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Mauritius vows to pursue Chagos sovereignty after UK deal collapses
Africanews EN • 13 Apr 2026, 10:03
Mauritius has pledged to “spare no effort” to reclaim control of the Chagos Islands after a proposed handover deal by Keir Starmer collapsed amid shifting U.S. support.
Mauritius vows to pursue Chagos sovereignty after UK deal collapses
Africanews EN • 13 Apr 2026, 10:03
Mauritius has pledged to “spare no effort” to reclaim control of the Chagos Islands after a proposed handover deal by Keir Starmer collapsed amid shifting U.S. support.
Mauritius has pledged to “spare no effort” to reclaim control of the Chagos Islands after a proposed handover deal by Keir Starmer collapsed amid shifting U.S. support.
Hill-Lewis rises in DA as South Africa’s political race heats up
Africanews EN • 13 Apr 2026, 09:33
Geordin Hill-Lewis has secured the top job in Cape Town, but his ambitions are already stretching well beyond the city, as he positions himself for national leadership.
Hill-Lewis rises in DA as South Africa’s political race heats up
Africanews EN • 13 Apr 2026, 09:33
Geordin Hill-Lewis has secured the top job in Cape Town, but his ambitions are already stretching well beyond the city, as he positions himself for national leadership.
Geordin Hill-Lewis has secured the top job in Cape Town, but his ambitions are already stretching well beyond the city, as he positions himself for national leadership.
Benin heads to a pivotal transition as votes are counted
Africanews EN • 13 Apr 2026, 09:31
Benin began counting ballots Sunday after a presidential election that could extend a decade of economic growth while testing the country’s democratic balance. Finance Minister Ro…
Benin heads to a pivotal transition as votes are counted
Africanews EN • 13 Apr 2026, 09:31
Benin began counting ballots Sunday after a presidential election that could extend a decade of economic growth while testing the country’s democratic balance. Finance Minister Ro…
Benin began counting ballots Sunday after a presidential election that could extend a decade of economic growth while testing the country’s democratic balance. Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni is the frontrunner to succeed outgoing president Patrice Talon, who is stepping down after two terms.
NERC issues new guidelines on regional electricity transmission losses
Premium Times Nigeria • 13 Apr 2026, 09:26
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has introduced new reporting rules for transmission losses across regions, aiming to improve transparency, efficiency, and grid per…
NERC issues new guidelines on regional electricity transmission losses
Premium Times Nigeria • 13 Apr 2026, 09:26
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has introduced new reporting rules for transmission losses across regions, aiming to improve transparency, efficiency, and grid per…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has introduced new reporting rules for transmission losses across regions, aiming to improve transparency, efficiency, and grid performance amid persistent power sector challenges. The post NERC issues new guidelines on regional electricity transmission losses appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
At least 30 people dead following tragic stampede at Haiti fort
Africanews EN • 13 Apr 2026, 09:18
A tragic stampede at a mountaintop fortress in northern Haiti has left at least 30 people dead and dozens injured, after crowds gathered for traditional festivities.
At least 30 people dead following tragic stampede at Haiti fort
Africanews EN • 13 Apr 2026, 09:18
A tragic stampede at a mountaintop fortress in northern Haiti has left at least 30 people dead and dozens injured, after crowds gathered for traditional festivities.
A tragic stampede at a mountaintop fortress in northern Haiti has left at least 30 people dead and dozens injured, after crowds gathered for traditional festivities.
Young Nigerian artists imbibe foreign influences in Lagos show
African Business • 13 Apr 2026, 09:16
An exhibition in Ikoyi, Lagos, reveals that young Nigerian artists are happy to draw from a diverse range of global influences.
Young Nigerian artists imbibe foreign influences in Lagos show
African Business • 13 Apr 2026, 09:16
An exhibition in Ikoyi, Lagos, reveals that young Nigerian artists are happy to draw from a diverse range of global influences.
An exhibition in Ikoyi, Lagos, reveals that young Nigerian artists are happy to draw from a diverse range of global influences.
Kholo Capital bets on growth with flexible finance
African Business • 13 Apr 2026, 08:27
Founder Mokgome Mogoba is leveraging decades of mezzanine debt experience to back mid-sized South African businesses, combining strong returns with social impact as private credit…
Kholo Capital bets on growth with flexible finance
African Business • 13 Apr 2026, 08:27
Founder Mokgome Mogoba is leveraging decades of mezzanine debt experience to back mid-sized South African businesses, combining strong returns with social impact as private credit…
Founder Mokgome Mogoba is leveraging decades of mezzanine debt experience to back mid-sized South African businesses, combining strong returns with social impact as private credit gains momentum across the continent.
Pope Leo XIV’s Africa tour sparks hope, faith and calls for peace
Africanews EN • 13 Apr 2026, 08:17
Anticipation is building across Africa as Pope Leo XIV prepares for an 11-day այց spanning four nations, with believers expressing hope for spiritual renewal and political reconci…
Pope Leo XIV’s Africa tour sparks hope, faith and calls for peace
Africanews EN • 13 Apr 2026, 08:17
Anticipation is building across Africa as Pope Leo XIV prepares for an 11-day այց spanning four nations, with believers expressing hope for spiritual renewal and political reconci…
Anticipation is building across Africa as Pope Leo XIV prepares for an 11-day այց spanning four nations, with believers expressing hope for spiritual renewal and political reconciliation.
OPS seeks President’s help to stop beverage levy bill
Vanguard Nigeria • 13 Apr 2026, 07:16
By Yinka Kolawole The Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN), has called for President Bola Tinubu’s intervention to halt the passage of the proposed Customs, Excise and…
OPS seeks President’s help to stop beverage levy bill
Vanguard Nigeria • 13 Apr 2026, 07:16
By Yinka Kolawole The Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN), has called for President Bola Tinubu’s intervention to halt the passage of the proposed Customs, Excise and…
By Yinka Kolawole The Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN), has called for President Bola Tinubu’s intervention to halt the passage of the proposed Customs, Excise and Tariff Amendment (CETA) Bill currently before the National Assembly which seeks to introduce a percentage levy per litre of the retail price on non-alcoholic beverages. The members of OPSN […] The post OPS seeks President’s help to stop beverage levy bill appeared first on Vanguard News.
Manufacturing tax contributions maintain upward trend in 2025
Vanguard Nigeria • 13 Apr 2026, 07:12
…VAT rises 45.6% to N1.17trn; CIT up 32.8% to N881.3bn By Yinka Kolawole The manufacturing sector’s contribution to tax revenue collections in Nigeria maintained an upward t…
Manufacturing tax contributions maintain upward trend in 2025
Vanguard Nigeria • 13 Apr 2026, 07:12
…VAT rises 45.6% to N1.17trn; CIT up 32.8% to N881.3bn By Yinka Kolawole The manufacturing sector’s contribution to tax revenue collections in Nigeria maintained an upward t…
…VAT rises 45.6% to N1.17trn; CIT up 32.8% to N881.3bn By Yinka Kolawole The manufacturing sector’s contribution to tax revenue collections in Nigeria maintained an upward trend in 2025, contributing a total of N1.17 trillion in Value Added Tax (VAT) representing an increase of 45.61 percent over the N803.53 billion recorded in 2024 while the sector’s Company […] The post Manufacturing tax contributions maintain upward trend in 2025 appeared first on Vanguard News.