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Mr. Ebatamehi is a Senior Analyst, specialized in Africa’s economic trends, investment flows, and entrepreneurial ecosystems, turning complex policy and market shifts into practical insights. Email: s.ebatamehi@aol.com

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Kenya President Urges Police to ‘Shoot Protesters in the Leg’ to Stop Vandalism

sebastine Jul 10, 2025 0

President William Ruto has ordered security forces to adopt a controversial approach to curb rising protest-related violence. He instructed police to “shoot in the leg” anyone found…
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Business

Ghana Launches Multi‑Agency Taskforce to Tackle Gold Smuggling

sebastine Jul 10, 2025 0

Ghana has taken a decisive step against the long-standing issue of gold smuggling by establishing a multi‑agency taskforce spearheaded by the new Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod).…
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Football

Ex-Arsenal Midfielder Thomas Partey Charged with Rape and Sexual Assault

sebastine Jul 5, 2025 0

Former Arsenal and Ghana international midfielder Thomas Partey, 32, has been formally charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault by the Metropolitan Police, with…
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Business

South Africa and Austria Strengthen Bilateral Ties During State Visit

sebastine Jul 5, 2025 0

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa hosted Austrian President Alexander van der Bellen at a State Visit in Pretoria, marking a renewed commitment to deepening cooperation between…
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General

Federal Government to Allocate ₦17 Billion for Lagos Bridge Fire Repairs

sebastine Jul 5, 2025 0

The Federal Government has announced plans to spend ₦17 billion to repair a major bridge in Lagos that suffered significant damage after a fire incident. This allocation will cover…
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Business

IMF Urges Nigeria to Revisit 2025 Budget Amid Fresh Economic Challenges

sebastine Jul 3, 2025 0

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned that Nigeria’s 2025 federal budget needs significant revision due to falling oil prices and structural constraints. In its recent…
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Football

Legendary Super Eagles Goalkeeper Peter Rufai Passes Away at 61

sebastine Jul 3, 2025 0

Nigeria’s football world is mourning the loss of one of its most iconic goalkeepers, Peter Rufai, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 61 after battling a prolonged illness.…
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Entertainment

Angélique Kidjo Becomes First African Star of Hollywood Walk of Fame

sebastine Jul 3, 2025 0

Beninese-French singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo has been honored as the first African artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, joining the Class of 2026. The…
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General

ECOWAS Urges Restraint Amid Rising Tensions in Togo

sebastine Jul 2, 2025 0

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for all parties in Togo to exercise restraint and prioritize dialogue, following a recent surge in protests,…
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Education

USAID Officially Shuts Down as U.S. Foreign Aid Overhaul Rolls Out

sebastine Jul 2, 2025 0

After more than six decades of global development work, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has officially ceased independent operations on July 1, 2025. The agency…
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