Tag: africa
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“.
We’re working towards making Lagos 3rd largest economy in Africa – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday said his administration is working and targeting making Lagos the third largest economy…
650 people killed in road crash daily in Africa – UN
At least, 650 people were killed daily in road accidents throughout Africa, Jean Todt, UN Special Envoy for Road Safety…
Africa’s rapid urbanization can drive industrialization
A UN report on Thursday made concrete recommendations on how the right African policy framework could harness the continent’s rapid…