Category: Africa

The World Bank has called for more impact-driven partnerships to address Africa’s development challenges. This call is part of a broader push for more collaborative and outcome-focused development efforts, recognising that global challenges like climate change, health pandemics, and economic instability require a concerted effort from various stakeholders. The World Bank president, Ajay Banga, in […]

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) says Africa loses approximately $40 billion annually to illicit financial flows (IFFs) in the extractive sector. Antonio Pedro, ECA’s deputy executive secretary, said in a statement that the trend undermines development and deepens economic inequality on the continent. Mr Pedro spoke at a high-level policy dialogue (HLPD) […]

The Egyptian Navy received its first locally built Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD) tugboat, Ras El-Hekma, from Alexandria Shipyard on Thursday, the Egyptian Armed Forces announced. According to the Egyptian army, the tugboat is the first of three being constructed for the Navy under a contract between the Navy and Alexandria Shipyard, in cooperation with the […]

Chad has suspended US visa issuance, citing dignity and reciprocity after inclusion in the American travel ban. In a bold move underscoring national pride and diplomatic reciprocity, Chad has announced the suspension of visa issuance to US citizens. The decision, revealed in a Facebook post by President Idriss Deby on Thursday, follows the inclusion of […]

The 3rd Namibia Oil and Gas Conference (NOGC 2025) was officially launched yesterday (2 June) setting the stage for a landmark event from 12–15 August in Windhoek. Under the theme; ‘From Exploration to Action: Positioning Namibia as the Next Energy Frontier,’ the conference aims to accelerate Namibia’s emergence as a regional energy powerhouse. With an […]

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani of Mauritania on the election of Dr Sidi Ould Tah as the ninth President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group. Tah was the former Mauritanian Finance Minister and Director General of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA). In a telephone […]

The global literary community was thrown into mourning on Wednesday with the demise of a consummate writer, scholar and activist, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o. He was aged 87. His family announced his passing on Wednesday, noting that he “lived a full life, fought a good fight.” The legendary writer’s daughter Wanjiku wa Ngugi noted in a […]

Former DR Congo President Kabila has lost his immunity after he was accused of treason and support for rebel forces. The Democratic Republic of Congo’s senate has voted to strip former President Joseph Kabila of his legal immunity, clearing the way for his prosecution over accusations of treason and support for rebel forces in the […]

Uganda has signed an $800 million deal with Islamic Development Bank to fund railway, health, transport, and energy infrastructure projects. Uganda has signed a $800 million financing agreement with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to support a series of development projects aimed at enhancing trade and infrastructure across the country. According to Uganda’s Ministry of […]

In a moment of profound significance and celebration, Alabo Dumo Lulu-Briggs was honoured with the Lifetime Africa Achievement Prize in the historic city of Kumasi, Ghana, joining the ranks of Africa’s most distinguished sons and daughters. The award, one of the continent’s most prestigious recognitions, celebrates outstanding leadership, impact, and service to humanity. For Alabo […]