AfDB Advocates Structural Solutions To Africa’s Economic Challenges

The African Development Bank (AfDB), has called for urgent structural reforms to tackle Africa’s deepening economic challenges that include currency depreciation, rising inflation and an escalating import bill. Its Vice-President for Economic Governance and Knowledge Management, Prof. Kevin Urama, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that global and local factors contribute to the continent’s…

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Ex-Gov Fayemi Hails Ghana On Election, Urges African Political Actors To Emulate

Former Government of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has congratulated Ghana’s President-elect, John Mahama, on his victory in the country’s recent general elections. This is contained in a statement by the Head, Fayemi Media Office, Mallam Ahmad Sajoh, on Sunday in Abuja. Fayemi also commended Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the presidential candidate of the incumbent New…

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Colombian Finance Minister Resigns Amid Bribery Scandal

Colombian Finance Minister Ricardo Bonilla has resigned at the request of President Gustavo Petro, following allegations of his involvement in bribery schemes involving parliamentarians. This resignation marks another chapter in Colombia’s ongoing struggle with corruption at high levels of government. Bonilla is accused by a former advisor of being aware that lawmakers were allegedly receiving…

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Republicans Achieve Slim Majority In US House As Democrats Claim Final California Seat

In 2025, the Republican Party is poised to maintain a narrow majority in the United States House of Representatives, following Democratic candidate Adam Gray’s recent victory in the last undecided race in California. With this win, Democrats now hold 215 seats in the lower chamber, while Republicans control 220. In the 13th Congressional District of…

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