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Ghana has formally notified Togo of its decision to initiate international arbitration in a bid to resolve a long-standing maritime boundary dispute between the two neighbouring countries. In a statement issued on Friday, the Presidency said the move follows nearly a decade of unsuccessful efforts to reach a mutually acceptable agreement, despite sustained diplomatic engagement over the past eight years. The government announced that it will pursue arbitration under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), the global legal framework governing maritime rights and responsibilities. According to the statement, resorting to international legal mechanisms is intended…

Voting has commenced in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for the election of chairmen and councillors who will oversee the administration of the six Area Councils. Residents began arriving at polling units as early as 8:30 a.m. GMT on Saturday to cast their ballots as voting is expected to end at 2:30pm GMT. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is conducting the elections across 2,822 polling units in 62 wards spread throughout the six Area Councils. Area Councils represent the closest tier of elected governance to residents in the FCT, delivering essential services including water supply, sanitation, local road maintenance,…

The Ghana government has pledged to cover all medical expenses and provide comprehensive care for survivors of the recent violent attack in Burkina Faso which led to the deaths of 7 nationals. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa made the pledge on Thursday during a visit led by the Chief of the Defence Staff, Lieutenant General William Agyapong to the 37 Military Hospital where survivors are currently receiving treatment. The survivors were among a group of Ghanaian tomato traders travelling on a truck which was ambushed by armed assailants. Reports indicate that the attackers lined up the men on…

The Gambia Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), has slammed a combined fine of D1 million Gambian Dalasi on two energy companies over willful Import of Petroleum Product. The imposition of the hefty penalties on Ultimate Biege (Gambia) Company Limited and Creed Energy Limited was contained in the 2023 annual activity report of the authority. The report is currently before the Finance and Public Accounts Committee of the Gambian parliament for scrutiny, consideration and adoption. Findings from the report revealed that the applicant deliberately acted in violation of the Petroleum Products Act 2016 by performing petroleum product supply operations without obtaining…

Ghana and Burkina Faso have signed several draft agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors, following the conclusion of the 13th Session of the Joint Commission for Cooperation in Ouagadougou on Friday. The high-level meeting brought together Ghana’s Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and his Burkinabe counterpart, Karamoko Jean-Marie Traoré. Discussions focused on expanding trade, reinforcing security collaboration, and enhancing diplomatic ties amid growing regional instability. The session formalised outcomes from a preparatory experts’ meeting held in October 2025, paving the way for renewed commitments between the two neighbouring countries. Officials said the…

Kenya’s security agencies successfully intercepted a planned major terrorist operation in Nairobi on Thursday, authorities confirmed. A coordinated mission by the National Intelligence Service (NIS) and the Special Operations Group (SOG) led to the arrest of several suspects linked to the Somalia-based militant network, al-Shabaab. The suspects were apprehended at a Nairobi hideout late on Tuesday, according to an NIS statement, which indicated the group was plotting a coordinated strike in the capital. Officials said the operation followed extensive intelligence work, including surveillance and intercepted communications, spanning several weeks. During the raid, security forces recovered a stockpile of weapons and…

Nigeria has secured a €22 million grant from the European Union to accelerate nationwide fibre-optic deployment under Project BRIDGE. The country also secured a €86 million loan package from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, (EBRD). Announced in Abuja on Wednesday, the grant will be channelled through the EBRD to the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy. The financing marks the bank’s first major sovereign operation in Nigeria since the country became a shareholder last year. Nigeria’s Communications Minister, Bosun Tijjani, described the agreement as a key milestone in delivering Project BRIDGE on schedule. He stressed that…

The President of the Transition, General Assimi Goïta, has reaffirmed that the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) now constitutes the central pillar of Mali’s foreign policy and diplomatic engagement. Speaking during the traditional ceremony for the presentation of New Year wishes by the Diplomatic Corps at the Koulouba Palace, the Head of State outlined Mali’s foreign policy priorities in a global context marked by shifting alliances, geopolitical tensions and evolving multilateral systems. Addressing ambassadors and diplomatic representatives accredited to Mali, President Goïta described the AES as a strategic instrument for strengthening regional integration and enhancing the collective influence of Sahelian…

Nigeria’s foreign exchange (FX) reserves have risen to $48.5 billion, the highest level in nearly 13 years, reinforcing signs of improved external stability. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN), show the milestone was achieved on Tuesday, marking a 6.45 per cent gain, equivalent to $2.94 billion. The rebound highlights strengthening investor confidence and the impact of foreign exchange reforms aimed at stabilising the naira and improving liquidity in the FX market. The apex bank projects that reserves will further climb to $51.04 billion in 2026, driven by sustained reforms. Analysts say if the upward momentum is maintained, Nigeria…

Madagascar President Michael Randrianirina met with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Thursday, seeking assistance in the wake of two devastating cyclones that have impacted over 270,000 people and claimed more than 40 lives across the island nation. Speaking at the start of the meeting, President Randrianirina highlighted the urgent need for international support to help Madagascar recover from the natural disasters. “These recent cyclones have caused immense suffering, and we hope we can count on Russia’s support during this difficult time,” he said. President Putin offered his condolences to Madagascar, commending the government’s efforts to manage the…