Today’s Headlines on Newswave

Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso Resolve Long-Standing Tensions, Form Unified Front Against Insecurity Mali, Morocco Establish Joint Military Commission to Boost Defense Cooperation Senegal Announces One Trillion CFA Francs in Funding for SMEs Ghana’s President Publicly Declares Assets, Pledges Commitment to Transparency UN Launches $6 Billion Appeal to Aid 26 Million Affected by Sudan Conflict…

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Ghana’s Government Distributes GH₵6.08 Billion to DDEP Bondholders

The government of Ghana has disbursed GH₵6.081 billion in cash to Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) bondholders, following President John Mahama’s directive to settle outstanding coupons and build a financial buffer. Additionally, GH₵3.46 billion has been credited to bondholders’ securities accounts as a Payment-In-Kind (PIK), per DDEP terms. To enhance debt management, GH₵9.7 billion has…

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Nigeria Advocates for Regional Security Force to Safeguard West Africa’s Coastal Waters

Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for the establishment of a security force dedicated to safeguarding West Africa’s coastal waters, with Lagos as its headquarters. The initiative was announced by Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar during the 38th African Union (AU) Summit in Ethiopia. The proposal aligns with the AU’s broader efforts to strengthen…

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Guinea’s Government Launches Second Phase of Nationwide Immersion Tour Despite Facing Criticism

Guinea’s transitional government has launched the second phase of its nationwide immersion tour, focusing on the prefectures of Upper Guinea to assess local needs and develop tailored policies. Officials say the initiative aims to gather first-hand insights from communities to inform long-term development strategies. However, the tour has drawn criticism from opposition groups and civil…

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Nigeria Recognized for Promoting Digital Trade Throughout Africa

The Nigerian Government has been commended for its role in implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Digital Trade Protocol, which has significantly contributed to the expansion of digital trade across Africa. Former President of Niger, Mahamadou Issoufou, praised the Tinubu-led administration during the 8th African Union Summit, acknowledging its efforts in advancing digital…

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Nigeria Reports Major Reduction in Oil Theft, Enhancing Oil Production

Nigerian authorities have recorded a major milestone in crude oil production, reaching 1.7 million barrels per day (bpd) compared to 1.1 million bpd in 2022. The Director-General of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Mr. Gbenga Komolafe, disclosed this at the Renewed Hope Global Town Hall Conference in Abuja. Mr. Komolafe attributed the reduction…

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Faure Gnassingbé to Head Togo’s Council Following UNIR’s Senate Triumph

Togo’s ruling Union for the Republic (UNIR) has secured a decisive victory in the senatorial elections held on Saturday, February 15, solidifying President Faure Gnassingbé’s hold on power. This win comes ten months after the party’s overwhelming success in the legislative elections, where it won 108 of 113 seats. According to the Independent National Electoral…

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Today’s Headlines on Newswave

Faure Gnassingbé Set to Lead Togo’s Council After UNIR’s Senate Victory Nigeria Announces Significant Drop in Oil Theft, Boosting Oil Production Gambia’s Bakers’ Union Suspends Planned Bread Price Hike Nigeria Praised for Advancing Digital Trade Across Africa AU Moves Toward Financial Autonomy with Creation of African Rating Agency

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