Africa Calls for Global Support in Mpox Battle
Africa’s top health boss is sounding the alarm on mpox, and he’s not pulling any punches. Dr. Jean Kaseya, the big cheese at the Africa […]
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U.S. pledges support for Africa’s AI goals
Delegates from over 30 African countries and the USA concluded on September 12 a two-day AI summit in Lagos, Nigeria, focused on promoting the safe […]
China Pledges Billions in African Investment, Sidestepping Debt Relief
China has announced a substantial financial commitment to Africa, promising 360 billion yuan (about $50.7 billion) over the next three years in credit lines and […]
Moroccan King’s Atlantic Initiative for Sahel hailed at OIC Ministerial meeting in Yaoundé
King Mohammed VI’s Initiative to enable Atlantic Ocean access for the Sahel States was praised by several officials taking part in the 50th session of […]
Five African sites inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has announced the inscription of five new African sites on the World Heritage List. “We are […]
Africa’s diamond-rich countries under pressure following G7’s Russian sanctions
Diamond-rich African nations, like Botswana, are ramping up production to fill the gap left by the sanctions on Russian diamonds announced by the Group of […]
Africa Hemorrhaging Billions Yearly in Illegal Gold Exports, Study Finds
Massive amounts of gold, worth billions of dollars, are illegally smuggled out of Africa annually, with most of it ending up in the United Arab […]
AfDB’s economic outlook: Africa’s resilient economies set for stronger growth in 2024
African economies remain resilient and its growth potential in 2024 is “remarkable,” despite challenges that are testing the global economy, says the latest African Development […]
Morocco Plays Central Role in Strengthening Africa’s Vaccine Sovereignty
Morocco plays a central role in strengthening South-South cooperation, particularly in the field of vaccine sovereignty, Minister of Health and Social Protection Khalid Ait Taleb […]
Dangote Laments Visa Requirements, a Hindrance to Africans’ Continental Movement
Even for Africa’s wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote, traveling within his continent poses significant challenges. Despite doing business across multiple African countries, the Nigerian-born billionaire laments […]