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New US Sanctions For Russia On War Anniversary

  • February 24, 2023

The US has marked a year since Russia invaded Ukraine by announcing a new range of sanctions against Russia. The restrictions target banks and suppliers of defence equipment both within Russia and worldwide. Specifically, the US said it wants to stop those helping Russia exploit loopholes to get sanctioned materials. The White House insisted it […]

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Nigeria To Close Land Borders On Election Day

  • February 24, 2023

Nigeria has ordered the closure of all its land borders during Saturday’s tightly contested elections. The directive is meant to ensure that the “elections are free, fair and devoid of anomalies”, the Nigeria Immigration Service said. Border officials have been told to ensure strict enforcement of the order. The presidential and parliamentary elections are reported […]

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Debt Relief: We’ll Help Ghana If Certain Conditions Are Met – German Ambassador Explains

  • February 24, 2023

The German government says it is willing to assist Ghana push through its proposal with its external creditors, especially China, but first, some conditions must be met. The reaction follows President Akufo-Addo’s call on German Finance Minister, Christian Lindner, to “encourage” China to accept Ghana’s proposal for debt relief with its largest external creditor, China. […]

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Ghana Government, European Union and United Nations Launch Migration Partnership

  • February 23, 2023

The Government of Ghana, United Nations Network on Migration (Network) and the European Union (EU) launched the flagship project Building Migration Partnerships in Ghana. The project aims to build the capacity of key stakeholders in the migration sector, including the Government of Ghana, for effective implementation of the country’s National Migration Policy towards safe, orderly, […]

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Presidential Candidates Sign Peace Pact Days Before Nigeria Polls

  • February 23, 2023

The 18 presidential candidates of Nigeria’s general election have signed a second peace accord in the capital, Abuja, in a bid to prevent unrest surrounding the February 25 polls. The pact is to ensure “the conduct of free, fair, credible, transparent and verifiable elections cognisant of the need to maintain a peaceful environment before, during and after […]