July 04
Africa: Nigeria Wins Bid to Host $5 Billion Africa Energy Bank
The bank, according to the government, is expected to facilitate access to funding for energy projects, thereby catalysing economic growth and enhancing energy security Read more »
July 03
Africa: Reducing Malaria Could Boost Africa's Economy By $126.9 Billion - Report
The report noted that Nigeria's economy could gain $35 billion and international trade $80.7 billion by 2030. Read more »
June 26
Africa: 90% of Tramadol Seizures Globally Occur in Africa - UNODC
"More than 90 per cent of tramadol seizures over the past five years worldwide were seized in Africa, predominantly West Africa." Read more »
June 25
Africa: 113 Countries Yet to Have Woman Head of State, Says UN Women
The UN Women says electing and appointing women in leadership positions signals strong political will for gender equality and demonstrates a collective commitment to tackling the… Read more »
June 17
Africa: Tinubu to Attend Ramaphosa's Inauguration in South Africa
President Tinubu will return to Nigeria after the ceremony. Read more »
Africa: Africa's Continental Criminal Court Can No Longer Wait
Angola's leadership in the push to bring the Malabo Protocol into force deserves to be quickly complemented by other African countries. Read more »
June 13
Africa: $100 Billion Investment Needed Annually to Meet Africa's Electricity Demand - Official
She explained that Africa is being faced with several challenges including a low electrification rate, low agricultural yields, the lowest integration rate, and a deficit in… Read more »
June 10
Africa: At Least Seven Billion Tonnes of Carbon Dioxide to Be Removed Yearly to Hit Climate Target - Report
The report said for the world to meet the target, climate change mitigation must be done sustainably. Read more »
June 05
Africa: Africa CDC, Mastercard Foundation Strengthen Africa's Health System
Recently, the Africa CDC, in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation under the Saving Lives and Livelihoods initiative made its biggest equipment donation valued at over… Read more »
May 29
Africa: Democracy and Development in Africa - How Far, How Well?
Mutambara reinforced this view and further argued for a shared national economic vision. He stressed the need for Africa to build a capable state as a driver of development Read more »
May 14
Africa: African Union, Ethiopia, and New Developments in Transitional Justice in Africa
While the transitional justice agenda in South Sudan has experienced setbacks, the same cannot be said for The Gambia, Liberia, and Ethiopia. Read more »
May 09
Africa: WHO Allays Fear Over Human-to-Human Transmission of H5n1bird Flu
In recent years, H5N1 has spread widely among wild birds, poultry, land and marine mammals and now among dairy cattle. Read more »
May 01
Africa: Higher Education and the Transformation of Africa, By Toyin Falola
The role of higher education encompasses a wide range of responsibilities and has a broad impact. Read more »
April 26
Africa: Rwandan Envoy Canvasses Visa-Free Policy Across Africa
According to him, Rwanda has implemented a visa-free policy and has been able to boost its economy through this. Read more »
April 22
Africa: Terrorism Is Alien to Africa, an Imported Evil - Tinubu
President Tinubu said terrorism cannot co-exist with democracy and development. Read more »
April 17
Africa: World Bank, AfDB Partner to Connect 300 Million Africans to Electricity By 2030
The bank said 600 million Africans lack access to electricity, creating significant barriers to health care, education, productivity, digital inclusivity, and ultimately job… Read more »
Africa: G-24 Calls for Increased Financing for Developing Nations Battling Inflation, High Debts
The bloc called for increased channeling of Special Drawing Rights (SDR) from donor countries to needy countries Read more »
April 16
West Africa: Medlab West Africa - the Biggest Medical Lab Event in the Region Returns to Lagos
Scheduled from 22nd to 24th April, 2024 at Landmark Centre, the event is set to feature a bustling exhibition show floor with local and international healthcare manufacturers… Read more »
April 08
Africa: #london2lagosbyroad - Nubi Speaks of Accident in Cote d'Ivoire, Denial of Entry Into Sierra Leone, Other Challenges
Ms Nubi said the most difficult and longest border delay she experienced was in Liberia, noting that "the Sahara Desert has one of the best roads I drove on, Guinea has one of the… Read more »
April 07
Africa: World Health Day - WHO Says HIV Still Prevalent in Africa
WHO said Africa's HIV-positive population increased from 15.6 million in 2005 to 24.3 million in 2021, accounting for 3.4 per cent of the total population. Read more »
April 02
Africa: AU's Membership of the G20 - Why the Pessimism?
While there are legitimate concerns about the 'readiness' of the AU to significantly influence the G20 agenda, there is no basis for pessimism. Read more »
March 16
West Africa: Full Internet Restoration in Nigeria, Other Countries May Take Month
The repair of the undersea cable cut that has affected internet services in Nigeria and many parts of sub-Saharan Africa may take about five weeks to be completed, MainOne said in… Read more »
March 14
West Africa: Ecowas Court Dismisses Suit Seeking to Force Nigeria's Support for Haiti's AU Bid
The action was premised on Nigeria's alleged failure to take measures to ensure the admission of Haiti into the African Union at a 2016 Summit of the AU, in Addis Ababa. Read more »
March 13
Africa: Airtel Africa Considering Public Shares Sale of Mobile Money Business - Report
The valuation of Airtel Money, the group's fastest-growing subsidiary, has expanded by more than half since 2021. Read more »
Africa: African Games - Nigeria Extends Lead Over Algeria, South Africa
Nigeria has now amassed 22 gold medals, while Algeria and South Africa are tied at 18. Read more »