Tag: africa
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…
Africa faces massive Poverty and Economic hardship in the name of fighting Climate Change
Phasing out fossil fuels in Africa also would be harmful to the many international and indigenous oil and gas companies…
Olukoyede laments Africa’s loss of $88.6bn to Illicit financial flow annually
Speaking on the theme “Africa’s Tax Agenda in Combatting Illicit Financial Flows: From Words to Action,”, the EFCC’s boss emphasized…
Calls for Coups d’etat unprincipled, opportunistic, dehumanizing – Soyinka
The literary icon spoke against the backdrop of coup detats becoming the new normal in the West African coast as…
Insecurity: Blinken gives condition for U.S. support for Nigeria, Africa
Blinken said it was important from the U.S. perspective and the perspective of the U.S. Congress to focus on making…
Africa can become the world’s green manufacturing powerhouse
The startling loss of 90% of Lake Chad over the past three decades is a perfect example of this. We…
AU chairperson attributes resurgence of coups in Africa to bad governance
The AU chairperson, who was in New York to attend the seventh high-level dialogue, spoke in the context of the…
Why more men commit suicide in Africa – Africa CDC Advisor
Men do not reach out for help for mental health concerns or issues that they face because of the culture…