Nigeria’s absence may reflect mounting U.S. frustrations over issues such as endemic corruption, slow economic reforms, and recent political instability.
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Shareholders of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have appointed Dr. George Elombi as the bank’s next President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, with the ambitious goal of making the bank a $250 billion financial institution and restoring confidence in the bank. Elombi, a long-serving executive within the institution, will become the fourth person […]
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Violent clashes erupted on Thursday, June 26, across several neighborhoods of Lomé as demonstrators took to the streets in defiance of a controversial constitutional amendment that entrenches President Faure Gnassingbé’s grip on power. Protesters, led largely by youth and backed by the “Hands Off My Constitution” coalition, confronted heavily armed security forces in a tense […]
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President Bola Tinubu on Sunday, officially handed over the leadership of ECOWAS to Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio, entrusting him with the reins of a regional bloc facing mounting challenges, including jihadist insurgencies, a wave of military coups, and a growing loss of member state support. The leadership transition was confirmed at the ECOWAS […]
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In recent years, demands for the repatriation of looted African artifacts from Western countries have intensified, driven by growing global awareness of colonial-era injustices. Now, a new video game is offering players a chance to virtually engage with that struggle by staging digital heists to retrieve stolen treasures and return them to their rightful owners, […]
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Nigerian music star Runtown marks a powerful return with the release of his highly anticipated EP Soundgod Fest Vol. IV, a six-track offering that reaffirms his place as one of Afrobeats’ most inventive and emotionally intelligent voices. Coming off a deliberate period of quiet, Runtown, real name Douglas Jack Agu, delivers a cohesive sonic experience […]
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What started as a spontaneous act of fun among friends has now become one of Lagos’ most anticipated alternative entertainment experiences. Soakers, the urban water gun community built for lovers of wild fun and nostalgic freedom, is open for this year’s experience. First held on May 27, 2024, the very first Soakers was a pool […]
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Millions of Kenyans have poured into the streets nationwide since Wednesday, June 25, to mark the first anniversary of the deadly protests against President William Ruto’s controversial tax bill, but this year’s demonstrations were far more than a remembrance; they were a reckoning. The protest, which began as a commemoration protest, quickly evolved into a […]
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SongTools, a rising platform offering smart marketing and ad-tech tools for music creators, has announced a strategic partnership with M.A.D Solutions, Africa’s largest music distribution company. Its roster includes Simi, P Square, Mercy Chinwo, Phyno, Runtown, Moses Bliss, Flavour, Liya, Dej Loaf and Akon. The collaboration aims to streamline digital marketing for artists across the continent […]
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