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By Ebi Kesiena The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) has dismissed seven of its personnel for what it described as “conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline,” in amove aimed at safeguarding operational integrity and national security....

By Emmanuel Nduka Obisue  Kenya has asked China to allow the conversion of a $5 billion loan, originally issued in U.S. dollars, into Chinese yuan in a bid to ease pressure on its dwindling foreign exchange...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna A prominent opposition candidate in Cameroon, Akere Tabeng Muna, has challenged President Paul Biya's bid to run for eighth term in office, citing his age and persistent ill health. Muna, a former bar...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna Kenya has attracted funding, amounting up to 25 billion yen ($169.42 million) from Japan, aiming the boost vehicle assembly and parts manufacturing, the East African country's top official announced on Thursday. "This facility...

By Ebi Kesiena Nigeria has deported 51 foreign nationals convicted of cyberterrorism and internet fraud, in what authorities describe as a major step in curbing the growing threat of transnational cybercrime. The deportation, carried out by...

By Ebi Kesiena Japan and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have announced a landmark $5.5 billion financing framework designed to accelerate sustainable development and infrastructure growth across Africa. The deal, unveiled on Wednesday during the opening...