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....
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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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Tanzania opposition leader Freeman Mbowe arrested ahead of local polls
Freeman Mbowe, one of Tanzania's most prominent opposition figures and chairman of the Chadema party, was arrested on November 22,...
China’s Xi visits Morocco, meets with crown prince
Chinese President Xi Jinping made a short visit to Morocco on Thursday, according to state media from both countries. Xi...
Foundation supports best graduating student from Togo with N2.7m award
Amaobi Precious, the best graduating student of Global Wealth University, Lomé, Togo, has been awarded 1 million CFA (approximately N2.7...
Senegal, Russia forge stronger ties in pursuit of Sahel stability, global peace
In a powerful step toward reinforcing international alliances, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye shared details of his "very rich and...
Senegal: Ousmane Sonko’s Pastef party secures historic election victory
Ousmane Sonko’s Pastef party won a landslide victory in Senegal’s November 17 legislative elections, securing 130 out of 165 parliamentary...
Congo opposition leaders call for protests against Tshisekedi’s proposed Constitutional reforms
Leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s main opposition parties have called for nationwide protests against President Felix Tshisekedi’s plans...
Top 10 longest bridges in Africa
Bridges are more than engineering marvels; they are lifelines that connect people, communities, and economies. Across Africa, these structures signify...
Ghana,Gambia collaborate to launch free roaming services
Ghana and The Gambia are collaborating to implement a free roaming initiative aimed at improving digital connectivity across West Africa....
Zambia unveils artificial intelligence strategy to drive digital transformation
Zambia has launched a groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy aimed at accelerating the country's digital transformation, enhancing public services, and...
Mali: Civilian PM sacked after criticizing junta, cabinet dismissed
Mali A decree was read on national television by the secretary-general of the presidency . Alfouseyni Diawara read the 3-article...
Abidjan-Lagos corridor nations, partners commit to $6.8B investment in strategic sectors
Technical experts, engineers, sector experts and experts from the ECOWAS Commission and Agencies, development partners, together with representatives from the...
President Barrow presents millions of dalasis chaques to youth, women venturing in agriculture
On the second day of the 2024 Meet the People’s Tour in the North Bank Region, President Adama Barrow held...
Guinea Bissau marks triple historic milestones celebration
...of 51st Independence Anniversary, 60th Anniversary of the Armed Forces, and Centenary of Amilcar Cabral. The triple celebration, which reflects...
UN faces US resistance on Gaza ceasefire resolution
The UN Security Council will vote Wednesday on a draft resolution demanding “an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire” in Gaza,...
German FM Baerbock stops in Yerevan ahead of COP29
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock made a brief but significant stopover in Yerevan on Tuesday en route to Baku for...