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Paul Kagame Is Urging Africa Leaders To Ignore IMF Warning And Go Ahead To Implement Africa Free Trade Agreement
on: by Ismail M. Usman
In May this year (2019), the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that African countries could face revenue shortfalls if the continent starts the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) as planned. Paul Kagame on IMF speaks. The IMF
Game of Thrones: Buhari intervenes in Kano governor – Emir feud
on: by Ismail M. Usman
Nigeria president Muhammadu Buhari on Friday was reported to have moved to intervene in a power tussle between the political and traditional authorities in the north central Kano State. Tensions had been high in Kano over a move by Governor Abdullahi
Ganduje, Emir Sanusi in dialogue meeting
on: by Ismail M. Usman
Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State and Africa’s richest man Alhaji Aliko Dangote are mediating in the crisis between Governor Abdullai Umar Ganduje and Emir of Kano Muhammad Sanusi II. The last-minute intervention is coming after several efforts towards mediating between
Ghanaian to spend 40 months in US police custody for resisting deportation
on: by Radia Sambare
A Ghanaian national Patrick Owusu has been slapped with a 40-month time served sentence for hindering his deportation to Ghana. US officials disclosed that Owusu will still be shipped out “once he has completed his sentence.” The United States Attorney’s Office
COCOBOD CEO bemoans combined meagre US$6bn income of Ghana and Cote d I’voire in cocoa production
on: by Radia Sambare
A 17-member delegation from the Standard Bank Group, parent company of Stanbic Bank-Ghana, has met with the Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Cocoa Board, (COCOBOD), Mr Joseph Boahen Aidoo, as part of the company’s immersion programme of providing learning opportunities on
Ankara, Baghdad to look for ways to raise trade volume to $20B target
on: by Ismail M. Usman
Two important regional actors, Turkey and its southern neighbor Iraq have been accelerating their efforts to further improve their deepening ties in every area, particularly after the establishment of the new government in Baghdad. The will to boost cooperation has also
Ilhan Omar fined for campaign finance violations
on: by Ismail M. Usman
Freshman Rep. Ilhan Omar has been ordered to reimburse her campaign account about $3,500 and to pay a fine of $500 after an investigation found she illegally used campaign funds in 2016 and 2017, a report said Thursday. The illegal donations
Putin says Russia prepared to drop New START nuclear arms treaty, warns of ‘global catastrophe’
on: by Ismail M. Usman
MOSCOW/LENINGRAD, RUSSIA – President Vladimir Putin said Thursday Russia was prepared to drop a nuclear weapons treaty with the U.S. and warned of “global catastrophe” if Washington keeps dismantling an international arms control regime. Speaking to heads of international news agencies at