Africa
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ECOWAS leaders pledge united front against coups, insecurity
By Salisu Sani-Idris Abuja, Dec. 14, 2025 ECOWAS Heads of State and Government have agreed to forge a united front…
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NIMASA, TASAC advance regional maritime cooperation with new partnership
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has held a high-level bilateral meeting with the Tanzania Shipping Agencies Cooperation (TASAC) aimed…
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Protesters march in Guinea-Bissau to denounce coup
Bissau, Dec. 13, 2025 Hundreds marched through Guinea-Bissau’s capital on Friday, protesting last month’s military coup and demanding the release…
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Afreximbank announces US$1.1-million donation to aid Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts in Jamaica, Haiti
CAIRO, Egypt, December 12, 2025 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has announced a donation of US$1.1 million to the governments…
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ECOWAS appoints Dangote as EBC pioneer chairman
By Mark Longyen Abuja, Dec. 11, 2025 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed Alhaji Aliko…
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Afreximbank Abuja African Trade Centre achieves LEED Platinum Certification, highest level in green building certification
ABUJA, Nigeria, December 11, 2025 The United States Green Building Council and Green Business Certification Inc has certified the African…
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Afreximbank says Africa must raise factoring volumes to at least €240 billion to support SME-led transformation
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, December 9, 2025 Afreximbank (www.Afreximbank.com) has highlighted the critical importance of factoring and supply chain finance (SCF)…
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NAF clarifies precautionary landing of C-130 aircraft in Burkina Faso
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Dec. 9, 2025 The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has clarified that its C-130 transport aircraft made…
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North Africa favours Super Eagles – Ohanaeze Ndigbo
As Super Eagles prepare for their eighth African Nations Cup adventure in North Africa, there is cheery news from the…
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Shettima arrives in Ivory Coast for Ouattara’s inauguration
By Salisu Sani-Idris Abuja, Dec. 7, 2025 Vice-President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire to represent President Bola…
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Failed coup: ECOWAS may deploy standby force to Benin Republic
ECOWAS Headquarters, Abuja. By Mark Longyen Abuja, Dec. 7, 2025 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it…
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Tinubu praises Nigerian forces for helping protect democracy in Benin Republic
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised Nigeria’s Armed Forces for helping to stop an attempted coup in the Republic of…
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ECOWAS insists on deepening ties with Sahel States amid distrust
ECOWAS President, Dr Omar Touray, presenting the Commission’s 2025 Annual Report to the ECOWAS Parliament during the latter’s Second 2025…
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Cost of services in Nigeria’s oil, gas industry cheapest in Africa – PETAN President
The President, Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN), Engr. Wole Ogunsanya on Wednesday declared that the cost of providing services…
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Guinea-Bissau ‘coup’: ECOWAS Parliament creates investigative committee for urgent action
ECOWAS parliamentarians during the rowdy session dedicated to deliberations on the military takeover of power in Guinea-Bissau on Wednesday in…
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PAPSS champions sovereign payments to boost intra-African trade
By Vivian Ihechu Lagos, Dec. 2, 2025 The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) is accelerating a significant shift in…
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Nigeria name 55-man provisional squad for AFCON in Morocco
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has released a 55-man provisional squad for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations, taking…
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FG Gold, AFC, Afreximbank achieve financial close on US$330 million Senior Debt Financing for Baomahun Gold Project
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone, December 1, 2025 FG Gold Limited (“FG Gold”) has announced that it has achieved financial close and…
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Obi accuses ECOWAS of double standards over Guinea-Bissau coup
By Perpetua Onuegbu Abuja, Nov. 30, 2025 The 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has accused the…
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North Africa’s open wound: Remembering Algeria’s 1975 mass expulsion of Moroccans By Hsain Ilahiane
…As the fiftieth anniversary approaches, the duty of memory belongs not only to Morocco, but to all North Africans who…
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Jonathan blames former Guinea-Bissau president for stage-managed ‘coup’; Visits Tinubu
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Nov. 28, 2025 Former President Goodluck Jonathan, who has returned to Abuja from Guinea-Bissau where he…
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Rivers United suffer late heartbreak as Berkane snatch 2–1 win in Uyo
Rivers United were left shocked on Friday night after RS Berkane scored two late goals in stoppage time to win…
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Guinea-Bissau coup: Tinubu joins ECOWAS leaders in emergency virtual meeting
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, Nov. 27, 2025 President Bola Tinubu on Thursday joined other ECOWAS Heads of State in an…
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Afreximbank successfully closes second Samurai Bond transactions, raising JPY 81.8 billion (approx. USD 527 million)
TOKYO, Japan, November 28, 2025 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has successfully closed its second Samurai bond transaction, securing a…
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