IMF and Ivory Coast Launch $500M Climate Resilience Fund
Ivory Coast and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) unveiled a $500 million green finance fund on Wednesday, designed…
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Ex-Mauritanian President Abdel Aziz Launches Appeal Against Corruption Conviction
Mauritania’s former president, Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, appeared in court on Wednesday to begin his appeal against a…
Nigeria Teams Up with USA, France in Search for Answers to Helicopter Crash Tragedy
Nigeria has enlisted investigative support from the United States and France to uncover the causes of the tragic…
Nigeria: Taraba State Governor Approves ₦70,000 Minimum Wage
Taraba State’s public sector workers are set to receive a significant wage boost after Governor Agbu Kefas approved…
Edo State, Nigeria: Newly Inaugurated Governor Sweeps Out State Boards, Dismisses Political Appointees
Edo State’s newly inaugurated governor, Sunday Okpebholo, wasted no time in shaking up the state’s administrative structure. Just…
Somaliland’s Historic Election: Could This Be the Turning Point for Global Recognition?
In Somaliland, a region with three decades of self-rule, millions of voters are casting their ballots in a…
FirstBank Launches Fintech Innovators Pitch at Summit 6.0
FirstBank of Nigeria is gearing up to host its much-anticipated 6th annual Fintech Summit, themed “Banking on Partnerships,”…
Nigeria’s Diabetes Crisis: 6 Million Lives at Risk Amid Skyrocketing Care Costs
Amid Nigeria’s escalating diabetes crisis, approximately six million citizens now face life-threatening obstacles as the cost of essential…
Alarming Mpox Surge: Children in DRC and Burundi Face Deadly New Strain Amid Healthcare Crisis
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Burundi are facing an alarming surge in cases of a new,…
Malawi and Zambia Look to Kenya’s Direct Import Model to Solve Fuel Crisis
Malawi and Zambia are exploring Kenya’s government-to-government (G-to-G) fuel import strategy with hopes of easing their own fuel…
DRC Funds World’s Largest Hydropower Dam
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is on the brink of a revolutionary change in its energy landscape.…
From Law to Lens: Nigerian Amanda Akokhia Wins 2024 British Fashion Photography Award
Amanda Akokhia, a Nigerian photographer residing in the UK, has won The British Photography Awards’ coveted title of…
Anglo American Eyes Zambia’s Mining Sector Once Again: A Renewed Partnership for Copper Growth
In what has been regarded a major boost for Zambia’s mining ambitions, President Hakainde Hichilema welcomed the Anglo…
Rwanda Dismisses Over 400 Correctional Officers in Sweeping Anti-Corruption Move
In a bold stand against corruption, the Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS) has dismissed 411 officers over allegations of…
Tanzania’s Rise in Graphite Mining: Poised to Become a Global Leader by 2050
In a powerful move towards becoming a global mining giant, Tanzania is setting its sights on securing a…
Botswana’s New President Appoints Deputy Gaolathe as Finance Minister
Botswana’s newly elected President, Duma Boko, has taken a bold step in shaping his cabinet by appointing economist…
Tanzania Takes Bold Step to Strengthen Ties with Diaspora: Special Status for Citizens Abroad
Tanzania is poised to usher in a new era of connection with its citizens abroad by introducing a…
Tragic Mining Site Collapse Claims 13 Lives in Plateau: A Wake-up Call for Illegal Mining Dangers
In a heartbreaking incident on Saturday, 13 individuals lost their lives when a mining site collapsed in the…
AMGA 2024: Nigeria’s Groundbreaking Role in Africa’s Military Cooperation and Sports Diplomacy
Nigeria is set to make a historic mark in the African military and sports landscape as it prepares…
Nigeria Cuts N24 Trillion Fuel Import Bill as NNPC Shifts to Dangote Refinery: What’s Next for Nigerian Energy?
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has officially ceased its importation of refined petroleum products, now sourcing…
Google Translate Boosts Africa’s Digital Access with Kikuyu, Somali, and Other Indigenous Languages
In a powerful move towards digital inclusion, Google has announced the addition of 15 African languages to its…
South African Rand Stable Ahead of Key Jobs and Economic Data Releases
The South African rand opened the week on a steady note, trading at 17.5850 against the U.S. dollar…
Ghana’s Main Opposition Leader Leads in Polls Ahead of December Presidential Election
Ghana’s main opposition leader, former President John Dramani Mahama, is currently leading in the race for the December…
Lagos Prepares to Host Africa’s Most Exciting Entertainment Event: EWL 2024
Entertainment Week Lagos (EWL) 2024 is set to bring together Africa’s brightest talents for an unforgettable week of…
African Development Bank Pushes for a Green Wealth Approach at COP29 as World Leaders Gather in Baku
As the world’s largest climate summit opens in Baku, Azerbaijan, today, the African Development Bank (AfDB) is prioritizing…
BRICS’s Growing Influence: How New Partnerships Are Redefining Africa’s Economic Future in 2024
The recent BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, has marked a significant turning point in Africa’s role within the…
Grammy 2025: Is African Music Taking Over?
The 67th Grammy Awards nominations have registered a turning point in the recognition of African music with several…
Tragedy Strikes Chad: Boko Haram Massacre Leaves 17 Soldiers Dead – Is the Government Failing to Protect Its People?
In a devastating blow to national security, Chad mourns the tragic loss of 17 brave soldiers in a…
What a Second Trump Term Could Mean for Africa: Opportunities and Uncertainty
With Donald Trump set to return to the White House, many in Africa are wondering what the continent’s…
Outrage Over Soweto Child Deaths Sparks Calls for Ban on Lethal Pesticide Terbufos
Civil society groups and unions have condemned the deaths of six Soweto children who ingested Terbufos, a highly…
Mauritius Elections: Wiretapping Scandal and Governance Woes Threaten Democracy
A month before the Mauritius Elections, Mauritius was rocked by a wiretapping scandal that saw confidential exchanges between politicians, businesspeople, journalists, and civil society figures broadcasted on social media. The fallout led to a government-imposed social media blackout, which was eventually lifted after a backlash from both opposition leaders and citizens
5 African Festivals In 2025 You Must Attend
These festivals in Africa promise unforgettable cultural insights and adventures.