Africa: How G24 Is Helping African Countries, Others Tackle Illicit Financial Flows Generated 'Legally' - Official

"They (illicit flows) go out as profit or whatever, but they are not well-recorded or the officials of the countries, they really don't know that these flows are illicit. So we've… Read more »

Africa: Nigeria's Weaker-Than-Expected Activity Slows Sub-Saharan Africa's Economic Growth - IMF

In contrast, growth in the Middle East and Central Asia is projected to pick up from an estimated 2.1 per cent in 2023 to 3.9 per cent in 2025 Read more »

Africa: $20m Democracy Fund Launched in West Africa Amid Surge in Pro-Military Sentiment

The fund is intended to support West African states currently facing various democratic challenges. Read more »

Africa: Debate On Africa Getting Two Permanent Seats in UNSC Is a Ruse - Professor Badejo

"It is crucial to know that if you have a permanent seat with a veto power, others would court you to support issues of interest to them." Read more »

Africa: Enyimba Drawn Against Egyptian Powerhouses in CAF Confederation Cup Group Stage

The People's Elephant will face a daunting task in Group D alongside defending champions Zamalek SC and Al Masry SC of Egypt, as well as Mozambican outfit A. Black Bulls. Read more »

Africa: Lassa Fever - Global Health Coalition Invests $250m in Vaccine Research

The new research led by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), CEPI and other partners is scheduled to commence in October. Read more »

Africa: Reps Deputy Speaker Asks Nigerian Govt to Implement AU Agenda 2063

Mr Kalu said by integrating the Agenda, Nigeria would set a model for other African countries to emulate. Read more »

Africa: ILO Wants Child Labour Reporting Amplified in Africa, Trains Journalists

Facilitators and participants discussed strategies to amplify accurate and ethical storytelling, and the need to involve children's voices in reporting. Read more »

Africa: Athletes From 43 African Countries Gather in Lagos for Fasu Games

Nigeria is hosting the competition for the first time in 20 years after hosting the third FASU Games in 2004. Read more »

Africa: Mpox Still Not Under Control in Africa - Africa CDC

Africa CDC confirmed the spread of the disease in all five regions of the continent. Read more »

Africa: Gender Equality - 2030 Global Goal May Not Be Met - - Report

According to the report, the world still needs to catch up to its commitments to women and girls. Read more »

Africa: Gov Abdulrazaq Celebrates Eniola Over Africa's First Paralympic Win

Governor AbdulRazaq says Eniola's feat underlines the roles of hard work, brilliance, determination, and equitable opportunity in how individuals and societies succeed Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC Develops Continental Response Plan for Mpox

The Continental Response Plan will combine the response plans developed by the 13 countries that have recorded suspected and confirmed cases of Mpox. Read more »

Africa: World Bank Plans Affordable Healthcare to 1.5 Billion People By 2030

The World Health Organisation (WHO) revealed that over half of the global population, 4.5 billion individuals, are deprived of comprehensive healthcare Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC Writes African Health Ministers Over Rising Mpox Cases

The Africa CDC told African health ministers that laboratory tests alone cannot sufficiently detect Mpox cases Read more »

Africa: Cross Border Movement, Poor Response Capacity Drivers of Mpox Spread - Africa CDC

The agency also noted that many African countries are highly vulnerable to mpox infection due to widespread malnutrition and the prevalence of HIV. Read more »

Africa: Edo 2024 - Yiaga Africa Trains 62 Journalists, CSOs

"The purpose of the training is for the participants to know the purpose of watching the votes." Read more »

Africa: Group Launches Journalists' Coalition, Partners Research Consortium for Development Uptakes in Africa

Mr Azeez said the coalition comprises journalists who have demonstrated passion for development reporting and underreported issues that affect the poor. Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC Declares Mpox Public Health Emergency

Mr Karim said the number of cases has been increasing in recent weeks, showing a concerning upward trend Read more »

Africa: Africa to Declare Public Health Emergency Over Mpox

Since January 2022, Africa has recorded 38,465 Mpox cases and 1,456 deaths, with a 160 per cent increase in cases in 2024 compared to 2023. Read more »

Africa: Issa Hayatou, Former CAF President, Dies At 77

He served as CAF President from 1988 to March 2017, a period marked by significant growth and global recognition for African football but marred with corruption. Read more »

Africa: South Africa Ministry of Home Affairs Probes Chidinma Adetshina's Eligibility

"I urge anyone with evidence of malfeasance to contact our dedicated Counter-Corruption Unit. Evidence-based decisions, anchored in the rule of law, is how we defeat corruption and… Read more »

Africa: Nigeria's Creative Forces Dominate TikTok's Inaugural Visionary Voices Africa List

The Visionary Voices Africa List highlights the significant impact the honourees have on media, entertainment, and cultural representation across the continent Read more »

Africa: For Toumani Diabaté, Maestro of Kora Music, the Curtains Drop, By Yusuf Bangura

Lovers of traditional African music, especially kora music, will sorely miss him. Read more »

Africa: Early Voting in South Africa's 2024 Elections - Any Lessons for Nigeria?

Over the years, certain categories of persons, such as security personnel, electoral officials, ad-hoc electoral officials, accredited domestic election observers, and other key… Read more »