Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce elects first female president
The Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce has elected Dr Ije Jidenma as its first new president and chairman. According to...
Month: December 2024
South Africans raise eyebrow over Ramaphosa’s new visa rules for Nigerians
Criticism has trailed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s new visa measure for Nigerians, with South Africans accusing their President of prioritizing foreign...
Namibia elect first female president
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has made history as Namibia’s first female president, according to the official results released by the country’s electoral...
Zimbabwe court strikes down abortion ban for marital rape victims and minors
A law prohibiting abortion services for women raped by their husbands and girls under the age of 18 is unconstitutional,...
Namibia on the brink of electing its first female president
Namibia is on the cusp of making history as Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the ruling South West Africa People's...
Senegal prime minister Ousmane Sonko to remain in role despite speculation
Senegal’s Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, announced on Monday that he would continue in his role rather than take on the...
Senegal marks 80th anniversary of French colonial massacre, seeks answers
Senegal commemorated the 80th anniversary of the 1944 Thiaroye massacre on Sunday, honoring the African soldiers who fought for France...
UN desertification summit opens in Riyadh
Speakers at the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification's COP16 which is taking place in Saudi Arabia warned that action...
Egypt rallies for humanitarian support for Gaza
Egypt on Monday hosted an international conference to rally humanitarian support for Gaza which has been wracked by more than...
Kenya approves roll out of vaginal ring to protect women against HIV infections
In the run-up to World AIDS Day on 1 December, here in Kenya, the battle against HIV/AIDS remains a pressing...
Kenya Yegon, Ethiopia Jifar clinch marathon titles in Singapore
The Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) 2024 concluded with record participation, featuring over 55,000 runners from 84 countries. Held over...
Biden arrives in Angola for long-awaited visit to sub-Saharan Africa
President Joe Biden has arrived in Angola for his first official visit to sub-Saharan Africa, a significant moment as his...
ECOWAS revises human security index to tackle security, development challenges in West Africa
The ECOWAS Early Warning Directorate met on November 29, 2024 in Abuja, Nigeria, to review and approve the ECOWAS Human...
Social media and cultural identity among African youth
Social media refers to online platforms and applications that allow individuals and organizations to create, share, and interact with content...
ECOWAS National Youth Conference: Ghanian youth gather in Accra to shape future policies
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) launched its Ghana edition of the National Youth Conference on November 20,...
ECOWAS promotes women’s participation in regional cross-border trade
ECOWAS promotes women's participation in regional cross-border trade Dakar, capital of the Republic of Senegal, is hosting a two-day meeting...
Uganda, Egypt forge stronger ties in pharmaceutical sector at AfriSummit 2024
At the recently concluded AfriSummit 2024, held in Cairo, Uganda and Egypt strengthened their cooperation in the pharmaceutical sector. A...
Refugee children in Egypt face barriers to education amid residency, financial hurdles
Tens of thousands of Refugee and asylum-seeking children in Egypt are being denied access to education due to complex bureaucratic...
President Barrow joins Senegal in commemorating 1944 Thiaroye massacre
President Barrow joins Senegal in commemorating 1944 Thiaroye massacre President Adama Barrow of The Gambia joined Senegalese officials and other...
Tinubu to co-chair Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission with Ramaphosa
President Bola Tinubu will co-chair the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa in...
Ivory Coast: Laurent Gbagbo’s ex-wife to run for president
The list of presidential hopefuls in Ivory Coast just grew bigger. The latest entrant is the ex-wife of former President...
Ghana prepares for crucial 2024 elections amid tensions, high stakes
Ghanaians will head to the polls on December 7, 2024, to elect their next president and 275 members of parliament....
Atiku urges equity in tax reform bills as Nigerians demand fair fiscal system
Atiku urges equity in tax reform bills as Nigerians demand fair fiscal system Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called...
Algeria overtakes Nigeria in FIFA rankings as Morocco retains top spot in Africa
Morocco has maintained its position as the highest-ranked African nation in the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday, November 28,...
Egypt,Gabon commit to strengthening bilateral, African cooperation
Egypt and Gabon have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing bilateral relations and addressing regional issues collaboratively. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah...
Biden’s Africa visit to promote us-backed railway
President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit Africa next week, starting in Angola, to promote the Lobito Corridor railway project,...