Africa: Nature Is the World’s Original Pharmacy – Returning to Medicine’s Roots Could Help Fill Drug Discovery Gaps
While humans evolved over a period of approximately 6 million years, breakthroughs in modern medicine as we know it today…
18, 429 test positive to hepatitis in Nasarawa – Official
Nasarawa state government Thursday said 18, 429 persons have tested positive to Hepatitis in the state. Commissioner for Health, Ahmed…
Uganda’s mega oil project under scrutiny
In the Hoima district, near the TotalEnergies oil site, a concrete road now runs alongside the path of red sand…
Africa: Energy Minister to Promote Upstream Opportunities At African Energy Week
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has announced the participation of Honorable Abdoulie Jobe, the minister of Petroleum & Energy of…
FG explains withdrawal of $35.6m from Excess Crude Account
The Minister of Finance, budget and national planning, Zainab Ahmed, said President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration withdrew $35.6 million from the…
UK aid budget could provide guarantees for investors, says AFC CEO Samaila Zubairu
The Africa Debate, held in London in July, reinforced the UK government’s political narrative about its relationship with emerging markets…
Africa: CAF General Assembly Tanzania 2022 – Media Accreditation 24 Hour Extension
Local media in Tanzania have been granted a 24-hour extension to apply for media accreditation for CAF Ordinary General Assembly…
Half of Oyo population without toilet facilities – UNICEF
Chief of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Nigeria, Dr. Jane Bevan, Wednesday said more than…
Ruto debates alone as Odinga skips presidential debate
Another candidate, Professor George Wajackoyah, also did not participate, leaving another contender – David Mwaure – to face the questions…
Africa: CAF Successfully Launches Three-Day Continental Club Licensing Seminar in Cairo
The Confederation of African Football (“CAF”) Annual Club Licensing Continental Seminar successfully kicked off in Cairo, Egypt. The seminar is…
Don’t give in to terrorists’ propaganda, fake news – Coalition tells Nigerians
Chief of Defence Staff General Leo Irabor … Says it’s aimed weakening military operations A non- partisan advocacy group, the…
Sonatrach is on the right track
On the sidelines of the signing of a $4bn gas agreement in mid-July, Algeria’s President Abdelmadjid Tebboune reassured “ friend”…
Africa: A Ghanaian Heads African Court On Human and Peoples Rights
A national of Ghana, Dennis Dominic Adjei has been elected a Judge of the African Court for of African Court…
5 must-see films at the Durban International Film Festival
Working with the curatorial theme of adaptation, survival and sustainability, the festival is presenting a diverse selection of African and…
Africa: Govt Committed to Strategic Plans of African Telecommunications Union
The Minister for Communications and Digitalization, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has reiterated Ghana’s commitment to the strategic plans of the Africa Telecommunications…
Yobe approves N7.7bn for capital projects
Yobe state Governor Mai Buni The Yobe state Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Mai Mala Buni, Wednesday approved the…
241 candidates still running for election despite corruption allegations
Despite recommendations from the government’s anti-graft watchdog that the 241 candidates be barred from running, only five have been disqualified.…
Africa: Monkeypox – How It Spreads, Who’s At Risk – Here’s What You Need to Know
Monkeypox is not a new disease, and in some African countries it is endemic. However, the international outbreak which began…
AFC’s support to Angola to hit $1bn across commodities, rail, power
In order to as more value to its commodity exports, Angola has agreed to partner with the Africa Finance Corporation…
US to dispatch Blinken to calm tensions
The decision to dispatch America’s top diplomat to the region despite a rash of geopolitical crises starting with the war…