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Africa urged to establish gender inclusive policies to achieve SDGs
The UN specialised agency on trade on Monday urged African governments to establish gender inclusive policies in order to promote…
World Bank boss urges Africa to adopt digitilised economies method
The World Bank Group President, Mr Jim Kim, has urged African countries to grow with the ditilised economies and the spread…
Excessive, discriminatory charges root of underdeveloped African aviation – ICAO
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) on Tuesday said excessive and discriminatory charges by countries were hindering the development of…
Yellow Fever: U.N. seeks to eliminate epidemics in Africa by 2026
Nearly one billion people in Africa will be vaccinated against yellow fever by 2026 in an ambitious United Nations campaign…
Climate Change: UN says Africa is embracing technology
African countries are beginning to embrace technology in managing climate change, a UN official said on Monday.
Counter Terrorism Financing: Algeria calls for “continental strategy” in Africa
Algeria on Monday urged African countries to draw up a continental strategy to counter terrorism financing in its different forms.
African continent needs to re-think its leadership – Former Minister
The Pro-Chancellor of Bayero University Kano, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, has said that Africa needs a re-think about the leadership in…
South Africa ready to play part in promoting free trade area in Africa – President Ramaphosa
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa pledged on Tuesday to work towards the establishment of a free trade area in Africa.
African countries should weigh Chinese loans carefully -Tillerson
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Thursday that African countries should weigh Chinese loans carefully, while adding that…
U.S. solicits Africa’s cooperation against N. Korea, terrorism
The U.S. has sought for the cooperation of the African region in pressuring North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to give…
Africa loses $80bn annually through Illicit Financial Flow – Adeosun
Nigeria and global organisations, including the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the World Bank Group, have agreed on…
UN Secretary-General says illicit financial activities against Africa exceeds aid
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has decried the implications of illicit activities against Africa, saying it is more than the international…
Cancer: 28 African countries ill equipped – UN agency
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has decried the lack of a single radiotherapy machine for cancer treatment in 28…
Malaria remains Africa’s major healthcare challenge
The African Union (AU) and the UN said Friday that the malaria epidemic remains Africa’s major health care challenge.
Korra Obidi Out With “Africa“
Musical artiste and ''Man like you'' crooner Korra Obidi has a new single titled “Africa“.