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Liberia marks 178 years of independence with renewed hope

Liberia has commemorated 178 years of independence, reflecting on its journey through civil war, economic hardship, and public health crises. Under the theme “One People, One Destiny: Healing the Past, Building the Future,” this year’s celebrations brought together citizens, leaders,…

Ghana bans foreign currency in government contracts

Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced an immediate end to awarding government contracts in foreign currencies. The directive, revealed during the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review, aims to restore confidence in the Ghana Cedi and protect economic stability.…

Tinubu touts economic recovery, mocks opposition alliance

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu says the country’s struggling economy is stabilizing under his leadership. He claims efforts to reverse the damage inherited from the previous administration are finally showing results. Speaking Thursday, Tinubu also took aim at the newly formed…

AU team in Guinea ahead of crucial referendum

An African Union mission has arrived in Conakry, Guinea, ahead of the country’s constitutional referendum set for September 21, 2025. The delegation is assessing the nation’s preparedness for a return to democratic rule. The visit aims to evaluate institutional, logistical,…

ECOWAS honours top journalists at maiden awards in Banjul

Banjul is playing host to the first-ever ECOWAS Excellence Awards for Journalists, celebrating some of West Africa’s finest media professionals. The ceremony takes place today, July 25, 2025, as part of ECOWAS’s 50th anniversary celebrations. Twelve journalists from across the…

Niger marks two years since military coup

Niger is preparing to commemorate the second anniversary of the military coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum on July 26, 2023. The junta, led by General Abduramane Tchiani, seized power citing failed leadership and rising insecurity. At the time, the…