The military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announced Sunday their immediate withdrawal from the West African bloc ECOWAS. The leaders of the three Sahel nations issued a statement saying it was a “sovereign decision” to leave the Economic Community of West African States “without delay”. Struggling with jihadist violence and poverty, the regimes have had…
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Why Uganda picked UAE firm to refuel its oil refinery project.
In picking a United Arab Emirates (UAE) firm as the lead developer and investor for its 60,000-barrels-per-day oil refinery, Uganda has yet again opted for an outlier with the financial muscle but no technical expertise or footprint in the development of downstream refining facilities for oil and gas. January 23, Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa announced…
Unversity professor earn more in welding, Nigeria.
Welding is widely seen as a menial job across Nigeria and he has shocked many – especially his colleagues – by opening up his own welding workshop. “I am not ashamed that I work as a welder despite being a professor,” he tells the hicginewsagency “I make more money from welding.” The 50-year-old teaches and…
USD 2 billion 3-year Social Bond Issued By African Development Bank.
The African Development Bank (AfDB), renowned for its financial stability with Aaa/AAA/AAA/AAA ratings from Moody’s, S&P, Fitch, and Japan Credit Rating respectively, has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative. They have successfully launched a USD 2 billion 3-year Social Global Benchmark, due on 25 February 2027. This marks a significant milestone as it represents the AfDB’s inaugural…
Zimbabwe’s main opposition leader Nelson Chamisa quits
Zimbabwe’s opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has resigned, saying his party has been “contaminated” and “hijacked” by the governmen “I will have nothing to do with sewer politics,” he said in a 13-page statement on Thursday. He won about 44% of the votes in last year’s presidential election which was plagued by allegations of foul play….
Africa Cup Of Nations ,Amanda Dlamini breaks history as First Female Commentator.
Amanda Dlamini, former captain of the South African Women’s National Team, achieved a historic milestone on January 17, 2024, by becoming the first woman to commentate on a football match at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations competition. Dlamini’s commentary debut took place during the match between Morocco and Tanzania at the Stade Laurent…
Namibia’s President Hage Geingob fly to US over cancer treatment.
It is almost aweek when his said that office said that medical tests revealed that he had “cancerous cells”. The 82-year-old would receive “novel therapy” in the US for a week, before returning to continue with his treatment in Namibia, his office added. Vice-President Nangolo Mumba will be acting president during his absence. Concerns about…
Kenya questions jurisdiction of East African court
TUESDAY JANUARY 23 2024 Kenyas attorney General justin mutuli on Tuesday pleaded with the Supreme Court to hear his application seeking the top court’s opinion on the legal consequences and effects of decisions of the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) on the country’s sovereignty. Mr Muturi said whereas there is no express provision in…
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