Africa

AATF appoints Goodluck Jonathan as Agric-Tech Ambassador African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) has appointed former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan as Africa’s Ambassador for Agricultural Technology. This is contained…

African leaders salute Buhari’s leadership qualities President Muhammadu Buhari, in the course of the week, won the hearts of his fellow African leaders in Niamey, Niger Republic, who shared glowing testimonies of his leadership…

World’s oldest pupil, Gogo dies in Kenya at age 99 Gogo Priscilla Sitieni, the oldest primary school pupil in the world, passed away in Kenya at the age of 99, according to local media. Sitieni's determination to complete her…

Ghana denies issuing advisory against travel to Abuja Ghana has disowned a security alert issued on Wednesday advising its people against visiting Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The name and logo of the Ghanaian Ministry…

YouTube announces expansion efforts to support African creators YouTube has announced its expansion efforts to support creators and the creative economy in Africa with 20,000 dollars and 50,000 dollars respectively through the 2023…

UNWTO seeks inclusion of tourism in African schools’ curricula The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has called on governments across the African continent to inculcate tourism in African schools’ curricula. The UNWTO…

Buratai commends ACDCP over winning war against COVID-19 Former Chief of Army Staff and Nigerian Envoy to Benin Republic, Lieutenant-General Tukur Buratai (rtd) has applauded the African Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (ACDCP)…

Insecurity: Brace up before things get out of hand, Gen Buratai tells Africa In the midst of security challenges ravaging Africa, the former Nigerian Chief of Army Staff and Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, Lt-Gen TY Buratai…

Public workers in South Africa embark on strike over wages Several public workers in South Africa on Thursday embarked on a nationwide strike over wages after talks with the government hit a deadlock. The work stoppage was led by one…

Senegal to host 8th edition of AFRIMA The International Committee of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), the African Union Commission (AUC) and the Republic of Senegal have unveiled plans for the eighth edition of AFRIMA. Chinonso…