Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to ramp up the licensing of crypto activities in 2025, aiming to establish a clear […]
Category: African News
Ethiopia Unveils Ambitious Project to Modernize Addis Ababa
The Ethiopian government has announced an ambitious second-phase corridor development project aimed at transforming Addis Ababa’s infrastructure and landscape. According to the Office […]
Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s First President, Dies at 95
Samuel Nujoma, one of the most influential figures in Namibia’s fight for independence, has died. Nujoma was a freedom fighter who fought to […]
Dangote Refinery Set to Reach Full Capacity in 30 Days
The Dangote Oil Refinery, Africa’s largest, is on track to operate at full capacity within 30 days, according to Edwin Devakumar, the refinery’s […]
African Tech Startups Attracted $289 Million in January 2025
In January 2025, African startups raised $289 million—a 240% increase over January 2024’s $85 million—marking the second-best January for startup fundraising since before […]
White South Africans Decline US President Trump’s Refugee Offer
Two prominent Afrikaner groups – Solidarity and AfriForum – have firmly rejected President Donald Trump’s proposal offering white South Africans refugee status and […]
Global Citizens Take To The Streets To Support Community Health Workers And Maternal Healthcare Across Nigeria
Large turnout for Stride for HER Rights Walkathon across Lagos’s iconic Lekki-Ikoyi LInk Bridge, urging the government to increase funding for sexual reproductive […]
Africa’s $3.4 trillion opportunity: Turning vulnerabilities into resilience
The 2024 Economic Development in Africa Report by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) outlines how Africa can transform economic vulnerabilities into opportunities through […]
Nazeem Noordali Appointed as Officer-in-Charge, Chief Executive Officer of the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-IDB.org), the trade finance entity of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, announced the appointment of […]
United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and partners support displaced communities in Lakes State to rebuild their lives and secure peace
Lakes State is home to many vulnerable groups facing significant challenges. Thousands of people from Panyijar County in neighbouring Unity have fled across […]