Invest in transport infrastructure for stronger regional trade – Mahama to African states

President John Mahama has urged African countries to prioritise strategic investment in infrastructure, particularly transportation networks.…

Climate change could displace 100 million Africans by 2050 – Report

By 2050, up to 5 per cent of Africa’s population—about 100 million people—could be forced to…

Nigeria leads continent-wide push for unified oil regulations

African petroleum regulators led by Nigeria have launched a continental forum aimed at harmonising oil regulation…

Diamond selling processes are outdated and hurting producers, trader says

The sale of diamonds through tenders and auctions is opaque and inefficient, and should be revamped…

Over 30 people have died from Ebola in Congo, says World Health Organisation

The World Health Organisation on Thursday said 48 cases of Ebola have been confirmed in the…

Malawi’s parties warned not to prematurely declare election victory

The head of Malawi's electoral commission has warned political parties not to prematurely declare electoral victory,…

Egypt says 3,000-year-old bracelet was stolen and melted down

A 3,000-year-old gold bracelet that disappeared from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo was stolen and melted…

Togo leader’s sister-in-law arrested after calling for end to family rule

A former Defence Minister and vocal critic of Togo's government, Marguerite Gnakadé, has been arrested, according…

DR Congo endorses Trans Africa Tourism and Unity Campaign to boost visa-free travel across continent

The Trans Africa Tourism and Unity Campaign, a Pan-African initiative advocating for visa-free travel across Africa,…

IOM says at least 50 dead after vessel carrying Sudanese refugees caught fire off Libya

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said on Tuesday that at least 50 people had died…