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Sierra Leone Stakes Next Oil Frontier Claim
African countries have recently started making more and more headlines with their plans to develop local oil and gas reserves despite strong opposition from foreign environmentalist organisations and international lenders. The latest to join the...

FIFA 2026 World Cup: How African Nations Can Secure Their Spot – Full Group Stage Draw Inside
Just a year to go before the inauguration of FIFA World Cup 2026 and the qualification scenario is heating up everywhere. The final list of the 48 participating nations is yet to be ratified but several teams have already qualified in what will be...

Every sector is battered, says Sanusi
Rwanda, Nigeria among 10 African countries with weakest currencies The Emir of Kano, HRH Muhammadu Sanusi II, has lamented the worsening state of Nigeria’s economy, stating that every sector in the country is battered and in decline. Represented...

Interview – Olukayode Bakare
Dr. Olukayode Bakare is an esteemed scholar specializing in international relations and sub-Saharan African politics. He earned his Ph.D. in international relations from the University of Aberdeen, UK, and has held teaching and research positions...

Türkiye’s research ship arrives in Somalia for oil, gas exploration
ANKARA Turkish research vessel Oruç Reis has arrived off the coast of Somalia to conduct seismic surveys for oil and natural gas, Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced on Oct. 25. "Oruç Reis has reached its...

Boosting Economic Growth: The Urgent Need For Enhanced Research And Innovation Funding In Central And Eastern Africa
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) Download logo For the third time, about 150 decision-makers and economic experts attended the session of the Intergovernmental Committee of Senior Officials and Experts (ICSOE) organised by the UN Economic...

“They are destroying our communities”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola Calls for Criminalization of Diviners
“We must break free from the myths and falsehoods that make us believe death is always caused by someone else. Ours must become a society of knowledge, science, and reason,” the Angolan Catholic Bishop, who serves as the President of the Bishops'...

WOMEN IN TECH STATISTICS 2024: MALE TO FEMALE RATIO
WOMEN IN TECH STATISTICS 2024: MALE TO FEMALE RATIO Last Updated: September 17, 2024 Women in tech statistics for 2024 show that the role of women in tech fields is imbalanced to say the least. While it’s true that the STEM industry is skewed to...

UNGA79: Emuwa calls for inclusive tech at UN summit
Global leader and founder of the Africa Women CEOs Network (AWCN), Dr Anino Emuwa, has called for inclusivity in the development of emerging technologies to help narrow the digital divide and foster a sustainable future for all. Emuwa delivered...

World Bank: Conflict, instability driving extreme poverty in Nigeria and 38 other economies
The World Bank has raised alarm over the growing impact of conflict and instability on 39 developing economies, including Nigeria, warning that these states are being left behind on key development indicators, with extreme poverty, hunger, and...

Gen Alpha leading the push for digital payments: report
Homepage > News > Business > Gen Alpha leading the push for digital payments: report A new report has identified a new trend of Generation Alpha leading the push for digital payments, with the cohort leading adoption metrics over other...

AU-IBAR Leads Drive to Safeguard Donkeys With New Continental Strategy
ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, Jun 26 – Africa has taken a major step toward safeguarding the future of its donkey population, as leaders, experts, and stakeholders from across the continent gather in Abidjan for the Second Pan-African Donkey Conference...

US-Africa Business Summit: A showdown in Luanda
Manuel Godsin|Published 20 hours ago 6min THE atmosphere at this year’s US-Africa Business Summit in Luanda was far from what American delegates expected. Instead of handshakes and optimistic speeches, African leaders delivered one of the most...

Words into Action The Science–Policy–Society Ecosystem for Disaster Risk Reduction
Themes - Any - Advocacy and media Capacity development Children and Youth Civil Society/NGOs Climate change Community-based DRR Critical infrastructure Cultural heritage Disaster risk management Early warning Economics of DRR Education and school...

Russia challenging US, China for strategic clout in Africa
Russia has never had an African colony. It stayed out of the scramble for Africa, only engaging with African states in the 19th Century. In 1869, for instance, the Russians gave Ethiopia military support to threaten the position of the British in...

Teacher Statistics By Education Level, Demographics, Country Wise Time Spend, Salary, Workload, Grade Level, Social Media, Shortage, Vacancy, Reason of Leaving Job and Technology Trends
Teachers are an indispensable part of our society, facing numerous challenges worldwide. They play a crucial role in educating millions of children each year, from elementary education to higher degrees.In 2023, concerns have been raised about a...

Agostinho Neto among Portuguese-speaking writers honored at Literature Festival in Cape Verde
"This year, in which we celebrate the 50th anniversary of independence" of Portuguese-speaking African countries – with the exception of Guinea-Bissau, which is already celebrating its 52nd –, the festival will pay tribute to writers Agostinho...

AFRICA/ANGOLA - “They are destroying our communities”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola calls for criminalization of diviners
Wednesday, 25 June 2025 Internet Saurimo (Agenzia Fides) – “They are destroying communities, dividing families, and hindering development,” said José Manuel Imbamba, Archbishop of Saurimo, speaking to a group of journalists at the end of a...

Portuguese Celebrates Digitization of “Most-Spoken Language in Southern Hemisphere”
The theme for this year’s celebration of World Portuguese Language Day was “the promotion and dissemination of the Portuguese language and cultural diversity of CPLP (Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries) member states: from traditional...