Morocco produces Africa’s first mpox test kits
Morocco has made history as the first African country to produce mpox test kits, thanks to Moldiag, a biotechnology startup...
Around Africa
South African project helps deaf people build farming skills and find jobs
At the Westonaria Agri-Park east of the South African city of Johannesburg, farm workers are busy tilling the soil and...
Sudanese drama premieres at the Red Sea International Film Festival
The fourth edition Red Sea International Film Festival is underway in the Saudi Arabia port city of Jeddah, drawing audiences...
Ugandan scholar, Jacob Katumusiime, awarded Rahamon Bello Best PhD Thesis Award 2024 with $1,000 prize
A Ugandan scholar from Makerere University, Kampala, Jacob Katumusiime, has been awarded the 2024 Rahamon Bello Best PhD Thesis Award,...
Ghana 2024: ECOWAS mission commends peaceful, orderly elections
The ECOWAS Observation Mission to Ghana’s presidential and parliamentary elections has described the voting process as peaceful and orderly. The...
Burkina Faso leader restructures government, dismisses prime minister
Burkina Faso's leader, Captain Ibrahim Traore, has announced a significant government restructuring to foster national progress and stability. In a...
Ghanaians head to the polls to elect a new president
Election day has arrived in Ghana, with voters focusing on the nation's struggling economy, debt crisis, and high cost of...
Ghana calls for peaceful, transparent elections ahead of Saturday’s polls
As Ghana prepares for its elections on Saturday, measures have been put in place to ensure democracy and security are...
McKinsey Africa agrees to $122 million fine for South African bribery scandal
An African subsidiary of consulting firm McKinsey & Company Inc. will pay a $122 million fine to resolve a U.S....
African Development Bank approves $170 million for Egypt’s largest wind energy project
African Development Bank approves $170 million for Egypt's largest wind energy project The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a...
Mali issues arrest warrant for Barrick Gold CEO amid tax dispute
Mali, one of Africa's largest gold producers, has escalated its dispute with Barrick Gold by issuing an arrest warrant for...
Asean tour operators impressed by Uganda’s tourist attractions
A group of tour operators from ASEAN countries recently completed a 10-day exploration of Uganda’s tourist destinations, showcasing the country’s...
Nigeria strengthens education partnership with GPE in bilateral meeting
Nigeria is set to deepen its collaboration with the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) following a bilateral meeting between Nigeria's...
Ecowas court orders Nigeria to pay ₦5m to torture victim
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has ordered the Federal Republic of Nigeria to pay ₦5 million in compensation to Oluwatimilehin...
Ramaphosa Pledges South Africa’s Support for Nigeria to Join G20
South Africa has pledged to support Nigeria’s bid to join the G20, described as a “valued sister country” by President...
Africom commander, U.S. ambassador hold discussions to strengthen security, common values with Djibouti leaders
To enhance security cooperation and advance shared values, AFRICOM Commander General Michael Langley and U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti Jonathan Kierscht...
University of Abomey-Calavi students establish ECOWAS Universities Club in Benin
On Tuesday, 13 November 2024, the University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC) marked a significant milestone with the official inauguration of the...
Centre for Disability Africa holds event to mark International day of Persons with disabilities 2024
Centre for Disability and Inclusion Africa in conjunction with Joint National Associations of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Ogun State chapter...
President Barrow inspects road projects, pledges continued development
As part of his Meet the People’s Tour, President Adama Barrow visited the 22-kilometre EPC Road project, beginning at Farato...
International Ota Benga Day Set for December 10
In a groundbreaking effort to commemorate and honor the resilience of oppressed peoples worldwide, the International Ota Benga Day has...
President Barrow inaugurates Kuloro senior school, advancing national development plan
President Adama Barrow has officially inaugurated Kuloro Senior School, a historic milestone as it marks the community's first-ever high school,...
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...
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 Saudi Arabia
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...