Africa

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...

World Leaders Pay Tribute To Kenneth Kaunda

World leaders joined a chorus of condolences from around the world following the death of former Zambia’s President Kenneth Kaunda on Thursday at...

Views From Abroad: Nigeria Is a Failed State by Robert Rotberg

Nigeria has long teetered on the precipice of failure. But now, unable to keep its citizens safe and secure, Nigeria has become a...

Post-Covid 19 Pandemic, Nigeria and France Must Seize the Chance to Strengthen Military and Economic Ties By Muhammadu Buhari

  By Muhammadu Buhari, President, Federal Republic of Nigeria.  Today, leaders from across Africa meet in Paris to discuss plans to recover from...