Senegal names new government in first test for Faye’s promised radical reforms
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko unveiled his government made up of 25 ministers and 5 junior inisters on Friday. President Bassirou Diomaye approved the cabinet list. The performance of the council of ministers will be closely watched at home and abroad….
Ghana ranked 5th best-governed country in Africa
Ghana has been ranked as the 5th best-governed country on the African continent and the best-governed country in the whole of West Africa by World Economics, a United Kingdom (UK) based research organisation. The good governance ranking according to World…
Zimbabwe launches new gold-backed currency – ZiG
Zimbabwe has introduced a new gold-backed currency called ZiG – the name stands for “Zimbabwe Gold”. It is the latest attempt to stabilise an economy that has lurched from crisis to crisis for the past 25 years. Unveiling the new…
Liberia uncovers 40,000 illegal civil servants
The Liberian government says it has discovered over 40,000 illegal civil servants in its system. The director general of the Civil Service Agency (CSA), Josiah Joekai told the BBC details of the civil servants were entered incorrectly or not at…
Senegal inaugurates youngest president, who promises change
Former tax inspector Bassirou Diomaye Faye is Senegal’s youngest president ever. He has vowed to fight corruption and renegotiate contracts with foreign companies.Former tax inspector Bassirou Diomaye Faye was sworn in as Senegal’s president on Tuesday. Bassirou Diomaye Faye, right,…
Guinean model, Saran Bah shines at Miss World
Saran Bah is a young Guinean model and beauty queen, born in 1995 in Conakry. She started her modeling career at the age of 19 and won the Miss Guinea title in 2019, becoming the official representative of Guinea at…
Okutoyi’s gold medal a reminder we can excel in all sports
Kenya’s Angella Okutoyi plays a forehand shot during the Billie Jean King Cup Africa Group III at the Nairobi Club on June 14, 2023. Photo credit: Chris Omollo | Nation Media Group What you need to know: Her gold was…
2026 World Cup: Boost for Nigeria’s qualifying rivals as head coach pledges stay
Despite having two years left on his current contract with South Africa, reports from Tunisia had indicated that Broos was ready to ditch Bafana Bafana for the North African nation. Hugo Broos linked to Tunisia head coach role Speculations over…
Next Nigeria coach: NFF to name new Super Eagles coach next week
Next Nigeria coach: NFF to name new Super Eagles coach next week The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is reportedly close to naming a new head coach for the Super Eagles next week. The position of head coach became vacant after…
Tinubu Congratulates 44-Year-Old Senegalese President-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye
Tinubu Congratulates 44-Year-Old Senegalese President-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye. President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday facilitated with Bassirou Diomaye Faye on his election as the president of the Republic of Senegal. Tinubu, however, commended President Macky Sall for conducting an election…