• ECOWAS holds conference on substance abuse

    Sunday, October 25, 2026

    The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, in collaboration with the Center for Research and Information on Substance Abuse (CRISA), has convened the 16th Biennial International Conference on Drugs, Alcohol and Society in Africa to strengthen evidence-based responses to substance use across West Africa. Held from the 21st to 22nd of October in […]

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  • A call for investment in indigenous food production

    Monday, October 19, 2026

    Some Nigerian food experts and other stakeholders in the agricultural sector have called for increased investment in indigenous food production to reduce import, tackle malnutrition and strengthen Nigeria’s food sovereignty. Speaking at the opening of the 8th African Traditional Food Fair on Friday in Abuja, the stakeholders stressed the need to invest in local and […]

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  • Nigeria commits to deepen ties with Denmark

    Thursday, October 15, 2026

    The Nigerian Ambassador to Denmark, Amb. Lola Akande, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations with Denmark. Presenting her Letters of Credence to King Frederik X of Denmark, Amb. Akande underscored the importance of expanding cooperation across key areas of mutual interest. She said that climate action, peace and security as well as sustainable […]

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  • African leaders call for capital mobilization

    Saturday, October 10, 2026

    Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, officially launched the inaugural Alamein Africa Forum, bringing together African heads of state, investors, business leaders and financial institutions to advance partnerships that can drive growth across the continent. Over the two-day forum, discussions focused on turning Africa’s resources, entrepreneurial talent and growing markets into […]

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  • Mahama: Ghana is open for business

    Wednesday, October 7, 2026

    Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has declared that Ghana is open for business, inviting Indian companies to capitalise on expanding opportunities in the country’s pharmaceutical and vaccine manufacturing sectors. Speaking during a courtesy call at the Presidency by India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, President Mahama pledged continued policy reforms under the government’s #ResettingGhana […]

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News

Aug
16

GABI aims to accelerate and promote African business

The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI), the leading platform for promoting investment opportunities and business growth across Africa and the world, will bring together Heads of State and Government, CEOs, UN leaders, investors and entrepreneurs in September for a deep dive into energy, trade, and digital transformation. This landmark event comes at a pivotal time […]

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Aug
15

Kizazi Moto to be broadcast across Africa this August

After its global premiere on Disney+ last month, The Walt Disney Company Africa on Monday announced that the Disney+ Original anthology series, “Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire” will be broadcast across Africa when it lands on Disney Channel this August. Featuring stories from Africa, a double bill of films will be broadcast each weekday from 28 […]

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Aug
10

Africa: Focus on global tourism challenges

The Conference on Rethinking Africa: Rethinking Tourism for Africa: Addressing global challenges; Promoting investment and partnerships brought expert African perspectives to global challenges, highlighting the need of investments towards a greener tourism sector and access to finance within the sector and the need to further strengthen public-private collaboration at every level. Tourism Ministers set out visions Reflecting […]

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Aug
5

New measures to strengthen Sweden’s security

Due to the serious security situation, there is greater need for control over who is attempting to enter Sweden and for what purposes. The Swedish Government has therefore decided to expand the mandate of the Police to intensify internal border control. This was announced at a press conference Tuesday by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and […]

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Aug
2

EFLA: Inaugural speech of new president

I will firstly like for us to observe a few moments of Silence, in memory of our fallen founding members Mr. Emmanuel Lincoln , former Vice President and Mr. Germaine Verdier, former Secretary General of EFLA. I will like to give God the glory for giving me the opportunity to see this day and giving […]

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Jul
31

Swedish Foreign Minister’s message to OIC

Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) are holding a foreign ministers meeting this afternoon to discuss, among other things, the recent demonstrations in Sweden and Denmark. I do not wish to speculate about the outcome of this meeting. In recent days, I have initiated talks with many foreign ministers of the OIC’s […]

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Jul
27

Liberia: President Weah’s Independence Day speech

Today, on this auspicious occasion of the 176th anniversary of our beloved Republic of Liberia, we gather here at the historic Centennial Memorial Pavilion to celebrate another significant milestone in our nation’s history. With hearts full of gratitude and reflection, we thank the Almighty God for guiding us through 176 years of independence as a […]

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Jul
26

Ruto: Africa must invest in its workforce

Africa must strategically invest in its workforce if it is to grow. Kenya President William Ruto said the continent is presented with gifted human capital that can drive its transformation. He noted that Africa must fix itself in a lane that will see the exploitation of the skilled, educated and productive manpower. This move, he […]

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Jul
23

Liberian economy grew 4.8% last year, says World Bank

Liberia’s economy expanded by 4.8% in 2022 despite global headwinds from the war in Ukraine, high global inflation and depressed demand in advanced economies, according to a World Bank update released on Tuesday. The expansion was driven by gold production and a relatively good agricultural harvest, notes the bank’s 4th annual Liberia Economic Update, “Getting Rice […]

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Jul
21

Nigeria to host big tech conference

Innovate Africa Foundation, in collaboration with the Silicon Valley Product Group (SVPG) and WorkNigeria, is set to host Africa’s largest tech product conference from the 18th to the 21st of September, 2023, at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos, Nigeria. Tagged the Inspire Africa Conference, the four-day-long event is designed to provide the African product […]

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