The United Nations has adopted a new world map projection designed to more accurately represent the true size of countries and continents, particularly...
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The Gambia’s anti-drug agency has arrested a 53-year-old Nigerian with 9,020 suspected ecstasy tablets and equipment believed to be used in illicit drug...
The United States is providing Nigerian forces with specialised training in drone operations, combat casualty care and other military skills as part of...
The tiny Horn of Africa nation of Djibouti is embroiled in a football corruption row after a government audit accused its federation, largely...
The tiny Horn of Africa nation of Djibouti is embroiled in a football corruption row after a government audit accused its federation, largely...
Ghana’s tallest man has died after years of battling a rare genetic disorder that caused excessive growth and multiple health complications, prompting tributes...
Nigeria and the African Development Bank have pledged support for local value addition in Africa’s mineral industry, advocating increased investment in mineral processing,...
ECOWAS leaders have approved the $25 billion Nigeria–Morocco Atlantic Gas Pipeline project, paving the way for implementation of the 6,900-kilometre energy corridor linking...
Senegal’s President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has been elected Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government during the bloc’s 69th...
The African Development Bank has approved €200 million to help finance the expansion of Morocco’s high-speed rail network, a project aimed at improving...
African startups raised $3.9 billion across 506 deals in 2025, signalling a recovery in venture funding as investor confidence strengthened despite ongoing global...
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has introduced an Electronic Case Management System to modernise judicial processes, improve case handling, and enhance access to...
The federal government has announced that another batch of Nigerians will be evacuated from South Africa on Tuesday as part of ongoing efforts...
For the first time in its history, the World Public Summit will be held on the African continent. On 29–30 July 2026, Addis...
South Africa’s Ports Authority has signed a strategic agreement with petrochemical operators aimed at improving port efficiency, strengthening energy logistics, and supporting industrial...
FIFA has confirmed that Somali referee Omar Artan will receive his full World Cup remuneration despite being denied entry into the United States...
Nigeria has been given until September this year to report to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) on measures taken to address labour rights...
Niger has inaugurated a new power plant aimed at improving electricity supply and reducing recurring power outages across the country.
President Bola Tinubu has hosted the President of Madagascar at Aso Villa in Abuja as both countries seek to strengthen bilateral relations and...
Environmental activists have staged protests over a proposed plan affecting Nairobi National Park, citing concerns about conservation and wildlife protection.
