AfCFTA: Buhari urges Africa to diversify, boost international trade
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged African countries to expand and diversify their participation in international trade to explore the benefits of the African Continental Free […]
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Pan-African Donkey conference calls for 15-year ban on donkey slaughter
Delegates from across the African Union gathered in Dar es Salaam for the first AU-IBAR Pan-African Donkey Conference, to discuss the future of donkeys on […]
Diasporal voting: Adesina advises African nations
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has called on African countries to allow Africans in the Diaspora to cast […]
Foundation appoints Jonathan as Africa’s Ambassador for agricultural technology
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has accepted an appointment from the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF), as Africa’s Ambassador for Agricultural Technology. This is contained […]
AfDB, WHO partner on health initiative for African physicians in diaspora
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the WHO are to partner on supporting African medical doctors in the diaspora to connect back to Africa. President of […]
HIV/AIDS: Africa worst hit as global infections reach 25.6m – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that the African continent accounts for the largest number of people living with HIV/AIDS. According to the body, 25.6 […]
Electric vehicles, must for Africa, says Jelani Aliyu
Director-General of National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Jelani Aliyu, has reiterated the need for Africa to embrace electric vehicles. Aliyu, in a statement […]
UN agency says only 12% women are ICT compliant in Africa
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), says only 12 per cent of women currently operate in the information and communication technology (ICT), sector in […]
Internet access important to Africa’s investment in digital technologies – UNECA
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) has said internet access is pivotal to Africa’s economic and social transformation, making it vital for governments […]
Osinbajo backs Africa’s case for just energy transition
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says only strong partnerships and coordination among African countries can guarantee the mobilisation of resources required for a just energy transition. […]