July 01
Africa: AU Sells Nigeria School Feeding Programme to Other African Countries
African Union (AU) has called on African leaders to emulate Nigeria in transitioning its school feeding programme from federal government-led to state government's ownership. Read more »
June 23
Africa: CAF Announces New Dates for 2025 Afcon in Morocco
The next Africa Cup of Nations will be played in Morocco from December 21 2025 to January 18 2026, Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe said on Friday. Read more »
June 03
Africa: What Africa Needs to Overcome Global Economic Challenges - Kalu
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, on Monday, said that for Africa to overcome global economic challenges, the continent needed to… Read more »
May 27
Africa: 300 Global Exhibitors to Grace Food & Beverage West Africa Trade Show in Lagos
300 exhibitors from five continents will be taking part in this year's Food & Beverage West Africa International Trade Exhibition, the largest edition yet. Read more »
May 21
Africa: As Iran Look Into Future After Ebrahim Raisi
Thousands of Iranians gathered in Tabriz on Tuesday for a funeral procession for Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi, who died on Sunday in a chopper crash alongside his foreign… Read more »
May 06
Africa: Kenya Hosts Biggest Africa Media Summit Tuesday
Media owners, chief executives, editors and other categories of journalists will be converging on Nairobi, Kenya for the biggest AllAfrica Media Leaders' Summit (AMLS). Read more »
April 14
Africa: Lafarge Africa Launches Tech Programme to Bridge Gender Gap
Recognising the underrepresentation of women in the technology sector, Lafarge Africa Plc has launched the Girls in Tech Program, a pioneering initiative aimed at empowering young… Read more »
March 06
Africa: Anti-Doping Agency Suspends Only Drug Testing Lab in Africa
Less than five months before the commencement of the Paris 2024 Olympics, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has suspended work at the only approved testing laboratory in Africa. Read more »
February 26
Africa: Ndili, Africa's First Professor of Nuclear Physics, Bows Out
The passing of Professor Frank Nwachukwu Ndili, Nigeria's first Nuclear Physicist and Africa's first Professor in the field, is a moment of both sorrow and gratitude. His life was… Read more »
February 06
Africa: Food Cheapest in Nigeria Despite Complaints - Governors
Amidst the cost of living crisis caused by persistent increase in the prices of goods and services, the chairman of Nigeria Governors' Forum and governor of Kwara State,… Read more »
January 31
Africa: Afcon - CAF Confirms Osimhen, Others' Drug Tests Negative
The results of the drug tests conducted on three Super Eagles players at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have turned out negative. Read more »
January 23
Africa: Dangote Still Africa's Richest Man As Forbes Unveils 2024 List
The president of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has retained his position as the richest person in Africa with a net worth of $13.9 billion in the 2024 Forbes list of 20 of… Read more »
January 17
Africa: Afcon 2023 - Eagles Vow to Perform Better Against Hosts, Cote d'Ivoire
Nigeria's Super Eagles said they have put behind them the Sunday's 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea and are looking forward to what they believe will be an 'interesting encounter'… Read more »
January 04
Africa: Why South Africa Is Blazing a Sensible Trail
As the world celebrated the new year amidst lingering old wars, the major item that brought hope about a probable quicker end to the human tragedy being unleashed in Gaza was the… Read more »
December 24, 2023
Africa: Morocco, Senegal Supports Early Completion of $25bn Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline
Morocco and Senegal have engaged in discussions for more support towards seamless execution of the $25 billion Nigeria- Morocco gas pipeline project. Read more »
December 17, 2023
Africa: Sports Minister Receives Africa Sustainability Man of the Year 2023 Award
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has been honored with the distinguished Africa Sustainability Man of the Year 2023 Award. Read more »
December 13, 2023
Central Africa: Unicef, FAO, WFP Lament Food Insecurity in West, Central Africa
A regional food security analysis by United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and World Food Programme (WFP) have… Read more »
December 12, 2023
Africa: Nigeria's Victor Osimhen, Asisat Oshoala, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Super Falcons Praised For CAF Awards
Sports development minister, Senator John Owan Enoh, has showered encomiums on Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala for emerging Men's and Women's African Footballers of the Year,… Read more »
October 12, 2023
Africa: Africa's Total Exports to Hit $1trn By 2035 - Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered report has revealed that Africa's total exports are expected to hit close to $1 trillion by 2035. Read more »
October 11, 2023
Africa: Nigeria Rises to 4th in Africa's Trade Rankings
The latest Africa Trade Barometer has revealed that Nigeria has moved up four positions from eighth to forth in the country rankings. Read more »
September 29, 2023
Africa: Popularity of Coups Means Democracy Failing in Africa - Goodluck Jonathan
Former president Goodluck Jonathan has called on African leaders to identify gaps and seek to understand why democracy has failed to guarantee peace and economic growth for their… Read more »
September 21, 2023
Africa: AI Can Address Africa's Food Security, Financial, Other Challenges - NCC
The executive vice chairman/CEO Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, said Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered solutions can address some of… Read more »
September 19, 2023
Africa: President Tinubu Seeks Reform of Global Finance Bodies in Africa's Interest
President Bola Tinubu yesterday sought the reform of the global finance bodies in Africa's interest as he engaged in bilateral discussion with South African president, Cyril… Read more »
September 03, 2023
Africa: How Presidential Trusted Guards Toppled Bazoum, Bongo
Military and security analysts are beginning to pay more attention to presidential guards across a growing number of African countries who are wielding as much power as the… Read more »
August 24, 2023
Africa: Concern over Niger Crisis As Wagner Boss Prigozhin Allegedly Dies in Plane Crash
The reported death of the leader of the Russian mercenary group, Wagner, Yevgeny Prigozhin in a plane crash yesterday has raised tension and speculations around the world… Read more »