February 18
Africa: Nearly Two-Thirds of Maternal Deaths Occur in War-Prone Countries - WHO
In 2023 alone, an estimated 160,000 women died from preventable maternal causes in fragile and conflict-affected settings. Read more »
February 17
Africa: Dubawa's Editor Elected As Member of Africa Facts Advisory Committee
The Africa Facts Advisory Committee is a continental body tasked with guiding strategic priorities and strengthening collaboration among fact-checking organisations across Africa. Read more »
February 15
Africa: Nigeria Backs AU's Institutional Reforms On Peace, Security
Mr Shettima also declared Nigeria's support for strengthening democratic institutions and ensuring stronger cooperation with international financial institutions and the private… Read more »
Africa: Africa Must Have Permanent Seat At UN Security Council - SG Guterres
"This is 2026 -- not 1946. Whenever decisions about Africa and the world are on the table, Africa must be at the table." Read more »
Africa: AU Elects New Bureau of Assembly of Heads of State, Government
The election brought about the election of President Évariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi as Chairperson of the AU for 2026. Read more »
February 10
Africa: Building Health Systems for Africa's Vaccine Sovereignty, By Chinedu Moghalu and Nicaise Ndembi
Africa's engagement with global vaccine supply over the past five years has shown that access to vaccines and biologics is shaped less by goodwill or financing alone. Read more »
February 09
Africa: Aradel, Lafarge Africa, Fcmb Group Top Stock Pick This Week
This is not a buy, sell or hold recommendation but a stock investment guide. You may need to involve your financial advisor before taking investment decisions. Read more »
February 06
Africa: NCDMB Pledges Enduring Support for Appo, Africa Energy Bank
The Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Felix Omatsola Ogbe, an engineer made the pledge on Thursday when the new Secretary General of APPO, Farid Ghezali paid him a courtesy visit at… Read more »
Africa: Organisers Unveil 'Queen of Africa' Reality TV Show, Stake $50,000 Star Prize
The 90-day show will feature one representative from each African country, with the winner chosen mainly through paid public voting in an 'election' format. Read more »
February 05
West Africa: West Africa Launches Roadmap to Boost Access to Lassa Fever Vaccines
The roadmap was developed under the leadership of the West African Health Organisation (WAHO), with support from the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), as part… Read more »
Africa: NIES 2026 - How NNPC Plans to Stabilise Fuel Supply, Unlock Africa's Gas Potential - Official
Mr Ojulari said NNPC's downstream and gas strategy will emphasise operational action rather than policy intent alone. Read more »
Africa: How Nigeria Can Reclaim Its Place As Africa's Aviation Hub - Ex-CEO of Adc Airlines
Speaking of Nigeria's aviation history, Mr Okon recalled a period when Nigerian pilots and engineers operated intercontinental flights and performed major aircraft maintenance… Read more »
February 02
Africa: Experts Call for Africa-Led Research to Transform Health Outcomes
The call was made on Monday in Abuja at the SPARK Africa Translational Research Bootcamp and Conference, which brought together health professionals, researchers and professors… Read more »
February 03
Africa: As Global Health Faces Reversal in Progress, Gates Foundation CEO Details 20-Year Push to Save, Improve Lives
Mr Suzman says the setback shouldn't be permanent and lays out a roadmap to reclaim momentum and accelerate progress through 2045, even amid significant financial constraints… Read more »
January 27
Africa: 'Avoid the United States' - Ex-FIFA President Blatter Backs Fans' Boycott As World Cup Security Fears Deepen
Blatter's comments, made on Monday via social media, lend high-profile support to a controversial warning issued by Mark Pieth, the Swiss anti-corruption lawyer who once worked… Read more »
January 26
West Africa: Lagos Hospital Conducts 'West Africa's First' Robotic Gynaecological Surgery
"With robotic surgery, we removed two large tumours. She will go home today and return to work tomorrow." Read more »
January 23
Africa: Africa CDC Declares End to Mpox As Continental Health Emergency
Between early 2025 and late 2025, suspected Mpox cases declined by 40 per cent, while confirmed cases dropped by 60 per cent. Read more »
Africa: Africa Handball Nations Cup - Nigeria's Golden Arrows Zoom Into Quarter Final
With emphatic wins over Algeria and Zambia in their opening two matches, Nigeria have now sealed a quarter-final berth and strengthened their bid for a place at the 2027 World… Read more »
January 22
Africa: Africa Handball Nations Cup - Nigeria's Golden Arrows Beat Algeria
The Group A opener, played at the Petit Stade, marked Nigeria's second defeat of Algeria in just two weeks, following the Super Eagles' resounding 2-0 win over the North Africans Read more »
Africa: Will America Ever Learn?
From Southeast Asia to South America, the Middle East, and Africa, US interventions have consistently prioritised American interests in oil, lands and other resources, over… Read more »
January 14
Africa: The High Cost of Politics - Enabling Corruption and Fiscal Indiscipline in Africa
Elections are fundamental to democracy but their financial implications are escalating. Between now and 2027, many African countries, including Nigeria, Kenya, and Congo, will hold… Read more »
January 15
Africa: WHO Urges Higher Taxes On Sugary Drinks, Alcohol to Curb Preventable Deaths
The organisation urged countries to raise and redesign taxes as part of its new 3 by 35 initiative, which aims to increase the real prices of tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks by… Read more »
January 12
Africa: Analysis - Afcon Semi-Final Fixtures Revive Enduring West-North Africa Rivalry
AFCON 2025 marks the eighth time in the tournament's history that only North and West African teams have reached the semi-finals Read more »
January 11
Africa: Afcon 2025 Semi-Finals - Indigenous Coaches Take Centre Stage
The milestone marks a growing shift in African football, where local coaches are increasingly trusted to lead, innovate, and succeed at the highest level of the continent. Read more »
January 07
Africa: Lagos Named Africa's Most Start-Up-Friendly City in Global Index
The report notes that while Lagos already behaves like a global start-up hub, its long-term standing will depend on how quickly infrastructure, regulation and quality of life… Read more »
