Tag: africa
Africa Is Not Poor. It Is Being Drained
When colonised nations gained independence, they inherited economies shaped to serve external markets, built around the export of raw materials,…
Lagos retains visa hub status as US reduces centres across Africa
Thousands of Africans who want to travel to the United States may soon face higher costs and longer travel distances…
Africa risks setback in fight against preventable diseases — WHO
The WHO is urging governments, partners, and communities to work together to ensure everyone has access to vaccines, no matter…
After the Pope’s Call for Peace, No One Can Afford to Remain Silent
Across the major corridors of power in London, Washington, and Beijing, the Pope’s words should be read as a strategic…
Nigeria’s Dangote refinery hits export milestone with 456,000 tonnes
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has exported 456,000 tonnes of fuel to different African countries using 12 shipments.
Nigerians less happy now than in 2025: World Happiness report
Mauritius ranks the number one in Africa and the 73rd-happiest country globally, reflecting its strong social support, healthy life expectancy,…
Sanwo-Olu declares Lagos living proof of Africa’s vast economic possibilities
According to him, the state has accelerated the development of a multimodal transport system, including the commencement of passenger operations…
NNPCL retains second spot as Africa’s top 500 firms hit record $782.8bn revenue
The top four companies kept their positions. Algeria’s Sonatrach remained number one. Nigeria’s NNPC Limited (NNPCL) stayed in second place.…
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…