Africa
Africa tops global femicide table, Americas, Oceania follow closely – UN report
Latest report from the United Nations Women and UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) shows that Africa had the highest rates of...
3 Africans Vie for Commonwealth Secretary General post
An Analysis Three African candidates – Ghana’s Foreign Minister Shirley Botchwey, Lesotho’s former Trade and Finance Minister Joshua Setipa, and Gambia’s former Foreign...
DISCOVER THE HIDDEN GEM OF AFRICA: Fun Facts about Botswana
Botswana, a landlocked country in southern Africa, is often overlooked by travelers and enthusiasts alike. However, this diamond-rich nation is a treasure trove...
Valentine’s Day in Africa
Valentine’s Day, celebrated on February 14th each year, is a global phenomenon that cuts across borders and cultures. From vibrant street markets adorned...
Avanti has made a significant commitment to Africa.
The company has ambitions to accelerate growth across the region through local partnerships and the rollout of connectivity solutions; connecting hard-to-reach rural communities...
Black people need to come together to move Africa forward — Burna Boy
Nigerian music star and Grammy Award winner, Burna Boy, has decried the division among black people, stating that coming together as one is...
BurnaBoy alerts his Lagos concert may clash with Comedy king Ali Baba’s January 1st concert
As fans continue to anticipate the Lagos Concert of Grammy-award winning singer, Burna Boy, the singer has unveiled his plan to stage his...
Africa will decide its energy future – Obasanjo
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, — In the midst of a global oil and gas crisis, Africa must take charge of its own energy destiny,...
Nigeria, Mozambique, others seek common position on climate in run-up to Cop27 in Egypt
The continent of 1.2 billion people, making up 17 per cent of the world’s population, contributes less than 4 per cent of global...
Week after Elumelu urges U.S. strategic intervention in Africa, Biden says it’s ready to be counted among Africa’s partners
Following a gauntlet thrown at the U.S. administration by Africa’s leading investor and philanthropist, Tony Elumelu, President Joe Biden has reacted, saying U.S....
Biden to host U.S.- Africa Leaders Summit in December
The Summit will demonstrate the United States’ enduring commitment to Africa, and will underscore the importance of U.S.-Africa relations and increased cooperation on...
Russia-Ukraine war: Nigeria, Egypt, others may face civil unrest, food crisis — AfDB President, Adesina
Food crisis and civil unrest loom in Africa following the ongoing Russia- Ukraine, the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwunmi...
Africa needs a little FOCUS before the coming China’s FOCAC
By Olukayode Oyeleye SELF DELUSION appears to be the definition of Africa’s excitement about China’s ubiquitous presence in the continent. The continent...
Guinea coup: Who is Col Mamady Doumbouya?
A sensational coup d’etat in the west African nation of Guinea was led by Lieutenant Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, head of the army’s Special...
COVID-19: Worst is yet to come for Africa with “Delta strain” detected in 10 African countries — WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO), has warned that as the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic gathers pace, the worst is yet to...
Nigeria, With Over 10m Out-of-School Children, Highest ln Africa — Minister
Nigeria has the highest number of Out-of-School Children in sub-Saharan Africa with an estimated 10. 1 million Out-of-School children, so declared the Minister...
