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Buhari mourns Mamadou Tandja, former President of Niger Republic

Global UpfrontNov 25, 2020November 25, 20200

President Muhammadu Buhari has paid tributes to Mamadou Tandja, the former President of Niger Republic who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 82.

Buhari praises Chad’s support in tackling Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorism in Nigeria

Global UpfrontNov 24, 2020November 24, 20200

Nigeria will always be there for the Republic of Chad, as we are not only neighbours but brothers, President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged. The President

New Trump rule may require visitors from 15 African nations, 8 others, to pay up to $15,000 in bonds

Global UpfrontNov 24, 2020November 24, 20200

The outgoing administration of U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday issued a new temporary rule that could require tourist and business travelers from two dozen

How West Africa economic partnership deals put the cart before the horse

Global UpfrontNov 18, 2020November 18, 20200

By Michael E Odijie, November 17, 2020 A free trade agreement, in its most basic sense, is an attempt by existing industries to find new

Nigeria’s federal system still isn’t working: what should change

Global UpfrontNov 17, 2020November 17, 20200

By Professor Emmanuel Remi Aiyede, The Conversation, November 16, 2020 Nigeria is a troubled federation. Its federal character has been a subject of debate since

EU donates Command, Control, Communication & Info Systems (C3IS) equipment to MNJTF

Global UpfrontNov 16, 2020November 16, 20200

The European Union (EU) on Monday provided Command, Control, Communication and Information Systems (C3IS) equipment to the to the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) to

Diabetes is a ticking time bomb in sub-Saharan Africa

Global UpfrontNov 13, 2020November 13, 20200

By Chinwe Juliana Iwu-Jaja, Andre Pascal Kengne & Charles Shey Wiysonge, The Conversation, November 12, 2020 Diabetes is a serious, chronic condition that affects the

Saint or sinner: Rawlings was pivotal to Ghana’s political and economic fortunes

Global UpfrontNov 13, 2020November 13, 20200

By Jeffrey Haynes, The Conversation, November 12, 2020 Twenty years after he left political office, probably nothing divides Ghanaians more than their opinions regarding Flight-Lieutenant

AU, Buhari mourns Jerry Rawlings, former Ghanaian leader who led two coups but brought democratic rule, dies of COVID-19, at 73

Global UpfrontNov 12, 2020November 12, 20200

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday sent “heartfelt condolences” to government and people of Ghana over passing of the country’s former President, Jerry Rawlings, 73, affirming

Evacuate us from Ghana, 753 Nigeria traders cry out to FG, complains of harassment, intimidation, torture, threat to their lives and lockdown of their shops

Global UpfrontNov 12, 2020November 12, 20200

Nigerian traders in Ghana has called on the Nigerian government to evacuate them from Ghana. The traders said their evacuation has become imperative because they