Africa: Mpango – Africa Ought to Initiate Own Researches Against Disasters
THE Vice-President Dr Philip Mpango has urged African countries to closely work together in facilitating own researches and independently address…
Burundi: The CNDD-FDD, a steamroller leaving little space for the opposition
Despite some measures of appeasement, particularly among exiles, Burundian political life remains firmly locked by the ruling party. But the…
Africa: Chief Economists Outlook Warns of Dire Human Consequences From the Fragmentation of the Global Economy
Davos, Klosters, Switzerland — The World Economic Forum’s Community of Chief Economists expects lower economic activity, higher inflation, lower real…
Kenya’s drinkers will pay stiff price for new alcohol tax
“It will really depress volume because somebody will have to pay for it, and that, unfortunately, is the consumer,” says…
Abacha’s son wins Kano PDP gov primary
Muhammad Abacha, son to former military leader, General Sani Abacha, has emerged governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…
Africa: U.S. Senate Committee Hears from Six Nominees for Key Africa Ambassadorial Posts
The U.S. Senate moved a bit closer to confirmation of President Biden’s nominees for six key ambassadorial posts in Africa…
88-yr old Henri Konan Bédié confronts young & discontented PDCI activists
Young activists from the Parti Démocratique de Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI) are increasingly unhappy with their seniors. “Are activists only there…
Gen Bande picks Kebbi PDP guber flag
General Aminu Bande (rtd) Wednesday emerged the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate after beating four of his opponents in…
Africa: South Sudan Special Envoy Galuak Meets AU-IGAD-UN Trilateral Mechanism in Khartoum
Khartoum — The United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS), African Union, and Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)…
Peter Obi quits PDP; boosts Atiku’s chances
Former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has resigned from the opposition Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) and is believed to…
Arewa community calls for calm, buries murdered pregnant woman, 4 children in Anambra
Members of Arewa community in Anambra state have called for calm on a day murdered 32-year-old pregnant woman, Fatima Jibril…
Africa: Over 11.7 Million Cases of Covid-19 Confirmed Across Continent
As of May 26, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 11,700,120 while over 299,975,452 vaccinations have…
Coffee controversy deals Museveni a rare defeat in parliament
On 10 February, Finance Minister Matia Kasaija signed an agreement with Uganda Vinci Coffee Company (UVCC) to establish a coffee…
Missing politician found inside mistress house
A 43-year-old Tanzanian politician, Mutta Rwakatare, who was reported missing has been found relaxing in a woman’s house, according to…
Africa: Artificial Light May Become a New Weapon in the Fight to Control Malaria
The world has not yet won the war against malaria. While the total number of cases has declined from about…
First Presidential Power Initiative to boost capacity to 25,000MW by 2025
However, for the country to wean itself off oil – and build a diversified economy – local industry and business…
Africa: The Power of Sport: A Force for Change
Nelson Mandela, former President of South Africa, said, “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power…
Japan will continue to support COVAX in Africa despite reports of failings
Miyashita, deputy director-general of MOFA’s African affairs department, says that this year a priority for Japan’s presence on the continent…
Presidential ticket: APC national chairman, Adamu, breaks silence on consensus arrangement
APC national chairman Abdullahi Adamu Ahead of the All Progressive Congress (APC) presidential primaries scheduled for Sunday, the party’s leadership…
Africa: Enhancing Water Provision in Africa
The Department of Water and Sanitation has reiterated its commitment to foster Africa-wide bilateral and trans-boundary relations in the water…