Ikeoluwa Ogungbangbe

Somalia demands Ethiopia to cancel a port deal with Somaliland or face the expulsion of its troops, intensifying regional tensions.

The ANC loses majority, prompting President Ramaphosa to call for unity and cooperation among South Africa’s political coalitions.

Nigerian labor unions, NLC and TUC, start an indefinite strike demanding higher wages and economic reforms amidst a severe cost-of-living crisis.

Benin’s President Talon discusses ongoing tensions with Niger, emphasizing the need for cooperation and border reopening to facilitate crucial oil exports.

After months of delays, DR Congo appoints a new government under President Tshisekedi, aiming for stability and economic progress.

Bravura Holdings, led by Benedict Peters, launches Zimbabwe’s inaugural world-class lithium upgrade facility, showcased at Victoria Falls Mining Indaba.

Dangote Refinery plans to list on the London and Lagos stock exchanges by end of 2024, boosting its profile in global and African markets.

Egyptian court sentences former presidential hopeful Ahmed Tantawy to one year with labor on forgery charges, barring him from future elections.

Ghana’s cocoa regulator, COCOBOD, plans to secure up to $1.5 billion to finance 2024/25 cocoa purchases, addressing the shortfall in production.

Facing potential electoral setbacks, President Cyril Ramaphosa vows to intensify efforts on job creation and economic reform as South Africa’s crucial elections approach.