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How the outlawed gold extraction is causing a shortage of chocolateÂ
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Nigerian Diaspora Remitted Over $90 Billion in Five Years Â
​  ​ Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has revealed that diaspora Nigerians remitted over $90 billion in the past five […]
Ghanaian Lawmakers Reintroduce Controversial Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Â
​  ​ Some Ghanaian members of parliament have revived a controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill that stalled last year after then-President Nana Akufo-Addo delayed signing it, pending […]
Why Some in the Global South Criticize USAID Â
​  ​ The collapse of USAID, the world’s largest donor agency, has sparked mixed reactions. While many lament the loss of vital aid programs, some […]
UK Strikes $50M Deal to Boost Trade in Africa Â
​  ​ British International Investment (BII), the development finance arm of the UK government, has partnered with Ghana International Bank (GHIB) in a $50 million […]
World’s Best Runners Flock to Kenya’s Iten to Boost Performance Â
​  ​ The small Kenyan town of Iten, perched 8,000 feet above sea level, has earned global fame as a breeding ground for elite long-distance […]
Africa’s Agricultural Giants: Top 5 Countries with the Most Farmland Â
​  ​ Agriculture remains an important part of Africa’s economy, employing millions and contributing 15.4% to the continent’s GDP in 2023. Despite challenges like climate […]
Egypt Secures $93M EU Deal to Strengthen Food Security Â
​  ​ Egypt has secured a soft loan of $93.9 million from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to boost food security, the country’s Ministry of […]
Gabon’s Junta Leader Nguema Reveals Presidential Ambition Â
​  ​ Gabon’s military leader, Gen. Brice Oligui Nguema, has officially declared his candidacy for the country’s presidential election on April 12, following months of […]