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Africa

Cameroon: Mbappé welcomed by crowds in Yaoundé

French international and Paris Saint Germain forward Kylian Mbappe landed in Cameroon Thursday (Jul. 06). His first visit to the country of his father attracted much attention. Some 400 people gathered outside Yaoundé’s airport as he arrived for a three-day stay. Traditional...

Can Africa pursue economic development without relying on fossil fuels?

As the global climate emergency intensifies, the question arises: Can Africa pursue economic development without relying on fossil fuels?  While many African countries heavily depend on oil and gas exports, the continent experiences the harshest impacts of climate change despite...

Nigeria: Fuel demand falls following end of subsidies

Fuel consumption has fallen in Nigeria since President Bola Tinubu removed costly subsidies. This is according to figures released to the Reuters news agency by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority. The average daily petrol consumption reportedly reached 48.43...

South Sudan to hold first election since independence

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has said the country’s long-delayed elections will be held next year as planned. President Kiir said he would run for re-election in the polls, the first since the country gained independence. No other candidate has declared...

ECOWAS holds 50th Ordinary Session of its MSC at Ministerial Level in Bissau

The Fiftieth Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council (MSC) at the Ministerial level held in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau on July 5, 2023. In his welcome address, H.E. Dr Omar Alieu Touray, the President of the ECOWAS Commission, highlighted...

Moroccan Sahara: Italy Applauds Morocco’s Efforts

Italy commended Morocco’s “serious and credible efforts” to find a solution to the Sahara issue, in the Action Plan for the implementation of the Multidimensional Strategic Partnership between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Italian Republic, signed on Wednesday...

Corruption worsens in 36 African Countries

A recent Afrobarometer survey  has unveiled  a significant surge in corruption across 36 African countries during 2021/2022. The report indicates a 46% increase in corruption in some countries, a 12% moderate rise, and a stable situation at approximately 20%. Around 58%...

Kenya passes law to TAX digital content creators

The government of Kenya has finally passed a law to tax digital content creators like YouTubers, Tik-tokers, bloggers and others who make money from their content and from activities as brand influencers. The government seem to have gotten wind of...

Afreximbank launches insurance company to address trade risks in Africa

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has launched its wholly owned insurance management services subsidiary, AFREXInsure, to assist in optimally managing related risks for the trade and commerce sector in Africa. Established in 2021, AFREXInsure, a single-entry point for all specialty...

Tinubu Willing To Sacrifice For Nigerians, Says APC Deputy National Chair

Deputy National Chairman (South) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Emma Eneukwu, has urged Nigerians to appreciate President Bola Tinubu’s willingness to sacrifice for the good of all. “The spirit of willingness to sacrifice as exhibited by President...
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