PRESIDENT Joe Biden, on a landmark visit to Angola, is making the case for a distinctively American approach to African partnerships, highlighting sustainable investment over high-debt projects often associated with China. This visit underscores a major infrastructure initiative designed to bolster…
CHINA has implemented a significant trade move this week by offering zero-tariff access to products from Africa’s least developed countries (LDCs), coinciding with US President Joe Biden’s visit to Angola. This new policy could reshape trade dynamics as China and the…
A PROMINENT Niger civil society leader and staunch critic of the military-led government, Moussa Tchangari, has been arrested after returning from a trip abroad. His detention, which occurred late on Tuesday, comes amid his vocal opposition to the military junta…
AS Ghana heads into a pivotal presidential election on Saturday, the country faces mounting economic challenges, with consumer inflation reaching 23 percent in November, up from 22.1 percent in October. The rise in inflation is primarily driven by escalating food…
IN a rapidly evolving digital era, artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity have become transformative forces shaping governance, economic strategies, and societal structures. Policymakers across the globe are grappling with the complexities of integrating these advancements into frameworks that foster innovation,…
FRENCH nuclear fuels company Orano confirmed on Wednesday that Nigerien authorities had taken control of its Somair uranium mine, as the military-led government continues its crackdown on foreign investors in the West African nation. In a statement, Orano, which holds…
THE Israeli army stormed the Turkish government hospital in the city of Tubas in the northern occupied West Bank on Tuesday afternoon and arrested a number of doctors, including the hospital director. The attack came after Israeli warplanes killed two Palestinians, Karam Abu Arra and…
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa says tourists from Nigeria can now apply for a visa without submitting a passport. Ramaphosa announced this on Tuesday at the opening of the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in…
FLATULENCE: it’s a problem we all face but often prefer not to discuss. Now, a leading gastroenterologist has revealed a simple solution using a popular over-the-counter remedy. Harvard Medical School’s Dr Trisha Pasricha has shared that the active ingredient in…
US President Joe Biden made history with his first visit to Angola on Tuesday, using the trip to announce a major $3bn investment in infrastructure and foster stronger ties with the African continent. His visit marks a new chapter in US-Angola relations,…
