The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected a proposed ₦100,000 national minimum wage, arguing that the amount falls far short of what workers need to cope with the country’s worsening economic realities. The union insists that discussions should focus on establishing a genuine living wage rather than what it describes as a “survival wage,” with […]

Burkina Faso has inaugurated a new two-story residential building at the Baporo Agricultural Penitentiary Center (CPAB), marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to modernize correctional facilities, improve living conditions for inmates, and promote rehabilitation through productive labor. The newly completed R+1 structure, constructed at a cost of approximately 500 million CFA francs, is […]

The U.S. State Department is set to significantly reduce the number of embassies and consulates across Africa that process visa applications, consolidating services into 20 regional hubs as part of a broader overhaul of immigration and consular operations. According to an internal State Department memorandum reportedly obtained by the Associated Press, the initiative was approved […]

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has rescued 112 suspected victims of human trafficking following a major intelligence-led operation in Asankragwa in the Western Region. The operation, carried out by the Asankragwa Sector Command on May 20, 2026, targeted a suspected trafficking network accused of using local premises to facilitate commercial sexual exploitation. Authorities say the […]

South African exporters now have access to duty-free entry into the Chinese market under a temporary zero-tariff trade arrangement, marking a significant milestone in economic relations between Pretoria and Beijing. However, trade officials are warning businesses that the benefits are far from automatic, with exporters required to meet stringent eligibility and documentation requirements before qualifying […]

South Sudan has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic relations with South Korea as preparations intensify for the historic Korea–Africa Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Seoul. Speaking ahead of the high-level gathering, South Sudan’s Director General for Bilateral Relations, Ambassador Philip Jada Natana, emphasized the country’s determination to deepen cooperation with South Korea across […]

Burkina Faso is witnessing an unprecedented wave of infrastructure development, with large-scale construction projects emerging across several key locations, including Pabré, Boassa, Tengandogo, and the area surrounding the Issoufou Joseph Conombo Stadium. The extensive building program is reshaping the country’s landscape as authorities push forward with projects aimed at improving transportation, healthcare, sports infrastructure, and […]