Ghana’s finance minister unveils austerity measures to rein in government spending
The Ghanaian government will implement a raft of measures to reduce its expenditure as it aims to stabilize its finances
“China in Springtime – Sharing Opportunities with the World” Dialogue Held in Senegal
Chinese and Senegalese officials have urged stronger China-Africa cooperation to bolster modernization and high-quality development across Africa. The officials gathered in
Nigeria joins European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, expanding global financial ties
Nigeria joined the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), becoming the institution’s 77th shareholder. The EBRD’s Board of Governors
Niger becomes first African country to eliminate onchocerciasis
Niger’s Minister of Public Health, Population and Social Affairs Garba Hakimi officially declared at a ceremony on Thursday that the
A turning point for West Africa as Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso exit ECOWAS
The withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has become effective
Ghana could seek more IMF funding, incoming finance minister says
Ghana’s new government could seek extra funding from the International Monetary Fund during its current, three-year programme with the lender
Nigerian troops repel deadly Boko Haram ambush in Borno State
Nigerian forces successfully repelled an ambush by Islamist militants in Borno State’s Sabon Gari village on Saturday, killing 34 insurgents
Ghana’s John Mahama sworn in after presidential comeback
Ghana on Tuesday swore in president-elect John Mahama in the capital Accra, with around 20 African leaders in attendance. Mahama
France begins withdrawal from Chad, says French army
France has started the withdrawal of its military from Chad after warplanes based in the capital N’Djamena headed home on
Unofficial results show John Dramani Mahama wins Ghana’s presidential election
John Dramani Mahama, Ghana’s former president, is poised to return to power after unofficial results placed him ahead of fellow