Increase in import taxes is harmful to the country
The Brazilian government has increased import taxes on essential technology and capital goods, citing commercial defense, but the move is largely seen as a revenue-generating measure with detrimental effects on economic productivity.
Police move to prevent clash at Abuja PDP secretariat
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command plans to deploy personnel to avert potential clashes between rival factions of the Peoples Democratic Party as the party’s national secretariat is set to reopen.
Big power move by France and Canada in Greenland
France and Canada are opening consulates in Greenland's capital Nuuk to strengthen Arctic relations in response to U.S. interest in the island.
A front is crossing the country with accompanying precipitation
A weather front is expected to move across the western part of the country, bringing rain particularly to the capital area this morning.
Equatorial Guinea's President Orders Sudden Transfer of the Capital
Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo has issued a surprising decree to move the capital from Malabo to Ciudad de la Paz in the rainforest, citing the need to decentralize government functions.