China’s zero-tariff treatment for African products opens new chapter
NIAMEY. — China’s zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries with diplomatic ties goes beyond its commercial significance and demonstrates China’s longstanding commitment to shared development, more inclusive economic globalisation, and…
Ivorians celebrate return of stolen relic
ABIDJAN. – The Djidji Ayokwe, a sacred “talking drum” which was looted by French colonial troops in 1916 and taken to France, arrived back in its home village in Ivory…
FIFA criticise campaign to oust president Infantino
FIFA has strongly criticised what it calls a “concerted and ongoing effort” to “undermine” the organisation and its president Gianni Infantino. The statement follows a Daily Telegraph report which claimed…
Rwanda cracks down on illicit alcohol
KIGALI. — About 80 people have been detained following a nationwide crackdown on illicit alcoholic beverages in Rwanda, according to the Rwanda Investigation Bureau. The arrests came days after the…
1 500 couples in mass wedding
ABUJA. — There have been celebrations in the capital of Nigeria’s northern Kano State as officials married 1 500 couple in a mass wedding at the weekend. The regional government…






