Africa: Electoral Manipulation Biggest Threat to Africa's Democracy - Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has identified electoral manipulation as one of the biggest threats facing democracy in the African continent. Read more »

Africa: Gambari - Over 1,000 Insurgent Groups Operating in Africa

Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, former Chief of Staff to late President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday saidt over 1,000 insurgent groups are currently operating within the African continent,… Read more »

Africa: Unbeaten d'Tigers Edge Cameroon 99-90 to Win Afrobasket Group B

D'Tigers secured a perfect group-stage record with a hard fought 99-90 victory over arch rivals Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in Sunday's Group B final match at the ongoing FIBA… Read more »

Africa: Nigeria's Para-Powerlifters Set Sights On Gold in Chile

A strong contingent of Nigerian para-powerlifters will depart the country on Monday to compete at the highly anticipated Para-Powerlifting World Cup in Santiago, Chile. Read more »

Africa: 76 Africans Dead, Dozens Missing After Migrant Boat Sinks Off Yemen

At least 76 people were killed and dozens are missing after a boat carrying mostly Ethiopian migrants sank off Yemen, in the latest tragedy on the perilous sea route, officials… Read more »

Africa: How Biya, Ouattara, Other African Leaders Are Stifling Opposition

In recent months, political transitions in parts of Africa have taken an uncertain turn, with four key countries of Mali, Burkina Faso, the Ivory Coast, and Cameroon, witnessing… Read more »

Africa: Africa Needs $170bn Annually to Bridge Infrastructure Gap - ATTID

The Africa Think Tank for Infrastructure Development (ATTID) has projected that the continent requires between $130 billion and $170 billion annually to meet its infrastructure… Read more »

Africa: Google Announces $37m Funding in Africa

Google has outlined a wave of AI support across Africa, representing $37 million in cumulative funding -- including previously committed but unannounced funding -- to research,… Read more »

Africa: Children Die of Starvation As Humanitarian Crisis Worsens in Gaza

The United Nations and NGOs are warning of an imminent famine in the Gaza Strip - a designation based on strict criteria and scientific evidence. Read more »

Africa: WAFCON Semi-Final - Why Super Falcons Can Beat South Africa

The Super Falcons of Nigeria kicked off their 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign on a high note with a convincing 3-0 win over Tunisia in their opening group… Read more »

Africa: Africa Losing $90bn Annually to Imported Substandard Fuel - Dangote

The President/Chief Executive, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has stated that Africa loses $90 billion annually to importation of substandard petrol fuel due to lack of… Read more »

Africa: Africa's Finest Karatekas Arrive Abuja for 2025 Championship

No fewer than 1,000 athletes and officials from 31 countries have begun to converge on Abuja, Nigeria's capital, for the 2025 African Karate Championships. Read more »

Africa: Nigeria Ranks Africa's Fourth Largest Economy Despite Rebasing

Despite the rebasing of Nigeria's Gross Domestic Production (GDP), the country still retains its position as the fourth largest economy in terms of Nominal terms. Read more »

Africa: Africa Has Become Dumping Ground for Substandard Petroleum Products - Dangote

Africa's heavy dependence on fuel imports has turned the continent into a dumping ground for substandard petroleum products, Aliko Dangote, has said. Read more »

Africa: U.S., AU, Ecowas, Others Hail Buhari As a Champion of Democracy, Integrity

World leaders and international organisations have paid tributes to former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away at 82. Read more »

Africa: Mutaru Muqthar Emerges African of the Year 2017

The award jury of the Daily Trust African of the Year Award has named 34-year-old Mutaru Mumuni Muqthar as AFRICAN OF THE YEAR for 2017. Read more »

Africa: Daily Trust Invites Nominations for African of the Year 2021 Award

A leading independent newspaper in Nigeria, DAILY TRUST, has called for nominations of exemplary personalities for the coveted African of the Year 2021 award. Nominations are open… Read more »

Africa: Musu Bakoto Sawo Emerges 2020 Daily Trust African of the Year

Musu Bakoto Sawo, a Gambian changemaker and tireless women rights advocate, has emerged winner of the 2020 Daily Trust African of the Year award. Read more »

Africa: Mama Rosie Emerges 2019 Daily Trust African of the Year

Rosie Mashale, popularly known as Mama Rosie, the founder of Baphumelele Children's Centre of South Africa has emerged winner of the 2019 Daily Trust African of the Year award. A… Read more »

Africa: Daily Trust Unveils 'African of the Year' 2015 Award Winner

'African of the year award is an initiative of DAILY TRUST, Nigeria's leading newspaper. The annual award is for Ordinary Africans who have distinguished themselves in their… Read more »

Africa: Mbeki - Continent Can Solve Its Problems

Former South African President Thabo Mbeki said yesterday that Africans can solve the numerous problems affecting the continent without giving room for external interference which… Read more »

Africa: Mbeki - African of the Year

Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki, former South African president, main co-founder of the African Union and current leading continental conflict resolver and peacemaker, receives his award of… Read more »

Africa: 2009 - Abdulraheem is Daily Trust African of the Year

The late Nigerian activist, scholar, newspaper columnist, social campaigner and exemplary Pan Africanist Dr. Tajudeen Abdulraheem was last night named as the Daily Trust African of… Read more »

Africa: 2008 - DR Congo Doctor Mukwege is African of the Year

Fifty-three year old Congolese gynaecologist Dr. Denis Mukwege Mukengere was named last night as the Daily Trust African of the Year 2008 for his devoted work in treating rape… Read more »