approval in 2023

Ghana expects to secure a $3 billion loan facility from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by next year, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta said on...

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