Africa
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Prioritise security cooperation with host countries, Minister urges W/African envoys-designate
By Fortune Abang Abuja, June 14, 2026 The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has urged Nigeria’s ambassadors and…
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UN Secretary-General appoints Nigeria’s Eziakonwa as Special Adviser on Africa
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, June 13, 2026 United Nations Secretary General António Guterres on Friday announced the appointment of Ahunna…
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Ivory Coast loses 200,000 hectares of forest annually – Official
By Gabriel Agbeja Bouaké (Ivory Coast) June 13, 2026 The Ivorian Authority says the country loses about 200,000 hectares of…
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2026 FIFA World Cup: Morocco earn valuable point against Brazil
Morocco produced a disciplined performance to hold Brazil to a 1-1 draw in their opening Group C match of the…
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2026 FIFA World Cup: Ghana star Thomas Partey misses Panama clash after Canada entry refusal
Ghana have suffered a major setback ahead of their opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after midfielder Thomas…
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Seafarers documentation, digitization takes center stage at Nigeria, Gambia Forum
The Federal Government of Nigeria through NIMASA has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening seafarers’ documentation and maritime digitalization, a focus…
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Liberian envoy seeks accelerated implementation of stalled ECOWAS airfare policy
By Chinasa Nwankwo Abuja, June 9, 2026 Liberia’s Ambassador to Nigeria and Permanent Representative to ECOWAS, John Ballout, has called…
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Tinubu approves N10bn fund, sets up Task Force to boost Ebola preparedness
President Bola Tinubu has approved the creation of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola preparedness and other emerging public health…
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Nigeria’s AfCFTA strategy: Ambition, progress and the challenge of delivery By Ehi Braimah
In my last article, I wrote about Biashara Afrika, the premier continental business forum that brings together African heads…
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Nature has been sending us signals. Our farmers read them first By Mannir U. Ringim
As the world marks World Environment Day, the most consequential climate-finance decision Nigeria and much of West Africa can make…
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Dangote named Africa’s Most Admired Brand for 8th consecutive year
Dangote Industries Limited has reinforced its position as Africa’s most influential corporate brands after emerging as the continent’s Most Admired…
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Nigeria extends screening of citizens willing to depart S/Africa
By Fortune Abang Abuja, June 7, 2026 Nigeria has extended the screening of its citizens, who are willing to be…
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FG to repatriate more than 1,000 Nigerians from S/Africa – NiDCOM; Exercise free of charge – Official
By Maureen Okon/Fortune Abang Abuja, June 6, 2026 The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) says more than 1,000 Nigerians in…
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‘Save the Teachers, Bring Back our Children’ – Asisat Oshoala to Nigerian Government
Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala sent a strong message to Nigerians after scoring in her team’s 2-1 victory over Senegal…
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Renaissance leads Africa’s oil, gas production market
PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria, June 01, 2026 Renaissance Africa Energy Company has been recognised by global energy intelligence firm, Wood Mackenzie,…
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Senegal nominates Diop as candidate for President, ECOWAS Commission
By Mark Longyen Abuja, June 1, 2026 The Senegalese government has nominated Birame Diop, a retired Air Force General and…
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‘Refer Nigeria to Security Council over abductions, killings,’ SERAP urges UN chief
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres “to urgently invoke Article 99 of…
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Nigeria, Liberia strengthen regional maritime cooperation
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment…
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Flamingos of Nigeria thrash Guinea, reach final round of U17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers
Nigeria’s U17 women’s team, the Flamingos, defeated Guinea 6-0 in the second leg of their 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World…
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Biashara Afrika in Lome 2026: From AfCFTA talkshop to trade action By Ehi Braimah
On Sunday May 17, 2026, we flew from Lagos and landed in Lome, the capital of Togo in the West…
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Renaissance CEO backs youth to drive Africa’s energy future
Renaissance Africa Energy Company has called on young professionals to take a leading role in driving innovation, sustainability, and long-term…
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African PR scholar Ibietan uses The Insecurity Triad in Agatu crisis study
ABUJA The Insecurity Triad, the original analytical framework developed by scholar-journalist, Dr. Max Amuchie, CEO of Sundiata Post and author…
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African leaders seek new ways to finance infrastructure
By Lucy Ogalue Brazzaville, May 26, 2026 African ministers, financial institutions and private sector leaders have called for innovative financing…
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Morocco now Africa’s leading industrial economy – AfDB
By Lucy Ogalue Brazzaville, May 26, 2026 The African Development Bank (AfDB) says Morocco has overtaken South Africa as Africa’s…
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Africa Day: Putin hails Africa’s economic progress
Vladimir Putin, President of Russia. (NAN) By Fortune Abang Abuja, May 25, 2026 Russia President Vladimir Putin has praised African…
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