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Trump Threatens Military Action Against Nigeria Over Christian Persecution Claims

Adeyemi Daniel AdedayoNov 2, 2025November 2, 20250

President Donald Trump has further ratcheted up relations with Nigeria by issuing a direct military threat over his allegations that the West African nation is

Ghana Receives West African Deportees from the US: Policy, Reactions, and Regional Implications

Ofori Joyce AdwoaSep 12, 2025September 12, 20250

Ghana has officially received a group of 14 West African nationals deported from the United States, marking a new chapter in migration policy and regional

Bola Tinubu Sets Ambitious 7% Economic Growth Target by 2027: Nigeria’s Vision for Prosperity and Stability

Ofori Joyce AdwoaAug 14, 2025August 14, 20250

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has established an ambitious objective for Nigeria’s economy: to achieve a 7% annual growth rate by 2027. Notably, this target reflects

Ciara Granted Citizenship by Benin: Superstar Enters New Chapter that Bridges Cultures and Inspires Fans

Ofori Joyce AdwoaJul 29, 2025July 29, 20250

In a development that is creating cause for celebration throughout Africa and her worldwide fanbase, the announcement that Ciara granted citizenship by Benin signals a

Ivory Coast President Ouattara Announces Bid for Fourth Term: Stability, Controversy, and Calls for Change

Boateng Jonathan AbeekuJul 29, 2025July 29, 20250

Ending months of uncertainty about his political future, Ivory Coast President Alassane Dramane Ouattara announces his run for a fourth term, both reassuring supporters and

Northern Ghana Chieftaincy Dispute Sparks Military Deployment: Tensions Rise Amid Calls for Peace

Boateng Jonathan AbeekuJul 28, 2025July 28, 20250

The headline of “Northern Ghana chieftaincy dispute sparks military deployment” evokes a revival of age-old crises directly impacting stability in the northern regions of the

Ghana’s Central Bank Cogitates on Rate Changes Following Drop in Inflation: Emergency Monetary Policy Committee Meeting Called

Ofori Joyce AdwoaJul 17, 2025July 17, 20250

The financial markets in Ghana are awaiting the outcome from unplanned meeting to be held by the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Ghana,

Amid trade tensions and political upheavals, ECOWAS growth slows slightly to 5.0%.

Adeyemi Daniel AdedayoJul 16, 2025July 16, 20250

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is slowing and is projected to see regional GDP growth of 5.0% in 2025, following a succession

Cocoa Output Expected to Decrease 10% in West Africa: Industry Prepares for Global Consequences

Boateng Jonathan AbeekuJul 13, 2025July 13, 20250

West Africa does not anticipate an increase in cocoa production for a third consecutive season. The world’s chocolate industry is understandably concerned with cocoa output

Togo Protesters Demand President’s Resignation: A Nation at a Crossroads

Adaora Sylvia AnekeJun 30, 2025June 30, 20250

Togo, a small yet strategically important nation in West Africa, has made headlines around the world recently as Togo protesters demanding president’s resignation have taken