Tag: africa
Internet connectivity triples in Africa – AU
The African Continent is exhibiting one of the fastest growth rate in internet penetration worldwide with digital connectivity almost tripled…
Africa needs to speak with one voice on climate issues – Kenya Minister
Africa needs to prepare and speak with one voice when it goes to COP 24 in Katowice, Poland, in December,…
Australia to join race for Africa
Australia is seeking to join China, UK and Europe in the race to increase business footprints in Africa. The country’s…
Melania Trump takes off for Africa on first major solo trip
U.S. first lady, Melania Trump, set off for Africa as she embarks on her first major trip without the president.
Building Africa’s Laboratory Workforce must be prioritised – ASLM Director
Since laboratory professionals play a vital role in the identification of diseases, ensuring the reliability of laboratory investigations and reporting…
Human trafficking: Ex-Gambian VP calls for strong legislation
A former Gambian Vice-President, Hajiya Fatoumata Tambajang, has called for stronger legislation to curtail the menace of human trafficking in…
Poverty eradication: Buhari urges Africa to explore demographic opportunities
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Africa to explore the opportunities which demographic dividend offered to promote poverty eradication and…
U.S. concerned about currency swaps between Africa, China
The U.S. is concerned that increased currency swap agreements between China and African nations will reduce visibility into financial transactions…
Sen. Sani warns Africa against creditor/debtor relationship with China
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, Sen. Shehu Sani, has cautioned against emphasis on loan in the…
EU urged to offer free trade agreement to Africa
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker on Wednesday, urged the European Union to offer a free trade agreement to the whole…
Africa not ready for super fast 5G network – MTN’s CEO
Africa is not ready for next-generation 5G network but would likely be ready to embrace the super-fast technology in about…
Africa worst hit by climate change – UN report
UN says Africa is the worst hit region with climate change resulting to the biggest impact on acute food insecurity…
China, Africa to begin 3-year project on HIV, AIDS prevention
China, African countries and relevant international organisations, will in 2019 begin implementation of a three-year project on HIV and AIDS…
China is helping Africa develop, not stack up debt – Official
China is helping Africa develop, not pile up debt, a top Chinese official said on Tuesday, as the government pushes…
Africa’s best hope lies in cooperation with China – Expert
The changing paradigm shift in global economy leaves China as the best hope for Africa’s future development, a Zambian expert…
China not practicing “colonialism” in Africa – President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa on Monday dismissed allegations of China practicing colonialism in Africa, saying China instead has…
Chinese funds not for “vanity projects” in Africa – President Xi
Chinese funds are not for “vanity projects” in Africa but are to build infrastructure that can remove development bottlenecks, Chinese…
FEATURE: Could the future of food in the world depend on what Africa does with agriculture?
Addressing a standing room only crowd of global agriculture experts at the FAO headquarters in Rome, 2017 World Food Prize…
WHO Report: Africa records high health improvement
A new report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa has shown a high improvement in health…
“Africa has chosen China”
Burkina Faso will strengthen cooperation with China in all areas as Africa-China relations develop for mutual benefit, President Roch Kabore…
China remains Africa’s largest trading partner
China has been Africa’s largest trading partner for nine years in a row as major cooperation programs boosted bilateral trade,…
U.S plans bilateral free trade agreements with Africa
The U.S. government has said that it was currently looking for African countries that would be interested in bilateral free…
Agriculture can potentially address youth unemployment – Experts
Experts on Monday said encouraging and supporting African young people to venture into agriculture and agri-business can potentially create wealth…
National Assembly leaders meet with INEC Chairman
The Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, are meeting with the Chairman of…
Narendra Modi pledges India’s continued support for Africa
India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, says his country will continue to intensify, deepen and sustain engagements with the Africa countries.
Chinese President pledges win-win cooperation with Africa
President Xi Jinping of China on Monday pledged to strengthen economic ties with Africa by offering win-win cooperation and genuine…
‘Wind blowing in the direction of peace’ in Africa’
Secretary General, United Nations, António Guterres concluded the second annual UN-African Union conference in Addis Ababa, as part of ongoing…
‘Stop $50 billion illegally leaving Africa annually’
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appealed to the international community to take action against the flow of illegal funds, money-laundering…
Buhari pledges to fight corruption across Africa
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday in Nouakchott, Mauritania, pledged to extend his anti-corruption crusade across the African continent as part…
Football fans call on Africa to boycott World Cup
Football fans in Ebonyi on Friday called on African countries to boycott subsequent World Cup competitions in resentment to the…