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...
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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,...
Chad’s government ends defense cooperation agreement with France
Chad's government ends defense cooperation agreement with France Chad's government is ending a defense cooperation agreement with France, its former...
South Africa poised to take over the leadership of the G20 on Sunday
South Africa is poised to take over the leadership of the G20 on Sunday. This is the first time an...
Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala wins second term as WTO chief
Nigeria's Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala wins second term as WTO chief Nigerian economist, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, was unanimously reappointed on Friday for a...
SoPhiA workshop promotes innovation, energy efficiency in Africa
The workshop “Off-Grid Sustainable Solutions for Pharmacies and Hospitals in Africa (SoPhiA)”, organized by the Centre for Renewable Energies and...
President Adama Barrow swears in new ministers, introduces office reforms
On Friday, President Adama Barrow presided over the swearing-in ceremony for three newly appointed ministers, alongside the Secretary to the...
Senegal legislative election results announced, Takku Wallu leader to resign MP mandate
The Constitutional Council has officially proclaimed the final results of Senegal’s legislative elections, held on November 17, 2024. In a...
US Consulate highlights $11.3bn Nigeria-US trade growth, celebrates collaboration
The United States Consulate in Lagos has celebrated the significant growth in Nigeria-US trade, with bilateral trade volumes increasing from...
15 interesting facts about Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the first female president of Liberia and Africa
15 interesting facts about Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the first female president of Liberia and Africa First Female African President: Ellen...
Bapedi people reject Ngoako Ramatlhodi’s appointment as prime minister
Bapedi people reject Ngoako Ramatlhodi's appointment as prime minister The appointment of former Limpopo Premier Ngoako Ramatlhodi as the new...
ECOWAS member states experts converge to review ECOWAS child policy
The ECOWAS Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs in the Department of Human Development and Social Affairs organized a three...
ECOWAS boosts Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games with $300,000 support
In a significant show of support for youth empowerment and global sportsmanship, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)...
Liberian ex-warlord Prince Johnson dies at 72
Former Liberian warlord Prince Johnson, a key player in the 1989-2003 back-to-back civil wars, died Thursday aged 72, officials from...
Gomez inaugurates Kanilai TVET Centre, empowers Gambian youth for future
In a significant stride towards youth empowerment and skills development, the Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, Professor...
UK opens Africa’s largest visa application center in Nigeria
The United Kingdom has taken a significant step in enhancing its partnership with Nigeria by inaugurating the largest visa application...
Africa’s incoming health boss Dr Faustine Ndugulile dies aged 55
The incoming regional director of the World Health Organization in Africa, Tanzania’s Dr Faustine Ndugulile, has died, just three months...
Italy, Tunisia strengthen business ties through new digital platform
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), in partnership with the Italian Embassy in Tunis, the Tunisian Union of Industry, Trade and...
Libya’s new oil and gas licensing round presents investment opportunities
Libya’s Ministry of Oil and Gas has confirmed plans for a new oil and gas licensing round by early 2025,...
ECOWAS Organizes Workshop on tourism standards to chart new path for regional growth
In its efforts to uplift the tourism sector in West Africa, the ECOWAS Private Sector Directorate, under the leadership of...
Tinubu France visit highlights renewed focus on anglophone Africa
President Bola Tinubu is set to embark on a two-day state visit to France, marking the first such visit by...
ECOWAS launches E-Certificate of Origin to boost intra-regional trade, promote regional integration in west Africa
The ECOWAS Commission has launched a digital Certificate of Origin as part of the Community’s deliberate and sustained efforts to...
Nigeria Customs intercepts stolen Rolls Royce, Lamborghini, other luxury cars, returns them to Canada
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has successfully intercepted 21 stolen luxury vehicles, including high-end models like Rolls Royce and Lamborghini,...
South Africa declares national disaster amid deadly foodborne illness outbreak
South Africa declares national disaster amid deadly foodborne illness outbreak The South African government has declared the recent surge in...
five African countries with the most pyramids
When discussing pyramids, Egypt’s iconic monuments are usually the first to come to mind. However, Africa has many more pyramids,...
Southern African nations push back against UK anti-hunting bill
Six Southern African countries have expressed strong opposition to a proposed UK bill seeking to ban the importation of wildlife...
Gambia: President Adama Barrow unveils major development projects for Niamina, Fulladu
President Adama Barrow has pledged a series of transformative projects for the communities of Niamina and Fulladu during the 2024...
MoHERST host Erasmus+ National Information Day in The Gambia
Today, the Honourable Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, Professor Pierre Gomez, presided over the Erasmus+ National Information...
Floods devastate Pacharr rice fields, farmers appeal to President Barrow for urgent support
A catastrophic flood has wreaked havoc on the Pacharr rice fields, leaving farmers in Jahally Pacharr grappling with significant losses....
ECOWAS delegation engages key stakeholders ahead of regional resilience strategy meeting in Abidjan
In preparation for the upcoming Hybrid Meeting of Experts and Ministers on the Regional Resilience Strategy for West Africa, slated...
Motorists in Nigeria switch to gas to cut fuel costs, pollution
Motorists in the federal republic of Nigeria, with its abundant natural gas reserves, are embracing a new era in transportation....
Gambia education minister Professor Pierre Gomez to drive vocational training, global partnerships
The Gambia, the Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology, Professor Pierre Gomez, has unveiled transformative plans to close...
Sahel nations unite through culture, music in anti-imperialism move
Thousands of citizens from Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso gathered in Niamey, Niger’s capital, this week to celebrate their shared...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community OpEd: The Updated Financial Plan Puts Working-Class New Yorkers First and Makes Our City Safer and More Affordable
From day one, we have put New Yorkers first, working to make this city safer, more affordable, and more livable....
ECOWAS strengthens business empowerment, regional integration through trade fair
The ECOWAS Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering businesses and advancing regional integration by actively participating in the second...
CEDEAO meets experts in Accra to update regional infrastructure master plan
A crucial consultative meeting dedicated to updating the Regional Infrastructure Master Plan (PDIR) of the ECOWAS commenced on November 21,...
MoHERST strengthens implementation of National Open Distance Learning policy for higher education
MoHERST strengthens implementation mechanism for National Open Distance Learning Policy for Higher Education The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science...
Ecowas, Guinea launch national coordination centre for early warning and security response
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Republic of Guinea officially launched the National Coordination Centre for...
Egyptian teenage sensation Amina Orfi makes squash history
The athlete defeated the women’s world number three and compatriot Hania El Hammamy to win gold at the VITAGEN Singapore...
Environmentalists prepare for South Korea conference on pollution
Ugandan environmentalists are urging the global community to adopt a robust stance on plastic pollution as the world gears up...
International Finance Corporation extends partnership with CIB to strengthen Egypt’s financial sector, small businesses
International Finance Corporation has announced a financing package for Egypt's leading private sector bank, CIB, to bolster its capital position...
Challenges and Innovations in African Education Systems
Challenges and Innovations in African Education Systems According to UNESCO, over 20% of children aged 6 to 11 and more...
Gambia: Mayor Malick-Lowe inaugurates lifesaving borehole for women in Bajana Village
In a significant milestone for women in Bajana Village, Foni, Mayor Rohey Malick-Lowe has inaugurated a vital new borehole to...
Gambia: President Adama Barrow highlights borehole project, education initiatives in Upper River Region
During his Meet the People Tour, President Adama Barrow visited an ongoing borehole project in the Sabi Kalilu, Temanto, and...
Southern African Catholic Bishops emphasize peaceful dialogue during Mozambique solidarity visit
The Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC) recently concluded a meaningful solidarity visit to Mozambique, emphasizing the Church’s commitment to...
Nigeria saves $20 billion through Petrol subsidy, market-based forex pricing
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy,Wale Edun, has revealed that Nigeria has saved $20 billion through...
Gambia, Nigeria unite for cultural diplomacy through music, others
The vibrant cultural ties between Gambia, known as the "Smiling Coast of Africa," and Nigeria, the "Giant of Africa," were...
Nigeria turns to natural gas to reduce transportation costs, promote cleaner energy
To address soaring transportation costs and environmental concerns, Nigeria is capitalizing on its vast natural gas reserves to revolutionize the...
British Prime Minister set to visit Saudi Arabia to strengthen ties
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is scheduled to visit Saudi Arabia next month as part of his government’s efforts to...
EU-funded project champions climate-smart agriculture in East Africa
The PrAEctiCe project, a Horizon Europe initiative funded by the European Union, hosted an Online Agroecology Summit, drawing participants from...