• 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

Dec
4

Unveiling Africa’s premier pipeline of green ventures

Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES 2026) is set to host an unparalleled showcase of investment-ready green economy projects from across the continent. With over 100 applications meticulously vetted by its expert investors committee, nearly 30 pioneering Pan-African initiatives have been selected to present their transformative solutions. This curated pipeline, spanning crucial sectors from clean energy […]

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Dec
1

Time to close Africa’s infrastructure gap

Senior policymakers, investors and development finance leaders converged at the 2025 Africa Investment Forum Market Days last Thursday in Rabat, Morocco to tackle one of the continent’s most pressing challenges: unlocking the capital required to meet surging infrastructure and climate demands. The high-level panel, titled “Innovative Finance Instruments Powering Africa’s Sustainable Transformation,” served as a […]

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Nov
25

Liberian wins Uzbekistan league title

By Joseph Morris Vincent  Liberian international winger Sylvanus Nimely has added another major accomplishment to his professional football career after helping Neftchi Fergana clinch the Uzbekistan Super League title with a dominant 4–1 victory over Qizilqum on the penultimate matchday of the season. The win secured Neftchi’s position at the top of the table, completing […]

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Nov
18

African countries eliminate measles and rubella

In a significant public health achievement, Cape Verde, Mauritius and Seychelles have eliminated measles and rubella, becoming the first sub-Saharan countries to attain this milestone.   The three countries were verified by the African Regional Verification Commission for Measles and Rubella Elimination, established by World Health Organization (WHO). Cape Verde, Mauritius and Seychelles join 94 […]

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Nov
17

A call for the death penalty for drugs traffickers

By James Kokulo Fasuekoi Dr. Lawrence Amos Zumo, a certified US-based neurologist residing in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, has been practicing medicine since 2001 and seeking healing in patients with neuro- related disorders such as epilepsy. To cure a new kind of sickness – drugs, now wrecking his native Liberia, Zumo is seeking the death penalty […]

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Nov
16

$9 million to strengthen climate resilience in Sahel

The African Development Fund (ADF) has awarded a grant of $9.48 million to implement the Community and Ecosystem Resilience and Adaptation in the Wetlands of the Sahel Catchment Basins Project.   The financial support comes from the Climate Action Window — a climate change financing mechanism backed by the African Development Fund, the concessional lending window […]

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Nov
10

Eritreans hold programs in Sweden, Dubai

Eritrean communities in Sweden and the United Arab Emirates conducted various activities focusing on raising awareness, strengthening organization, enhancing contributions to national development programs, and promoting the true image of Eritrea and its people. Accordingly, Eritrean communities in all cities of Sweden celebrated the founding of the Eritrean Community Day in Sweden, featuring programs depicting […]

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Nov
3

Winners of 2025 AWIEF Awards announced

The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) hosted a spectacular celebration of African women’s excellence at the 2025 AWIEF Awards, held on Friday evening at the Cape Town South Africa. The glittering gala honored women entrepreneurs and leaders driving innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth across the continent. Eight exceptional winners were announced, each representing […]

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Oct
27

International conference on public health in Africa ends

The 4th International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2025) closed on 25 October in South Africa with the launch of The Durban Promise. This outcome document synthesizes conference recommendations to define Africa’s roadmap toward self-reliance, sustainability, and leadership in global health. The document will inform upcoming policy discussions, including the G20 meeting in South […]

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Oct
19

ECOWAS gives financial support to Ivorian elections

The ECOWAS Commission, through its resident representative in Ivory Coast, Fanta Cissé, officially handed over financial support to the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) and the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) on October 14, in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The ceremony took place in the presence of the first vice president of the CEI, Sourou Koné, representing […]

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