PRESIDENT Michael Higgins of Ireland, says Africa is likely to pay 163 billion dollars in 2024 in debt service, up from 61 billion dollars recorded in 2010. A statement by the African Development Bank (AfDB) quoted Higgins as saying this…
U.S. President Joe Biden is set to meet his Republican predecessor – and successor – Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, according to spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre. The meeting is scheduled for 11 a.m (1600 GMT) on Wednesday…
IN many cultures worldwide, sharing a meal from a communal dish is much more than just a culinary tradition. It’s an integral part of social life that fosters unity, connection, and community spirit. The dish in question—a generous serving of…
SOUTH Africa recorded its first notable November snowfall in 85 years, surprising residents in the Eastern Cape as the country transitions into its summer season. This unusual weather event comes on the heels of severe September snowfalls in neighbouring KwaZulu-Natal,…
A GROUNDBREAKING initiative to fund Africa’s oil and gas sector, the African Energy Bank (AEB), is set to launch on January 28, 2025. Spearheaded by the African Petroleum Producers OrganiSation (APPO) and Afreximbank, this pan-African financial institution aims to address funding…
THE death toll in Mozambique’s ongoing post-election violence has risen to 27, following the killing of three demonstrators on Thursday in Maputo, the capital. Hospital officials confirmed the deaths, as the country grapples with increasing unrest following controversial election results.…
THE aftermath of Donald Trump’s recent election victory sent shockwaves across the global financial markets, including for African billionaires. While the US stock market soared and tech moguls saw massive gains, the fortunes of some of Africa’s wealthiest individuals took…
BURKINA Faso’s Foreign Minister, Karamoko Jean-Marie Traore, has praised the country’s growing cooperation with Russia, stating that it better suits the nation’s needs than its previous historical ties with France. Speaking at the Russia-Africa summit in Sochi on Saturday, Traore…
DONALD Trump’s return to the White House has sent shockwaves through international circles, including across Africa, where leaders are weighing what his new administration might mean for the continent. While Trump’s previous term largely overlooked Africa, geopolitical competition with China now gives…
THE European Union has selected 25 young Nigerians in its bid to reduce challenges of youth inclusion and policy making in Governance. The programme is aimed at actualising the “European Union Youth Sounding board, Cohort 2”. The young Nigerians are…
