Tag: africa
Guterres: Exclusion of Africa from permanent membership of UN Security Council indefensible
On the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guterres called for an immediate ceasefire and respect for territorial integrity.
AI should strengthen, not replace African values – Experts
Professor Jane-Frances Agbu from the Commonwealth of Learning said the organisation will continue to help African countries expand access to…
Why US is losing African grounds in 2025 — And how not to engage a changing continent
Until American leaders stop speaking down to Africa and start engaging it as a global player, the United States will…
Cybercrime, corruption, Illicit financial flows stealing Africa’s future – ICPC boss
According to him, illicit financial flows represented not only an economic threat but also a profound moral crisis. “Every naira…
Report shows over 24 million persons living with diabetes in Africa
Dr. Mohamed Janabi, WHO Regional Director for Africa, made this disclosure in a statement marking World Diabetes Day 2025 in…
The Maghreb Marvel: How Morocco became Africa’s model for sporting success
Today, in a new and expanded World Cup format featuring 48 teams instead of the previous 32, Morocco has been…
Super Eagles, Pharaoh named best attacking teams in Africa
Zimbabwe, who failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, will face Egypt, South Africa, and Angola in the…
Africa faces unprecedented threats, needs conflict prevention – UN
Conflicts in the Horn of Africa, Sudan, South Sudan and the Great Lakes region, including the Democratic Republic of the…
Jonathan: Electoral manipulation biggest threat to democracy
Jonathan also warned that failure of democracy to meet expectations of the people can lead to desperation and open the…
Africa’s Industrial Giant: Dangote balances charity with expansion
The clash between the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Dangote Group has deepened, with…
Nigeria targets top 10 in Africa’s avocado market
The 5th International Africa Avocado Congress in Nairobi, Kenya, helped ASN strengthen its partnership with Kenya and provided a platform…
Salvation of Africa will not come from Beijing, London, Washington – Malema
While urging African nations to unite against external forces seeking to divide them and subject them to exploitation, Malema warned…
NNPC Ltd dismantling bottlenecks to self-sufficient refining sector in Africa – Ojulari
He noted that infrastructure integration, indigenous ownership, and policy harmonisation remain essential drivers of downstream transformation and are critical to…
FIFA Rankings: Super Eagles slip to 44th in the world, 5th in Africa
Despite the slight drop in ranking, optimism remains high among fans and analysts who believe that with improved tactical organization,…
Nigeria ranked 3rd most manufacturing African nation
Nigeria takes the third spot, driven by industrial giants like the Dangote Group and BUA Group.
Best Online Reputation Solutions for African Search Results
A 2023 survey by GeoPoll found that 71% of African professionals said they check Google before doing business with someone.
Africa loses $40bn annually to illicit financial flows in extractive sector – ECA
The deputy executive secretary said that the practice of exporting raw minerals by Africa without value addition amounted to exporting…
Lagos set to become world’s largest city – Bill Gates
By Femi Fabunmi Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and a well-known philanthropist, has projected that Lagos could become the…
UNODC blames rising demand for gold, critical minerals for crime, instability in Africa, others
While the majority of gold mining sites are located in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean and Southeast Asia, the…
The shocking truth that keeps Africa poor – Adesina speaks out
The former Nigerian Minister of Agriculture argued that exporting unprocessed commodities benefits foreign economies more than it does African nations,…
Nigeria calls for strategic diplomacy to tackle Illicit financial flows in Africa
Highlighting specific challenges, the ICPC Chairman pointed to the lack of cooperation from some countries in the global North, especially…
iGaming in Africa Is Exploding – And 2025 Might Be the Biggest Year Yet
Regulations used to be all over the place. Some governments ignored online gaming, others banned it outright, and players were…
Africa must ditch Foreign Aid or remain trapped – Okonjo-Iweala warns
“Africa really needs to change its mindset about access to aid. We should begin to see it as a thing…
German President Steinmeier visits Nigeria, South Africa, Lesotho
Steinmeier is scheduled to meet Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) President Omar Touray in the Nigerian capital before…
Obasanjo lands in China, holds talks with Xi Jinping: Major discussions unveiled
Obasanjo also acknowledged China's success in lifting over 800 million people out of poverty in 40 years, describing it as…
From Nairobi to Cape Town: Why filmmakers should explore Africa’s unique scenic backdrops
Africa's landscapes have long captivated international filmmakers, yet many of the continent’s entertainment industries continue to overlook the beauty and…
Nigeria seeks support for SDGs implementation in Africa
Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, made the call in his address at the UN General Assembly Summit of…
UNICEF: $59m needed to halt mpox outbreak in Africa
The UNICEF official insisted that with funding and prompt action in Burundi, “we have an opportunity to end this outbreak…
The Changing Landscape of Sports Betting in Africa
For the sports betting industry in Africa, things are looking good. Growth across various markets continues to accelerate and new…
Tinubu calls for unity as China announces audacious $50bn pledge for Africa
The President said cooperation is key to solving global challenges and that the China-Africa partnership is built on trust, mutual…