Africa
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Buhari mourns former Egyptian leader, Hosni Mubarak
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Feb. 25, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday condoled with the government and people of Egypt…
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New York-based African Consuls form body for stronger voice
By Harrison Arubu New York, Feb. 2020 African Consuls General in New York met for the first time on Wednesday…
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Boko Haram: Zulum visits 120,000 refugees in Niger Republic over repatriation
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno was yesterday in Diffa, Niger Republic where he met about 120,000 refugees, who mostly…
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Nigeria, Ethiopia sign visa waiver agreement; Buhari assures of defeat of terrorism; Ends state visit
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, declared that his administration is fully determined to combat and defeat all…
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Tony Elumelu Foundation disburses first tranche of $5m partnership commitment from African Development Bank • AfDB joins TEF Programme catalysing entrepreneurship across Africa
Tony O. Elumelu, CON, has congratulated the African Development Bank (AfDB), and AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina, on their commitment to African…
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How Agrikore boosts diversification of Nigeria’s economy
When he assumed office in 2015, President Muhammadu Buhari made a passionate appeal to youth to engage in agriculture as…
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Malawi Presidential Election: Rawlings applauds Malawi Constitutional Court for rejecting US$20m bribes
The former President of Ghana, Dr Jerry Rawlings, has, over the weekend, applauded the decision of Malawi’s Constitutional Court, which…
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African Union Summit: Leaders gather, focus on security; Buhari attends meetings
Addis Ababa, Feb. 9, 2020 African leaders are gathering in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa on Sunday for the 33rd…
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President Buhari departs Abuja for Addis-Ababa Ethiopia
President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Abuja Friday to attend the 33rd Ordinary Session of Heads of State and Government of…
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Kenya’s longest serving President, Arap Moi dies at 95; He left his footprints in sands of time – President Buhari
Former Kenyan President Daniel Arap Moi, who ruled the country autocratically for 24 years, has died, aged 95. President Uhuru…
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Rangers draw 1-1 with Al-Masry FC in Enugu, crash out of 2020 Confederation Cup
By Nicholas Obisike Enugu, Feb. 2, 2020 Rangers International FC of Enugu on Sunday held visiting Al-Masry of Egypt to…
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Gambian radio journalists arrested, outlets shut down over protest coverage
Abuja, Nigeria, January 31, 2020 Gambian authorities should immediately drop the charges against broadcast journalists Pa Modou Bojang and Gibbi…
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Burundi court sentences Iwacu journalists to 2.5 years in prison
Nairobi, January 30, 2020 Burundi authorities should not contest the appeal of four journalists from Iwacu convicted Thursday and should stop filing…
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African Strategic Leadership Prayer Network holds 24 hours Praise & Worship in Washington DC
The 2020 Edition of the annual 24 hours Praise and Worship program over America from Washington DC holds from 6pm…
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Somaliland court sentences journalist Abdirahman Mohamed Hiddig to 21 months in prison
Nairobi, January 28, 2020 Authorities in Somaliland should immediately release journalist Abdirahman Mohamed Hiddig from prison and drop all charges…
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We’ll provide enabling environment for business to thrive, President Buhari assures MTN delegation
The Federal Government is committed to providing an enabling envir onment for businesses to succeed, as partnerships between the…
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YouTube appoints Nigerian, Alex Okosi, MD Emerging Markets
By Stellamaris Ashinze Lagos, Jan. 21, 2020 YouTube on Tuesday announced the appointment of Alex Okosi, as Managing Director of…
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Sanwo-Olu calls for equal trade partnership between UK and Africa … Attends Investment Summit in London
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called for equal partnership between United Kingdom and African countries if it hoped…
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President Buhari at opening plenary of UK-Africa Summit; Holds bi-lateral meeting with Boris Johnson, Akufo-Addo
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday participated at the program of Opening Plenary of the UK-Africa Investment Summit with other leaders, including Prime…
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London summit: ACFTA to top discussion as Adesina visits UK
By Mustapha Sumaila Abuja, Jan. 17, 2020 The African Continental Free Trade Area (ACFTA) will top discussion as Dr Akinwumi…
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President Buhari departs Abuja for London to attend UK-Africa Investment Summit
President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Abuja Friday for London to participate in the inaugural UK-Africa Investment Summit holding on Monday,…
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Malawi detains, charges 3 journalists seeking to cover EU delegation’s return
New York, January 10, 2020 Malawian authorities should drop the prosecution of three journalists who wanted to cover the return to the…
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Is China really taking over Africa without firing a shot? By Jideofor Adibe
The current debate over the Buhari government’s request to borrow additional $30bn (a substantial portion of which is likely…
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