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Nigeria: Again, Wizkid Wins Big at the London BMI Songwriting Awards

Afrobeats superstar singer/songwriter, Wizkid has won awards for his international and record-breaking hit song “Essence” at the 2022 London BMI Awards. Meanwhile, Tems, CKay as well as producers P2J and.

Nigerian Regulator Seeks $70m Penalty Lawsuit Against Meta

The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has sued Meta, accusing the owner of Facebook and WhatsApp of publishing unauthorized ads and seeking a 30 billion naira ($70 million) fine..

Morocco Grants First Cannabis Production Permits

The Moroccan government has issued 10 permits for farmers to legally grow cannabis for industry and export for the first time. Farmers in the northern regions of al-Hoceima, Chefchaouen, and.

Ethiopia agrees to peace talks with Tigrayan rebels

The Ethiopian government has agreed to honour an invitation from the African Union (AU) to hold peace talks with rebels in the northern region of Tigray. The Redwan Hussein, Prime.

Why Botswana is Business Haven in Africa

The purpose of any business venture other than meeting a need or filling a known gap in the market is generating profit. To achieve this goal, business owners and investors.

A Survey Of Ghana’s Energy And Renewables

Over recent years, few areas of international development research have seen as much transformation as those relating to energy access and carbon transitions. Ghana, amongst other African economies, has seen.

AU Invites Ethiopia, Tigray Forces To Peace Talks

The African Union, AU, has invited Ethiopia’s government and rival Tigray forces to peace talks in South Africa this weekend aimed at ending a two-year conflict. Three diplomatic sources speaking.

Congo: President Tshisekedi appoints Songhesha as new Chief of Army Staff

Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has appointed a former Commander of the Republican Guard, Christian Tshiwewe Songhesha to replace Celestin Mbala Musense as the Army Chief of Staff..

Liberia: Security Arrests Suspected Foreign Smugglers over $100m Worth of Cocaine

Liberian authorities acting on U.S. security intelligence have arrested two foreigners and launched a manhunt for two others suspected of trying to smuggle $100 million of cocaine seized in the.