October 05, 2023
Africa: Why Coups Cannot Solve Africa's Problems - US Envoy
The United States Consul-General in Nigeria, Will Stevens, has said military takeover cannot solve the problems facing African countries. Read more »
October 03, 2023
Africa: Why Islamic State, Other Extremist Groups Are Growing in Africa - U.S. Official
Deputy Special Envoy for the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, Ian J. MacCary, says the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS has "established a focus group to help African states build… Read more »
September 28, 2023
Africa: Tobi Bakre Is 'Slum King' in Africa Magic's New Original Crime Series
The story follows a young boy who witnesses his family's murder after he forgets to lock their door overnight. Read more »
September 27, 2023
Africa: Top Africa Climate Agency Names Osinbajo Its New Chairman
The agency's work is shifting the narrative from Africa being a victim to solution to climate change - Osinbajo Read more »
September 25, 2023
Africa: After 78th UNGA, Pentagon Chief Visits Djibouti, Kenya, Angola
The U.S. Pentagon began an official six-day visit to Djibouti, Kenya, and Angola. Read more »
September 21, 2023
Africa: Tinubu Urges UN to Back Africa Against Smugglers Stealing Continent's Mineral Resources
The UN Secretary-General assured President Tinubu of the fullest support of the UN system for ECOWAS in light of the series of military coups which have occurred in the West… Read more »
September 20, 2023
Africa: UNGA 78 - African Nations Will Fight Climate Change On Their Terms - Tinubu
The President says to achieve the needed popular consensus, the Climate change campaign must accord with overall economic efforts. Read more »
Africa: MTN to Co-Sponsor Nigerian Football League With GTI, Propel Sports Africa
The sponsorship would cover eight live games each weekend, which would translate to over 300 games per season Read more »
Africa: Tinubu Addresses UNGA, Warns Against Illegal Mining, Arms Smuggling in Africa
"The fourth important aspect of global trust and solidarity is to secure the continent's mineral-rich areas from pilfering and conflict." Read more »
September 11, 2023
Africa: African Climate Summit - Mixed Reactions Trail Nairobi Pact
While some applauded the initiative and commitments made, others expressed reservations Read more »
September 09, 2023
Africa: G20 Summit - African Union Joins G-20
Mr Modi said AU membership will strengthen the G20 and also strengthen the voice of the Global South. A position India has touted since assuming the G20 presidency. Read more »
September 06, 2023
Africa: Climate Summit - Obasanjo Makes Surprise Appearance As African Leaders Adopt Climate Pact
Kenya's president Ruto described Mr Obasanjo as the "Grandfather of Africa" Read more »
September 02, 2023
Africa: U.S. Special Envoy Travels to Kenya for Africa Climate Summit 2023
Mr Biden "announced Kerry would have a seat at every table around the world as he combats the climate crisis to meet the existential threat that we face." --State Department. Read more »
August 22, 2023
Africa: Coup - AU Suspends Niger, Urges All Countries to Boycott Junta
The AU resolved "...to immediately suspend the participation of the Republic of Niger from all activities of the AU." Read more »
August 17, 2023
Africa: FGM Responsible for Increased Deaths in Some African Countries - Report
The study shows that FGM remains legal in five of the 28 countries where it is most practised. Read more »
August 16, 2023
Africa: First-Ever Africa Cinema Summit to Hold in Ghana
The summit, with its maiden edition, hopes to address the bottlenecks of African cinema and also proffer solutions. Read more »
August 03, 2023
Africa: FIFA Women's World Cup - Surprise Results Underline Growth of Women's Game
Three of the top 10 FIFA-ranked countries have exited the tournament in the group stage. Read more »
July 24, 2023
Africa: Avanti Named Sub-Saharan Africa's Leading Capacity Partner for Second Year Running
Avanti has made a significant commitment to Africa. The company has ambitions to accelerate growth across the region. Read more »
July 20, 2023
Africa: Interview - Why CJID Is Hosting West Africa Journalism Innovation Conference - Busola Ajibola
The inaugural conference hopes to bring journalists, policymakers, digital technologists, innovators and others to discuss issues that affect journalism and the media in West… Read more »
July 16, 2023
Africa: African Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Integration, Development, Cooperation
The African leaders concluded the Fifth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union (AU) in Nairobi, Kenya, on Sunday. Read more »
July 07, 2023
Africa: #ClimateCrisis - 60 Million People Will Face Food Problems in Africa - WHO
"Over the coming months, we expect a range of extreme weather events, including drought, flood, hurricane, and heat wave, all of which harm human health." Read more »
July 06, 2023
Africa: 12 African Countries to Receive Lifesaving Malaria Vaccine - UN
The malaria vaccine had been administered to more than 1.6 million children in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi since 2019 and shown to be safe and effective. Read more »
June 28, 2023
Africa: 'African Peace Mission' to Ukraine and Russia - What About It?
The conflict is forcing African countries (many of which rely on foreign assistance from both the West and Russia) to choose a side in a coercive manner. Read more »
June 27, 2023
Africa: Why Nigeria Will Continue to Play Big Brother Role in Africa - Perm SEC
"Right now, we are still suffering from the situation that led to the removal of Muammar Gaddafi in Libya," the Nigerian official said. Read more »
June 25, 2023
Africa: World Bank to Create Catastrophe Toolkit in Response to Calls for Financial System Reform
The debt profiles, especially of countries in the global south, are rising, with many are now adjudged high-risk countries, keeping investors far from them Read more »