News Update
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Seven African Nations on U.S. Govt’s “Do Not Travel” List
As of December 2024, the U.S. Department of State has placed 21 nations under its Level 4 “Do Not Travel”…
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Ivory Coast Becomes Sixth African Country To Expel French Troops From Its Soil
In a significant development reflecting the shifting dynamics of West Africa, the Government of Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire) has announced…
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How the revived Warri and Port Harcourt refineries will boost Nigeria’s economy
Nigeria has taken significant strides in reviving its oil refineries, a move hailed by economists and industry experts as a…
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Starlink Increases Subscription Fees in Nigeria, Doubles Residential Plan to N75,000
Elon Musk’s satellite internet company, Starlink, has announced another price hike, raising its Residential Plan subscription fee to N75,000 per…
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Why Has the DRC Filed Criminal Charges Against Apple Over Conflict Minerals?
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has taken a bold step by filing criminal complaints against Apple’s subsidiaries in…
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Monument Honoring Late Russian Mercenary Leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin Unveiled in the Central African Republic
A monument commemorating Yevgeny Prigozhin and Dmitry Utkin, the late leaders of Russia’s Wagner Group, has been unveiled in Bangui,…
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Burkina Faso’s Military Leader Dissolves Government, Removes Prime Minister
Burkina Faso’s political landscape has undergone a dramatic shake-up as Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the country’s military leader, dismissed Interim Prime…
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Nigeria’s Proposed Tax Reform Bill, Explained
A proposed amendment to Nigeria’s tax laws has sparked debates nationwide, especially concerning the sharing formula for value-added tax (VAT)…
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UK Opens Largest Visa Application Centre in Africa, Located in Lagos
The United Kingdom has inaugurated its largest Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Africa, situated in Lagos, Nigeria. This development comes…
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West Africa Leads the Charge in Promoting Easy Travel Across the Continent
West Africa is spearheading efforts to make travel across the African continent more accessible for its citizens. According to the…
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