Africa: Global Forum on Nicotine, Warsaw, 15-17 June

The 4th edition of the Global Forum on Nicotine took place in Warsaw, from 15 to 17 June. Read more »

Africa: French President Macron Under Fire Over Africa 'Civilization' Comments

France's President Emmanuel Macron is taking flak after calling problems in Africa "civilizational" at the G20 Summit in Germany. Read more »

Africa: What the G20 Said on Africa

Excerpts most directly applicable to Africa drawn from the declaration of leaders of the G20 nations, issued after the leaders' summit in Hamburg on July 7 and 8: Read more »

Uganda: Does Museveni Know What 'Friends With Benefits' Are?

President Yoweri Museveni, speaking at the official birthday celebration of Queen Elizabeth II in Kampala, has described their relationship as "friends with mutual benefits". Read more »

Africa: Cote d'Ivoire Players Attend Cheick Tiote's Funeral in Abidjan

Former Ivory Coast team-mates of Cheick Tiote - including Kolo Toure, Wilfried Bony and Salomon Kalou - attended his funeral service in Abidjan at the weekend. Read more »

Africa: Two Business Groups Aim at One Big Win for Africa

Two organizations aimed at strengthening the productivity, profitability and transformative power of the private sector in Africa have announced a strategic partnership. … Read more »

Equatorial Guinea: New U.S. Secretary of State Linked to 'Petro-Kleptocrat' Obiang

The recent hearing in the United States Senate over the confirmation of President Donald J. Trump's nomination of former oil company chief executive Rex Tillerson as secretary of… Read more »

Cameroon: Will #AFCON2017 Final Give Coach Hugo Broos the Last Laugh?

For Cameroon coach Hugo Broos, the African Nations Cup final is about more than just lifting a continental title – it is a chance for him to prove his critics wrong and have… Read more »

Africa: European Football Transfer Window Damages Afcon

Two coaches at the African Nations Cup finals have broken ranks and called for a review of the timing of the tournament just as the Confederation of African Football repeated their… Read more »

Africa: Investing in Health to Foster Equitable and Sustainable Growth

“If you want to go quickly, go alone," says one African proverb. "If you want to go far, go together.” This adage is particularly telling when we consider… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Big Changes Needed to Normalize Ties - UK Ambassador Catriona Laing

"It always seems impossible until it's done" said Nelson Mandela. He wasn't, but he could have been talking about the road to reform and recovery in Zimbabwe. As a foreigner here,… Read more »

Africa: Africa Must Use New Bank to Bridge $100 Billion Infrastructure Gap

Africa's infrastructure financing deficit, estimated to be U.S. $100 billion a year, remains persistently large. The resulting lack of investment in energy, transport and water… Read more »

Africa: The Global Forum on Nicotine calls for more Inclusiveness and Transparency in the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC)

The 16th Global Forum on Nicotine that took place in Warsaw on June 17th and 18th had three main themes: Evidence, Accountability and Transparency. This meeting gave an opportunity… Read more »

Senegal: ACP, EU Lay Groundwork For Pivotal Joint Council Meeting In Dakar

The Draft Agenda for the upcoming ACP-EU Joint Council of Ministers, scheduled for the 28-29 April in Dakar, Senegal has been endorsed by Member State representatives from the… Read more »

Africa: Swiss Swoop on FIFA's Blatter

Swiss authorities raided the office of FIFA president Sepp Blatter on Friday, interrogated him and then announced they had launched criminal proceedings against him. Read more »

Africa: Will Africa Be Heard At Climate Science Talks?

The global scientific community is meeting at a conference in Paris this week to strengthen the consensus on the science which explains changes to the planetary climate system in… Read more »

Rwanda: Britain Arrests Rwandan Intelligence Chief

British police arrested Rwanda's intelligence chief as he was about to leave the country at the weekend, London news organisations report. Read more »

Africa: Interview with Dr Kgosi Letlape - Globlal Forum on Nicotine

Dr Kgosi Letlape is a South African ophthalmologist and health care leader. He is the current president of the African Medical Association, former chairperson of the South African… Read more »

Africa: The E-cigarette and its New Challenges

From June 5 – 6, "The Global Forum on Nicotine," an international gathering of researchers, professionals and activists who fight against the harmful effects of tobacco by… Read more »

Africa: Why Are African Leaders Silent On Mediterranean Migrant Disasters?

The recent drownings of African migrants in the Mediterranean Sea, just south of Sicily, have caught global attention and stirred an uproar. Read more »

Africa: Top Soccer Officials Arrested at FIFA Meeting

Swiss police swooped on a leading Zurich hotel early on Wednesday morning and arrested top officials attending meetings of football's governing body, FIFA. Later in the morning,… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Great Expectations for New Manchester City Sign-Up

Striker Wilfred Bony's transfer to Manchester City last week will have been received as mixed news by Cote d'Ivoire coach Herve Renard ahead of their African Nations Cup opener… Read more »

Nigeria: Top U.S. Figure Calls for International Action On Nigeria

President Barack Obama's former Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Johnnie Carson, spells out the dangers facing Nigeria in the coming month and calls on the U.S.,… Read more »

Ghana: Opposition Wants Inquiry into London Drug Bust

The opposition New Patriotic Party has called for an investigation into how a Ghanaian woman who was arrested at Heathrow Airport in London with about 13 kilograms of cocaine, had… Read more »

Africa: Russian Coach Apologises for Racist Comments - Report

FC Rostov's coach, Igor Gamula, has reportedly apologised for racist comments he made about “dark-skinned” players in his team. Read more »