Africa
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Mali’s Interim President, Prime Minister resign, regain freedom – Source
Bamako, May 27, 2021 Mali’s transitional President Bah N’Daw and Prime Minister Moctar Ouane, who resigned on Wednesday, regained their…
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Shareholders hail Dangote over Cement’s N272.6bn dividend
Shareholders of Dangote Cement Plc on Wednesday commended the Management of the company for an impressive performance despite the economic challenges…
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S.Africa’s ex-president Zuma appears in court for corruption plea
Johannesburg, May 26, 2021 Former South African President Jacob Zuma appeared in court on Wednesday on charges bordering on corruption…
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Buhari calls for international support for peaceful transition in Chad
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja called on the international community to support Chad to conclude the transition from…
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Ghana’s Simeon-Okraku named new WAFU B President
Abuja, May 23, 2021 Kurt Simeon-Okraku has been named the new President of the West Africa Football Union (WAFU) Zone…
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EU chooses Ghana as possible manufacturing hub for COVID-19 vaccines
Accra, May 22, 2021 The European Commission (EU) has named Ghana as one of its possible manufacturing hubs of COVID-19…
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CPJ condemns Ethiopia’s expulsion of New York Times reporter, Simon Marks
Nairobi, May 21, 2021 In response to Ethiopia’s expulsion yesterday of New York Times reporter Simon Marks following allegations of…
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WASU lauds Dangote on employment generation …Tasks W/African leaders on youth unemployment
West African Students Union (WASU) has commended the aggressive employment generation drive of the Aliko Dangote led companies, urging other…
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How my father died in battle, by Mahamat Idris Deby Itno By FEMI ADESINA
It is an uncommon development in modern days for a sitting President to die on the battlefield. But that was…
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Our position concerning elections remains the same – President Buhari; Hosts Ethiopian President
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that the government’s commitment to free and fair elections will be followed through in…
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Nigeria committed to relationship with The Gambia — Osinbajo
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, May 19, 2021 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria will continue to support the aspirations and…
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Ohanaeze Ndigbo South Africa seeks justice for slain member
By Emmanuel Afonne Abuja, May 19, 2021 The Ohanaeze Ndigbo, South Africa (ONSA), has prayed the country’s court to ensure…
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Tony Elumelu, Okonjo-Iweala, Paul Kagame, DG WHO, others to star at The UBA Africa Conversations 2021
LAGOS, Nigeria, May 18, 2021 The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc (www.UBAgroup.com), is set to celebrate this year’s Africa…
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Angola suspends 3 TV channels for alleged improper registration
New York, May 14, 2021 Angola’s government should allow the television channels Record TV Africa, Vida TV, and Zap Viva…
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President Buhari assures Chad’s Transitional leader of support
Nigeria will assist the Republic of Chad to stabilize, and return to constitutional order, President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged. The…
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Buhari hosts President of Chad’s Transitional Military Council
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, May 14, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday met behind closed doors with Gen. Mahamat Idriss…
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Osinbajo graces Museveni’s inauguration in Kampala
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Kampala, May 12, 2021 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, alongside presidents of 11 countries on Wednesday in Kampala,…
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Ugandan president, Museveni sworn in for new sixth term
Kampala, May 12, 2021 Uganda’s incumbent President Yoweri Museveni was sworn in on Wednesday to serve for the sixth five-year…
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Osinbajo to represent Nigeria at Ugandan presidential inauguration
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, May 11, 2021 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will represent Nigeria at the sixth inauguration of President…
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FG action on Nigerian traders in Ghana excites MATAN
By Mustapha Sumaila Abuja, May 11, 2021 The Market Traders Association of Nigeria (MATAN) has expressed delight on the step…
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Nigerians detained by Ghanaian immigration evacuated
Some Nigerians detained by Ghanaian authorities at the border town of Aflao have been freed from custody and repatriated to…
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CPJ calls for immediate release of French journalist, Olivier Dubois, kidnapped in Mali
New York, May 7, 2021 The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), Friday expressed great concern for the safety of French…
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Nigeria, Guinea Bissau to take bilateral ties to higher levels
President Muhammadu Buhari, Thursday, said Nigeria was ready to raise the existing cordial relations with the Republic of Guinea Bissau…
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Equipped by US, Israeli firms, police in Botswana search phones for sources
By Jonathan Rozen/CPJ Senior Africa Researcher Oratile Dikologang was naked when police officers pulled black plastic over his head during…
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Dangote Cement, major contributor to Senegal’s economic devt, says Envoy
Dangote Cement Plc’s huge investment has been described as one of the major contributors to the development of the Senegalese…
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