Ikeoluwa Ogungbangbe

In response to severe supply shortages, Ivory Coast’s cocoa regulator, the CCC, has suspended around 40 cooperatives suspected of hoarding cocoa beans to inflate prices.

Mahamat Idriss Deby is confirmed as Chad’s president, winning 61% amid disputes and challenges from opposition, signaling continued familial rule and stirring regional attention.

Benin provisionally lifts its ban on Niger’s oil exports, scheduling a crucial meeting to address pipeline operations and diplomatic tensions.

Early reports of explosions and smoke at Shell’s Gbaran Ubie facility in Nigeria prompt a thorough investigation to ensure community and operational safety.

Succes Masra contests the Chad presidential election results, alleging fraud and submitting evidence of ballot tampering to the constitutional council.

Niger’s Prime Minister Zeine declares Benin’s blockade of oil exports a violation of international accords, escalating tensions amid regional security concerns.

Hundreds rallied in Tunisia demanding the release of detainees and the announcement of a fair presidential election date amidst a worsening political crisis.

Romy Andrianarisoa, former aide to Madagascar’s president, was jailed in London for soliciting bribes to secure mining rights for Gemfields, highlighting corruption risks.

The IMF retains Nigeria’s growth projection at 3.3% amid ongoing economic reforms and challenges, including a significant rise in food price inflation.

Nigeria’s Senate pushes for the death penalty as the toughest measure against drug trafficking, aiming to combat the growing drug crisis in the country.