October 14, 2022
Africa: 2022 MTV EMAs - Tems, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr Nominated for Best Africa Act
MTV has announced nominations for the '2022 MTV EMAs' with Africa's blazing stars from Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania and South Africa securing nominations, again. Read more »
October 06, 2022
Africa: Big Brother Titans - Auditions for First-Ever Nigeria X South Africa Big Brother Begin
The show will be a fusion of Big Brother Naija and Big Brother Mzansi, the South African version of the show. Read more »
October 04, 2022
Africa: COP27 - Africa Will Prioritise Its Development, Growth Aspirations - Egypt Ambassador
"...since we as a continent are not the primary contributor, then we should not be taking up extra commitment on ourselves that might stifle or hinder our development aspirations." Read more »
October 05, 2022
Africa: How Africa Can Push Its Agenda At COP27 - Egyptian Ambassador
Egypt prepares to host the world for COP27 in November. The country's ambassador to Nigeria told PREMIUM TIMES that African leaders need to speak with one voice. Read more »
September 29, 2022
Africa: World Heart Day 2022 - Heart Failure Now Growing Threat to Health in Africa, Middle East - Experts
The experts said CVD, which remain the leading cause of death globally have continued to increase despite various preventive mechanisms. Read more »
September 15, 2022
West Africa: In Francophone West Africa, Democracy Continues to Backslide
On this year's International Day of Democracy, 15 September, there isn't much to celebrate in a region where coups are just the top of the iceberg. Read more »
September 12, 2022
Africa: Africa Should Consider Criminalising Ecocide
It would be no easy task, but given the environmental devastation across Africa, it's one worth debating. Read more »
September 09, 2022
Africa: How World Leaders Paid Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Global figures spoke of what she had meant to them and their countries reflecting on her 70-year reign. Read more »
Africa: Sustaining Democratic Governance in West Africa
African countries can improve their citizens' lived experiences by pursuing policies that offer hope, opportunities, inclusion, responsibility, and justice. Read more »
September 01, 2022
Africa: Digital Humanitarianism in Africa: Hope or Hype?
Technology can help deliver aid and services more effectively - but can be harmful if users don't know the risks. Read more »
August 21, 2022
Africa: Is Leadership Really the Main Problem of Africa? (III)
Instead of us waiting for a good and kind leader, we must know that change has to begin with each and everyone of us. Read more »
August 09, 2022
Africa: Africa CDC Saving Lives and Livelihoods Initiative Commences Implementation in Nigeria
Implementation begins as Federal Government launches SCALE 3.0 mass vaccination campaign Read more »
August 08, 2022
Africa: U.S. Releases New African Policy to Counter China, Russia
China has become the darling of many African countries with massive infrastructure projects and low-interest loans. Read more »
August 03, 2022
Africa: Curbing Illicit Financial Flows Key to Africa's Growth - ICPC Chair
The ICPC says African countries, particularly Nigeria, are adversely affected by significant losses due to IFFs. Read more »
July 31, 2022
Africa: UN, Others Worried As Global Response to HIV Declines
The report noted that globally, 4,000 people a day are still being infected with HIV and that if current trends continue, 1.2 million people will be newly infected with HIV in 2025 Read more »
July 28, 2022
Africa: World Hepatitis Day - More Than 91 Million Africans Living With Disease - WHO
Globally, the African region accounts for 70 per cent of the global Hepatitis B cases found among children younger than 5 years, with 4.5 million African children infected. Read more »
July 27, 2022
Africa: African Countries Need $1.6 Trillion to Meet Climate Pledges By 2030 - Experts
AfDB said the continent only received $18.3 billion, leaving it with an annual financing deficit of $108 billion Read more »
July 26, 2022
West Africa: Buhari in Liberia, Calls for Transparent, Credible Elections in West Africa
According to the president, democracy and good governance must take their roots in the African continent to sustain peace, stability and development. Read more »
July 24, 2022
Africa: WAFCON 2022 - South Africa's Bayana Bayana Are African Champions
South Africa won all six matches in Morocco en route to becoming African Champions. Read more »
July 21, 2022
Africa: Monkeypox - Who Reports 14,000 Global Infections, Five Deaths in Africa
Mr Ghebreyesus noted that while infections are declining in some countries, "others are still seeing an increase and six countries reported their first cases last week." Read more »
July 03, 2022
Africa: CAF Confirms Postponement of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
CAF through its President, Patrice Motsepe, made the announcement on Sunday Read more »
July 01, 2022
Africa: Airtel Africa Authorises Subsidiaries to Make Donations to Political Parties, Candidates
The telco firm and its units are also at liberty to make donations to political organisations and "incur political expenditure not exceeding £25,000 in total." Read more »
June 27, 2022
Africa: PZ Cussons, GTCO, Africa Prudential Top Stocks to Watch This Week
This is not a buy, sell or hold recommendation but a stock investment guide. Read more »
June 15, 2022
Africa: WHO to Rename Monkeypox, Publishes Guidelines On Vaccination
WHO had published guidelines on vaccination against Monkeypox and also published recommendations for governments regarding case detection and control of the disease. Read more »
June 10, 2022
Africa: Africa Athletics Championships - Nigeria Climbs to Third Spot On Medals Table
Team Nigeria's golden moment on Friday came in women's discus and women's 4x100m relay respectively. Read more »