The Ghanaian currency, the cedi, has fallen by approximately 4.8 percent against the US dollar since the beginning of the year, due to sustained demand for foreign exchange to finance imports and economic activities. This depreciation follows a period during which the cedi recorded its first annual gain in over three decades, supported by rising...
Published on Feb 17, 2026
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the arrival of approximately 100 US military personnel, along with equipment, to support the Nigerian army in its fight against terrorism. These troops are part of an expanded bilateral cooperation effort aimed primarily at training, advising, and providing technical and intelligence support...
Published on Feb 17, 2026
The Nigerian government has issued an official warning to its citizens following a series of cases in which Nigerians were allegedly lured by false promises of overseas employment and later sent to combat zones connected to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
In a recent statement, Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed “se...
Published on Feb 17, 2026
Nigeria and Angola have formalized a major bilateral agreement aimed at facilitating diplomatic exchanges between the two African powers by removing visa requirements for holders of diplomatic and official/service passports. The agreement was signed on 15 February in Addis Ababa on the sidelines of the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union...
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On the evening of Monday, February 16, 2026, Minister Adama Dosso represented the Ivorian government at the celebrati...
Published on Feb 17, 2026
On the sidelines of the 39th African Union Summit, Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama unveiled a series of bold reforms aimed at strengthening the country’s economic sovereignty. Speaking at a high-level side event titled “Accra Reset’s Addis Reckoning,” the president outlined plans to fundamentally reshape how Ghana...
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From February 1 to 7, 2026, PSI Côte d’Ivoire hosted a field mission from its financial partners, the Mavericks, as part of the Mi Tchêlé project implemented across several regions of the country. The delegation, composed exclu...
Published on Feb 16, 2026
The People’s Republic of China has announced that it will eliminate tariffs on imports from 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations, starting May 1, 2026. This policy extends a scheme already applied to 33 African countries, with Eswatini being the only exception due to its diplomatic ties with Taiwan.
The...
Published on Feb 15, 2026
The University of Cambridge has announced the transfer of legal ownership of 116 artworks from the Kingdom of Benin to Nigeria’s National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM). The move follows an official request from the Nigerian government and has the agreement of the Royal Palace of Benin.
These artifacts, which include b...
Published on Feb 15, 2026
Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye has officially assumed the rotating presidency of the African Union during the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government held in Addis Ababa.
The handover ceremony took place on February 14, 2026, marking a significant milestone for Burundi, as its Head of Stat...
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Addis Ababa, 14 February 2026
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Published on Feb 14, 2026
Ghana has announced a nearly 30% reduction in the farmgate price of cocoa for the 2025–2026 season, as global cocoa prices experience a sharp decline. The new price paid to farmers has been lowered from approximately 58,000 cedis to 41,392 cedis per tonne, representing a decrease of about 28.6%.
Published on Feb 13, 2026
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