The African Union education action plan for 2006 to 2015 emphasized the importance of tertiary education and vocational training, underscoring African leaders' commitment to higher ... Read more »
Makhtar Diop, the vice-president for Africa, will visit Nigeria as part of his first official trip to the country since he took office last year. Read more »
Transport infrastructure and human mobility are key factors influencing the spread of the virus in across Sub-Saharan Africa, a study shows. Read more »
The United Nations' call for the deployment of surveillance drones in the country has drawn scepticism from analysts who are doubting its effectiveness to bring lasting peace. Read more »
According to the police, 10 suspected international terrorists are believed to have crossed the border into the country. Read more »
A senior government official has expressed concern that the anti-gay bill, which stirred international controversy, is seriously hurting the economy. Read more »
The Malaria Control and Evaluation Partnership in Africa has teamed up with the government and other organizations to dole out mosquito nets, distribute insecticide and deploy ... Read more »
In a bid to raise funds for blindness and research the effects of climate change, a veteran explorer and a five-member team are attempting to cross Antarctica, the coldest ... Read more »
Speaking at an event in Washington, DC, Makhtar Diop, vice president of the World Bank, said African governments must work to remove barriers to regional food trade on the ... Read more »
The government has commended Victoria University management for rejecting pressure from a British university to respect gay rights. Read more »
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