The Chadian government has denied accusations that former Minister of State and government spokesperson, Abderaman Koulamallah, breached the confidentiality of official correspondence. In an official statement issued on February 12, 2025, the Presidency of Chad clarified that Mr. Koulamallah did not disclose any state secrets, rejecting the allegations as false. Reacting to the claims, Koulamallah…
The Ghanaian government has announced a significant reduction in the scale of this year’s Independence Day celebrations, scrapping the regional rotation of ceremonies and parades to cut costs. Government spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu confirmed on Wednesday that President John Dramani Mahama has ordered a simplified commemoration of the March 6 national event, citing the high…
Senegalese President Diomaye Faye has raised alarm over serious irregularities in the management of public finances from 2019 to 2024, as revealed in an audit report by the Court of Auditors. The report highlights a sharp increase in budget deficits and public debt, prompting the president to order immediate corrective measures. The audit found that…
The governments of Nigeria, Niger, and Algeria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fast-tracking the long-delayed Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP) project. The agreement was sealed during a tripartite meeting attended by representatives from the three countries, where they received an update on the feasibility study and established non-disclosure agreements among their state…
Former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta Declared a “Wanted Fugitive” by OSP. President Mahama Orders Probe into Over 80,000 Ghost Names Found on National Service Payroll. Nigeria, Niger, and Algeria Sign MoU to Accelerate Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline Project. Malian Opposition Leader Nabi Togola Released After 45 Days in Detention. DR Congo Sues Rwanda at African…
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has declared former Minister of Finance, Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta, a “wanted fugitive,” accusing him of fleeing the country to evade investigations into alleged corruption. Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Wednesday morning, the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, stated that all evidence suggests Mr. Ofori-Atta has…
The leader of Mali’s opposition party Nouvelle Vision pour le Mali (NVPM), Ibrahim Nabi Togola, has been released after 45 days of disappearance, his entourage confirmed. However, details regarding the conditions of his detention or the reasons for his arrest remain unclear. Togola was abducted on December 28, 2024, in Bamako by unidentified armed individuals…
The Burkinabe government has initiated a campaign to collect documents that highlight the life and leadership of President Thomas Sankara. As part of this effort, government officials received a significant collection of archival materials and artifacts on Tuesday. The collection includes 571 archival documents, 159 digital photos, 110 analog photos, and five statuettes related to…
Nigeria is looking to partner with India to accelerate its energy transition, seeking both funding and technical assistance to implement its green energy initiatives, a senior Nigerian government official said on Tuesday. As part of its own energy transformation, India plans to connect a record 35 gigawatts of solar and wind energy capacity to its…
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