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AfCFTA: Togo, Benin Republic Express Worries Over Rickety Trucks From Nigeria
Barely twelve days the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement has commenced , there are indications of Nigerian trucks not measuring up with the standards in some neighbouring countries in the sub-region.
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Zambia Gives Reasons Behind Delay Of AfCFTA Ratification, As 21 Nations Yet To Participate
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement comes into effect on January 1, 2021, Zambia is one of the 21 countries that is yet to deposit it instruments of ratification.
Zambia’s Minister of Commerce, Trade and…
AfCFTA: Eastern Africa Region To Generate $1.8b , With 2m Job Opportunities
According to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), the Eastern Africa region is anticipated to generate US$ 1.8 billion in welfare gains and benefit from over 2 million jobs from the successful implementation of the…
Burundi Ex-President Pierre Buyoya Dies Of COVID-19
Pierre Buyoya, a former President of Burundi has died.
The man died in Paris of Covid-19 at the age of 71, several close relatives told AFP on Friday.
“President Pierre Buyoya died last night in Paris. He had…
Politician Named Adolf Hitler Wins Election In Namibia
A man named after Adolf Hitler has swept to victory in regional elections in Namibia.
According to official results, Adolf Hitler Uunona beat his opponent by 1,196 votes to 213 in the race for local councillor in Ompundja, a…
Libya Forces Enter Peace Deal In Geneva
The deal between military leaders from Libya's government, and those from opposition forces lead by General Khalifa Haftar, was brokered by the United Nations on Friday.
Libya envoy Stephanie Williams called the agreement "a crucial sign…
BREAKING: Akinwunmi Adesina Re-elected As President of Africa Development Bank
Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina has won re-election as the President of the Africa Development Bank.
Adesina was re-elected by the Board of Governors of the Bank at the ongoing AfDB’s virtual annual meeting in Abidjan on Thursday.…
Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza Dies Of Heart Failure…..Officials
President Pierre Nkurunziza of Burundi has been confirmed died after suffering a heart failure, authorities in the country have stated.
Government officals announced this on Tuesday in a statement posted on Twitter, saying the President…
Prophet Who Claimed World Will End April 12th, Says He Begged God To Postpone
The self -proclaimed pastor from Kenya prophet Owuor has allegedly said he begged God to postpone the end of the world, which he had predicted to end on April 12th. Recall that the prophet had last week made a public prophecy that the world…
UN Secretary General Receives Petition To Remove Akufo-Addo
Three Ghanaian citizens – Elikem Kotoko, Stephen Kwabena Attuh and issifu Seidu Kudus Gbeadese – have finally submitted a petition at the United Nations to have President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo removed as Co-Chair of the Eminent Group…