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Visa-free African Union Diplomatic Passport Launched: Everything you need to know about it and how to get it

Visa-free African Union Diplomatic Passport Launched: Everything you need to know about it and how to get it

It’s official—the African Union has launched its continental e-passport program Sunday as part of the opening ceremony of the 27th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union in Kigali, Rwanda. But unless you’re Rwandan President Paul Kagame or Chadian President Idriss Eby, who are already carrying their fancy-looking red and gold document, an […]

There is a sense of déjà vu in the rise of the Niger Delta Avengers

There is a sense of déjà vu in the rise of the Niger Delta Avengers

There is a sense of déjà vu in the rise of the Niger Delta Avengers, whose activities of sabotaging oil and gas infrastructure have brought about dramatic impact on Nigeria’s economy, which is already faced with recession. A little over a decade ago, the Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND) and other groups […]

New United Nations study finds digital payments to Ebola response workers saved lives and $10 million

New United Nations study finds digital payments to Ebola response workers saved lives and $10 million

Mobile phones serving as digital “wallets” for payments to response workers proved an invaluable tool in Sierra Leone’s response to the Ebola crisis, according to a new study from the United Nations-based Better Than Cash Alliance. With economic instability, natural disasters and political conflict now taking place at unprecedented rates, the new research offers valuable […]

Ecobank Group Appoints Amin Manekia as Group Exec, Corporate & Investment Banking

Ecobank Group Appoints Amin Manekia as Group Exec, Corporate & Investment Banking

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, parent company of the Ecobank Group, today announced the appointment of Mr Amin Manekia as Group Executive of its Corporate & Investment Banking business. Mr Manekia steps into the position vacated in late 2015 by Mr Charles Kié, who moved to become Managing Director of Ecobank Nigeria. A national of Pakistan, Amin […]

Niger President Mahamadou Issoufou Sworn in for 2nd and Last Term

Niger President Mahamadou Issoufou Sworn in for 2nd and Last Term

Niger’s President Mahamadou Issoufou has been sworn into office for the second and last five-year term. The leader was sworn in by the country’s Constitutional Court at a ceremony held in the capital, Niamey, late on Saturday. Eight Heads of State, including the Senegalese leader, Macky Sall and 44 Speakers of parliament from across Africa […]

Niger Opposition Coalition to Boycott Runoff Elections

Niger Opposition Coalition to Boycott Runoff Elections

Niger’s opposition coalition says its jailed candidate Hama Amadou will boycott the runoff race against President Mahamadou Issoufou, in a poll expected to grant the incumbent a second term. Opposition coalition COPA 2016’s Seini Oumarou said in a statement on Tuesday that the coalition would be withdrawing from the runoff, citing “unfair treatment between the […]

Nigerian Army Appoints Commander For The Fight Against Boko Haram

Nigerian Army Appoints Commander For The Fight Against Boko Haram

The Nigerian Army has appointed Major General Yusha’u Mahmood Abubakar to lead “Operation Lafiya Dole,” an offensive aimed at crushing Islamist insurgents operating in the northeastern zone of the country. The appointment was contained in a short press release circulated late yesterday by the army. General Abubakar had previously served as the Commander of Nigerian […]

African 2018 World Cup qualifiers announced

African 2018 World Cup qualifiers announced

The top 20 ranked African national football teams will avoid each other in the first and second qualifying rounds for the 2018 World Cup, FIFA confirmed Thursday. A spokesman in Zurich for the world football governing body said the draws would be made on July 25 in Russian city Saint Petersburg, subject to approval at […]

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