Africa Parrot Reporter

The third annual Daylight Africa Week, an initiative focused on promoting tourism, cultural exchange, and economic empowerment across Africa, successfully...

Davido thrills fans at Ethiopia’s New Year celebration with electrifying performance

Addis Ababa – Renowned Afrobeat artist Davido delighted thousands of fans in Addis Ababa during Ethiopia’s New Year celebration as...

Mayor Eric Adams’ Community OpEd: Starting the new school year with new buildings, new curricula, and more

We came into office with a clear mission: to build a safer, more affordable city. And our initiatives for our...

ECOWAS launches Gender Equality seal initiative

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has inaugurated the Gender Equality Committee (GEC) to spearhead the Seal of...

Stranded, frustrated Kenya’s airport workers begin strike, ground flights

At Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), the Kenya's Airport Workers Union has initiated a strike that commenced at midnight,...

Ethiopia urges peaceful resolution to Nile water dispute, calls for genuine negotiations with Egypt

Addis Ababa – Ethiopia has called for peaceful negotiations with Egypt over the use of the Nile River, dismissing recent...

Rwanda seeks $1.7 billion investment to boost agriculture opportunities at Africa Food Systems Forum

At the 2024 Africa Food Systems Forum, Rwanda launched the “Rwanda Legacy Program,” highlighting the need for $1.68 billion in...

Ghana: Bawumia, Mahama set the stage for Ghana’s high-stakes presidential election

Ghana’s 2024 presidential election is poised to be a closely contested and pivotal poll as Mahamudu Bawumia, the ruling New...

Nigeria: FG and ASUU set for further discussions to resolve outstanding issues

The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are set to meet today, Wednesday, 11 September 2024,...

Delegates from 30 African countries gather in Nigeria for AI conference

Tech leaders, academics, policymakers, and entrepreneurs from across Africa and beyond have come together in Nigeria for the 2024 Pan-African...

Nigeria partners with China on $3.3bn Brass Methanol Project to boost economic growth, industrialization

Nigeria’s petrochemical industry is set for a significant boost as the $3.3 billion Brass Methanol Project moves closer to realization,...

Kenya’s youth adopt new style of anti-Ruto activism through grassroots civic education

Kenya’s youth have adopted a new form of activism, focusing on grassroots civic education to raise awareness about alleged corruption...

Banjul, Brooklyn Park bridge cities, forge stronger ties

Rohey Malick-Lowe, the Mayor of Banjul, shared an insightful update on her Facebook page about a significant diplomatic engagement with...

Education under siege as over 14,000 schools closed in West, Central Africa

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has reported that violence and insecurity have forced the closure of more than 14,000 schools...

North Africa explores new wheat suppliers amid French yield challenges

North African countries, including Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia, are actively seeking new wheat suppliers following a significant drop in French...

Egypt commits to relentless pursuit of Gaza ceasefire

Egyptian and Danish officials convened in Cairo on Monday as part of a diplomatic effort to de-escalate tensions and prevent...

Morocco’s mountain communities continue rebuilding efforts one year after devastating earthquake

One year after the devastating 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco’s High Atlas mountains, mountain communities like Amizmiz and Imi N'Tala are...

Ethiopia’s new VAT law aims to broaden tax base, enhance economic growth

Ethiopia’s newly introduced VAT law, aimed at expanding the country’s tax base, has the potential to bring significant growth and...

Morocco’s mountain communities continue rebuilding efforts one year after devastating earthquake

One year after the devastating 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco’s High Atlas mountains, mountain communities like Amizmiz and Imi N'Tala are...

Life in most notorious in DR Congo Makala Prison

DR Congo Makala Prison is largest and most notorious jail, is often described as "hell" by former inmates and observers...

Tanzanian president calls for investigation into killing of opposition figure

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has condemned the tragic death of Mohamed Ali Kibao, a senior member of the opposition...

Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei to be honored with memorial service on September 14

The life and achievements of Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei will be celebrated on September 14 with a memorial service...

Nigeria: Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate stays at 7.5% — Finance minister confirms

The Federal Government of Nigeria has confirmed that the Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate remains at 7.5%, dispelling recent rumours of...

ECOWAS, media leaders unite to tackle misinformation, propel West African integration

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, in collaboration with the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), initiated...

Algeria president Abdelmadjid Tebboune joins challengers in criticising poll irregularities

Just hours after he was declared winner of Algeria’s presidential election with 94.7 per cent of the vote, President Abdelmadjid...

Kenyan government enhances safety measures in schools after tragic fire

The Kenyan government is taking swift action to improve safety in boarding schools after a tragic fire at Hillside Endarasha...

$1bn Kogi steel project set to transform Nigeria’s steel sector — FG

The Federal Government has lauded the $1 billion (N1.6 trillion) iron ore to steel project in Kogi State, describing it...

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune secures re-election amid turnout concerns

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has been re-elected for a second term with an overwhelming 94.65% of the vote, according to...

Gambians rally behind Madi Jobarteh’s petition to block Tangara’s bid for Commonwealth Secretary-General

Gambian human rights activist Madi Jobarteh has ignited a nationwide debate by submitting a petition urging the Commonwealth Secretariat to...

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles can beat any team, Eguavoen boasts

Interim Super Eagles coach, Augustine Eguavoen, expressed confidence in the team’s ability to defeat any opponent, citing the exceptional quality...

Severe floods displace nearly 1m people across West Africa

Recent heavy rains and widespread flooding across Mali, Nigeria, and Niger have displaced almost 950,000 people, according to Save the...

Kenya community unites after school fire as authorities prioritize student safety, recovery

Following a tragic fire at Hillside Endarasha Primary School in Nyeri County, central Kenya, that claimed the lives of at...

Algerian presidential election sees high hopes for democracy, economic progress

On September 7, 2024, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune cast his vote in Algiers during the country’s presidential election, where two...

President Xi Jinping commits Y200m to boost development initiatives in Gambia

Chinese President Xi Jinping has announced a commitment of 200 million Yen to The Gambia during a pivotal meeting. The...

We’ll use self-financing alongside syndicated loans for next crop season – COCOBOD

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Joseph Boahen Aidoo, has reiterated plans to implement a...

Ghana Medical Association urges stronger oversight of community mining to protect environment, public health

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has called on the government to enhance supervision of its community mining scheme, emphasizing the...

Student Loan: NELFUND receives N2m refund from former beneficiary

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the receipt of the sum of N2,000,000 (Two Million Naira) through a...

South Africa: Justice minister Thembi Simelane denies corruption in bank scandal

South African Justice Minister, Justice Minister Thembi Simelane, has denied corruption allegations against her, regarding a mutual bank scandal in...

Mpox: DRC health centers overwhelmed, authorities seek urgent need for vaccines

Democratic Republic Of Congo Inside a tent originally built to house cholera patients, hundreds of individuals infected with Mpox are...

Egypt ready to meet Cape Verde in AFCON qualifying match

The Pharaohs of Egypt will on Friday meet Cape Verde at the Cairo International Stadium as both teams kick off...

Paris plans to name sports venue after late Ugandan Olympian Cheptegei

The city of Paris wants to honour the late Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei by naming a sports venue after...

Nigerian DJ Cuppy secures fourth degree from London School of Economics

Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, widely known as DJ Cuppy, has celebrated a remarkable academic feat by earning her fourth degree from...

UN experts call for expanded arms embargo, impartial force in Sudan

U.N.-backed human rights investigators on Friday urged the creation of an “independent and impartial force” to protect civilians in Sudan’s...

Breaking News: Kenya school fire kills 17, Injures 13

A fire in a dormitory in Kenya school killed 17 students and seriously burned 13 others, police said Friday. There...

Nigerian student Raymond Aderoju bags American varsity scholarship

An Alumnus of the Federal University of Technology Akure Nigeria (FUTA), who emerged the best graduating student in Department of...

First shipment of Mpox vaccine arrives in Kinshasa, DRC

The first batch of 100,000 doses mpox vaccine officially reached Congo's capital on Thursday, three weeks following the declaration of...

Germany proposes Rwanda migrant deportation plan