The World Bank on Wednesday, October 25, announced that it has granted a $1 billion loan to assist South Africa in revamping its energy sector. This financial aid is aimed at addressing the country's ongoing power cuts and promote economic growth. The World Bank intends to support South
A Nigerien court has determined that General Souleymane Salou, formerly the army's Chief of staff, should be freed. This decision comes after he was convicted in 2018 and sentenced to 15 years in jail for his participation in a failed coup in 2015. Sources reportedly close to the
The Liberian Election Commission on Tuesday, October 24, set a date for the presidential run-off to hold in November, 2023. The final results showed that neither President George Weah nor opposition leader Joseph Boakai received enough votes which is 50% to secure a clear victory. Weah currently leads with 43.
The Federal Executive Council in a Council Meeting on Monday October 23rd, presided on by the Nigerian President ,Bola Tinubu granted approval for a loan of $3.45 billion to fund five projects. Wale Edun, the minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, announced at the meeting'
The European Union has introduced measures to place sanctions on individuals and entities linked to the Nigerien military junta, a significant move made three months after they took control through a coup. The EU Council unveiled plans to create a framework that grants them the authority to implement sanctions on