Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has wrapped up a two-day technical workshop in Banjul, The Gambia, focused on validating the optimal route for the ambitious Praia-Dakar-Abidjan highway. The 3,164-kilometer supranational corridor will also feature a 600-kilometer maritime link. The project will connect Cape Verde, Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia,…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 42-year-old Angolan businessman, Mbala Dajou Abuba, at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) for attempting to smuggle 120 wraps of cocaine to Istanbul, Turkey. Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, in a statement, said the suspect was intercepted on February 25, 2025, while boarding Egypt…

Ghana will today host top policymakers, economic experts, and industry leaders to address the country’s pressing economic challenges. Key thematic areas will dominate discussions at the highly anticipated 2025 National Economic Dialogue, which kicks off today at the Accra International Conference Centre. The discussions will focus on macroeconomic stability, economic transformation, infrastructure development, structural reforms,…

The Sierra Leone vs. Guinea-Bissau match, part of the 2026 World Cup African qualifiers, has been moved to Liberia. The game will take place on March 20 at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium, with a scheduled kick-off time of 4 p.m., due to Guinea-Bissau’s home stadium being unavailable. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has…

Nigerian authorities have warned the public about a fraudulent social media campaign claiming to offer donations on behalf of General Abdourahamane Tiani. In a statement released on Monday, the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Homeland (CNSP) of Niger denied any involvement with the campaign. The document, signed by the Minister Director of the…