The African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson elections are heating up, with candidates ramping up their efforts to secure support. The AU Commission chairperson elections are scheduled for February 2025 at the 38th AU Summit Candidates from the East African bloc are contending for the AUC chairperson position The role of AUC chairperson is critical for…
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Considering the overhaul of its mining industry, Mali is expected to collect 750 billion CFA francs ($1.2 billion) in the first quarter of 2025. Mali is expected to collect 750 billion CFA francs ($1.2 billion) in the first quarter of 2025 from its mining industry overhaul. The military government in Mali decided to restructure the…
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This achievement edges out Egypt, the continent’s former tourism leader, which set a new record with 15.7 million arrivals in the same year. Morocco becomes Africa’s most visited destination with 17.4 million visitors in 2024. Morocco’s achievement edges out Egypt, the former tourism leader with 15.7 million arrivals in 2024. Morocco’s tourism sees a 20%…
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Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi arrived in Nigeria on January 8, 2025, for a diplomatic visit aimed at furthering China-Nigeria relations. Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi visited Nigeria and other African nations to strengthen partnership and cooperation The visit emphasizes China’s commitment to economic development, trade, and political cooperation in Africa Yi’s visit to Nigeria…
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The son of Uganda’s president, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, recently announced his departure from the social media platform X. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Uganda’s president, has left the social media platform X. He had previously sent out a controversial tweet threatening his father’s political rival, Bobbi Wine. Speculations have arisen about Muhoozi’s intentions to succeed his…
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Nigeria’s oil industry is poised for growth as petroleum marketers prepare to launch a new 50,000 barrels per day (bpd) refinery. Nigeria’s oil industry is set for growth with the launch of a new 50,000 bpd refinery Nigeria is making significant progress in rehabilitating government-owned refineries and promoting modular refineries The agreement to establish a…
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