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By Ebi Kesiena The Federal Government of Nigeria has applauded the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for its resilience and sustained sovereignty as the nation marked its 80th Independence Anniversary. According to a statement signed by Kimiebi...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna Junta-led Guinea has announced the relaxation of a decree banning the coverage of political party activities ahead of voting exercise for constitutional amendment this month. The West African nation's media regulator, High Authority...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna Burkina Faso's interim parliament on Monday voted in favour of a bill seeking to place a ban on homosexual acts, barely a year after a draft of an amended family code that criminalises...

By Ebi Kesiena In July 2009, when Boko Haram insurgents attacked Borno State in northeast Nigeria, 38-year-old Fatima Musa fled her hometown of Gwoza with only her three children. Her husband had died two years earlier,...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama has removed the Chief Justice from office, following the recommendation of a five-member committee that investigated allegations of misconduct against her. Gertrude Torkornoo's removal takes immediate effect. Her...

Dr. Sidi Ould Tah on Monday resumed as the 9th President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), taking over from Dr. Akinwumi Adesina who exited Office on August 31, after completing his two-term tenure of five...