Africa
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A Nigerian journalist took photos at the scene of killings his government denies. Then the harassment started
By Jonathan Rozen/CPJ Senior Africa Researcher on November 10, 2021 3:25 PM EST The photos showed blood-soaked concrete, a gashed open thigh, and an injured…
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German government advises nationals to leave Ethiopia
Berlin/Nairobi, Nov. 10, 2021 The German government has urged its citizens to leave Ethiopia, over continuing conflict in the country.…
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Commonwealth Parliamentarians arrive Abuja, harp on security, economy
By Fortune Abang Abuja, Nov. 10, 2021 The African region of Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) on Tuesday, arrived Abuja for…
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UK govt. urges Britons to leave Ethiopia amid military conflict
London, Nov. 10, 2021 The UK government has advised British nationals against all travel to Ethiopia over military clashes in…
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ECOWAS resolves to maintain sanctions against Mali, Guinea
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Nov. 9, 2021 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has resolved to maintain the…
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Tanker explosion: UN mourns with Sierra Leone, pledges support
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Nov.7, 2021 UN has commiserated with the government and people of Sierra Leone over the…
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Osinbajo attends ECOWAS extraordinary summit
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Nov. 7, 2021 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will depart Abuja on Sunday for Accra, Ghana to…
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UN Security Council supports Obasanjo’s, AU’s roles in troubled Ethiopia
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Nov. 6, 2021 The UN Security Council has expressed support for Nigeria’s former President, Olusegun…
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Konga best structured to win e-commerce race if… By Lere Abinuwa
I have read and digested the very comprehensive independent submission made by e-Live consultant, Kelvin Mulungwe on the e-commerce race…
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TRAVELOGUE: Five days on the River Nile By WALE OKEDIRAN
We were still having Lunch in her cavernous and lovely restaurant when the 150 passenger cruise ship, RADAMIS…
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Access Bank signs Zambia merger
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Lagos, Oct. 25, 2021 Access Bank Plc has signed an agreement with Atlas Mara Ltd. on a…
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Leave Mali in 72 hours, ECOWAS representative told; Declared persona non grata
Bamako, Oct. 25, 2021 (Xinhua/NAN) The Malian government has declared the Special Representative of the Economic Community of West African…
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Using Science for Public Health Action: NCDC convenes dissemination meeting for Data4COVID19 Africa Challenge
On October 14, 2021, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the College of Medicine, University of Lagos (CMUL)…
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Peace Missions: Buhari meets Jonathan in Aso Rock
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Oct. 6, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari met behind closed doors with former President Goodluck Jonathan, in…
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We will always extend helping hand to South Sudan – Buhari assures Kiir; Departs Addis Ababa
Nigeria is ready to extend a helping hand to South Sudan towards political and economic stability, President Muhammadu Buhari said…
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Good old Prof. Baikie at 90 By Emmanuel Yawe
In Nigeria where the World Health Organization has put male life expectancy at below the age of 60, it is…
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Regional Security: Zulum, 7 other Lake Chad Governors meet in Cameroon
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, alongside seven other Governors within the Lake Chad Basin, on Monday, met in Younde,…
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Buhari urges peace, stability in Ethiopia as Abiy Ahmed begins second five year term as Prime Minister
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Addis Ababa, called for peace and stability in Ethiopia, amid the many challenges facing the…
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Ethiopia’s incumbent PM sworn in for new 5 year term
AddisAbaba,Oct.4,2021 Ethiopia’s incumbent Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed was sworn in on Monday for a new five-year term in office. The…
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Buhari in Addis Ababa for inauguration Ethiopian Prime Minister for second term in office
President Muhammadu Buhari is in Addis Ababa for the inauguration of the Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for a second…
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Sao Tome and Principe strategic partner to Nigeria – Osinbajo
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Oct. 2, 2021 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says Sao Tome and Principe is an important and…
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Buhari to attend Ethiopian Prime Minister, Aiy Ahmed’s inauguration
President Muhammadu Buhari will attend the inauguration of the Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for a second five-year term in…
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Buhari congratulates D’Tigress, 2021 AfroBasket Champions
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the D’Tigress, Nigeria’s senior women basketball team on their victory at the 2021 FIBA AfroBasket…
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Bandits kill security personnel at Niger Rep. border; Troops eliminate dozens in retaliation; Boko Haram fighters kill ISWAP terrorists at Lake Chad region
Nigerian troops eliminated dozens of armed bandits after the killing of 16 security personnel at a border area with Niger…
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AfCFTA: With $3trn GDP, Africa will be largest free trade area worldwide — Afreximbank
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Lagos, Sept. 23, 2021 The Africa Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) says with a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of…
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