Internet restricted after fighting breaks out in Ethiopia's Tigray region
During the two-year civil war in Tigray, the region was totally cut off from the outside world.
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Rethinking peace and security in West Africa’s changing global order, By Jibrin Ibrahim
This week, I am in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, attending a conference organised by the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation on the peace and security landscape in West Africa. The region has been in political turmoil for the past decade, signalling a deterioration of the growing crisis that has affected the zone f
New investments must strengthen, not displace, artisanal fishers, Oyetola says
Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, has stressed that new investments in Nigeria’s fisheries sector must strengthen, rather read more New investments must strengthen, not displace, artisanal fishers, Oyetola says
Ogun 2027: PDP Deputy candidate Sowunmi-Kolapo expresses confidence in poll victory
Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo, The Peoples Democratic Party deputy governorship candidate in Ogun State, says her party is confident of winning the read more Ogun 2027: PDP Deputy candidate Sowunmi-Kolapo expresses confidence in poll victory
Zinox brings AI, Starlink, renewable power to secondary schools
Zinox Group has taken Artificial Intelligence (AI), satellite internet and renewable power into two Lagos secondary schools, in an effort read more Zinox brings AI, Starlink, renewable power to secondary schools
Uganda: Uganda Calls for New Focus On Trade, Climate Finance As EU Partnership Turns 50
[UG Diplomat] Kampala -- Uganda and the European Union have marked five decades of partnership with the launch of a special photo exhibition highlighting the lives and work of 12 Ugandans whose experiences reflect the breadth of EU-Uganda cooperation.
Uganda: After Eight Million Birthday Messages, Museveni Challenges Youth - 'I Am Ready to Debate You'
[UG Diplomat] Kampala -- President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has used his 82nd birthday reflections to urge Africa's young people to embrace deeper economic and political integration, arguing that a larger continental market and regional political structures are central to Africa's prosperity and strat
Uganda: Euro Gold Partners With Karamoja Miners to Formalise Gold Production
[Independent (Kampala)] Moroto -- Euro Gold Refinery has signed an agreement with the Kakoka Artisanal Miners Association in Abim District to support licensed gold production and improve access to formal markets, as Uganda seeks to strengthen oversight of its artisanal mining sector.
Kenya: CoG Calls for More Tech Investment to Transform Healthcare in Kenya's 47 Counties
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Council of Governors (CoG) has called for stronger partnerships and increased investment in technology to accelerate healthcare transformation across Kenya's 47 counties.
Niger: Canadians, Australians and Americans Relaunch Niger's Uranium Industry
[Agenzia Fides] Niamey -- Niger's military junta is seeking to relaunch the country's uranium mining industry with the signing of an agreement with Australian company Atomic Eagle, through which the State of Niger has established the Madaouela Mining Company (MAMICO). The company, 60% owned by Atomi