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Old naira notes to remain legal tender until further notice – Supreme Court
On Wednesday, November 29, 2023, the Nigerian Supreme Court declared that the old naira notes would continue to…
13 Sierra Leonean military officers arrested for attempting to stage a coup.
According to a government spokesman on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, the attacks on Sierra Leone's primary military barracks…
ECOWAS ready “to deploy elements” in Sierra Leone “if need be”- Touray
The President of Sierra Leone received a delegation on Monday, November 27, 2023 from Nigeria and the ECOWAS…
USAfrica: Rivers of betrayals. By Suyi Ayodele
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Suyi Ayodele,…
Senegal: Karim Wade steps out towards his presidential candidacy
Despite ongoing doubts about his candidacy, Senegalese rival Karim Wade made a significant move on Monday, November 27,…
Kenya: Court overturns unpopular payroll tax
President William Ruto's June salary levy was declared unlawful by a Kenyan court on Tuesday, November 28, 2023,…
Chadian junta runs open campaign for December referendum
Chad started his campaigning on Saturday in support of a new constitution, which would put the 30-year rule…
Edo Deputy Governor declares interest in Governorship race
On Monday, November 27, 2023, the Deputy Governor of Edo announced his intention to run for governor of…
FEC approves N3.2 billion for purchase of airport scanners
Festus Keyamo, the Federal Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, has revealed that the Federal Executive Council authorized N3.2…
Somalia joins Community of East African States
The Community of East African States (EAC), a regional organization with a single market permitting the unrestricted movement…
Togo legislative and regional elections to be held early in 2024
President Faure Gnassingbe promised in December of last year to hold elections within a year, but this deadline…
Judge denies Trump submission for U.S House Jan. 6 committee records
Donald Trump said that documents from the congressional investigation into the attack on the US Capitol on January…