Amal Umar: Nigerian film star arrested on bribery charges
One of Nigeria’s most popular actresses has been arrested for allegedly trying to bribe a police officer in Kano state.…
South Africa: Court Orders FNB to Freeze Payments From Jacob Zuma’s Account – and Recover R2.9-Million Plus Interest
In a statement issued on Wednesday morning, First National Bank noted that it was instructed by the High Court to…
It’s Time To Address Youth Unemployment As South Africa Marks Human Rights Day
As South Africa approaches Human Rights Day on March 21, Dimpho Sepeng, a young Social Media Manager and part of…
Africa: Election of New Chairman of African Union Commission Happens in 2025
Luanda — The next chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) is to be elected in February 2025, and a…
Large players pull out all the stops to keep Africa connected
With only three of the ten undersea cables that connect South Africa to the world still in operation, it is…
African Development Bank and Mozambique strengthen partnerships to boost regional infrastructure development and trade
The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and Mozambique reinforced their partnership during a visit by Mr. Solomon Quaynor, the Bank’s Vice…
African Development Bank co-organises conference on Environmental Financing for Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Development conference
The UNESCO biosphere reserve of Príncipe island was the site of the first international conference dedicated to biodiversity financing hosted…
Morocco: Maison Malake – the social cooperative revolutionizing cashew nuts
As night falls over Marrakech’s medina, wrought-iron lanterns illuminate the narrow streets of the souk. The air is filled with…
African Development Bank funded energy projects in Egypt and Cote D’Ivoire win top infrastructure and energy accolades at the IJ Global Awards
Two African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org)-supported projects have won awards at the IJ global awards held in London, United Kingdom. The…
Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 Confirms Morocco’s National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM) as Bronze Sponsor
The National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM) of Morocco will participate as a Bronze Sponsor at the upcoming Invest…
Paul Sinclair Joins African Energy Chamber (AEC) Advisory Board
The African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org) is proud to announce that Paul Sinclair, former Vice President of Energy for the Africa…
Multi-Billion Dollar Opportunities in Cross-Border Cooperation for Oil and Natural Gas Projects in Southern Africa (By NJ Ayuk)
By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org) Advocacy is one of my greatest priorities as the founder of…
Empowering West African Youths in Agric Value Chain: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) trains 150 Youths in Awka, Anambra State on Table Fish Production
The ECOWAS Commission has trained 150 youths on table fish production as part of efforts to boost job creation and…
Group of East African Ambassadors Exchange of views on challenges and opportunities
Group of East African Ambassadors Exchange of views on challenges and opportunities for East African pastoralist population. Extensive discussion under…
South Africa – Media Statement: Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Recommends Candidates for CGE Positions
The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities met yesterday (19 March) and today to deliberate and select…
South African Construction Book Launched at Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium of South Africa (SIDSSA) 2024
The South African Construction Book was officially launched on March 19 at the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium of South Africa…
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula: South Africa investigators raid home of parliament speaker
An elite unit of South Africa’s police has raided the Johannesburg home of the speaker of parliament, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, over…
Afreximbank’s Fund for Export Development in Africa inaugurates Kigali office with eye on addressing Africa’s $110 billion equity financing shortfall
The African Export – Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has officially unveiled its Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA) office…
Zuma’s bid to remove arms deal prosecutor dismissed
A court in South Africa has dismissed former President Jacob Zuma’s bid to remove a prosecutor in a corruption case…
Russia donates wheat and fertiliser to Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has received 250,000 tonnes of wheat donated by the Russian government and 23,000 tonnes of fertiliser…