It’s Africa vs African Union

When the African Union rallies behind industry to regulate a sector that affects livelihood of 33 million smallholder farmers, we should shout …

Africa in space: continent has a lot to gain, but proper plans must be put in place

African countries need to be more deliberate in developing space capabilities; quite a lot of strategic foresight is needed in Africa

AU-EU summit: What stands in the way of a deeper relationship

This year the EU will be able to boast a staggering 150 billion euros

Africa has ambitious goals for 2063: plans for outer space hold the key to success

The outer space programme seeks to enable Africa to obtain maximum benefits from space science, technology and applications

Coup in Gabon: Ali Bongo the eighth west African leader to be ousted by military in two years

The coup appears to have brought an end to Bongo family’s 55-year hold on power in the country

Desertification in Africa: 10 things you must know

In Africa, desertification is said to be happening at an estimated 20,000 hectares per year

Africa needs climate action, says Guterres at Addis Ababa AU summit

UN Secretary-General calls on developed countries to provide a ‘tidal wave of support’ to Africa for helping a just energy …

Resetting the Africa-Europe Relationship

Africa faces a broad range of development challenges and overcoming them will require huge sums of foreign aid and investment. But as Africa …

Africa health security at risk; NCDs, climate change top causes

More coordination among African nations & inclusive leadership required to address upcoming health risks

Nigeria’s WTO candidate gets Africa’s backing

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, a candidate contesting for director-general at the World Trade Organization, has worked for 25 years at the World Bank &…

Over 50 African countries agree to work on minimising impact of mineral mining

Addis Ababa declaration signed by 54 nations; acknowledge green challenges of land degradation, desertification and drought

Boost to pharma production: Africa inches closer to setting up own drug regulator as member states ratify treaty

Agency will ensure drug manufacturers get approval from all African Union member states without a lengthy bureaucratic process

Africa Climate Summit 2023: Leaders root for green growth, enhanced climate financing as talks begin

Move away from Global North vs Global South debate & join forces to end the climate crisis, says Kenya President Ruto

African leaders discuss improving food security of the continent

Green revolution forum will focus, among other things, on increasing food productivity as climate change presents more challenges

Africa aims to end hunger by 2025; FAO for curbing food imports

UN's food agency emphasises on need to improve local and traditional nutritious food, calls for private investments to increase the food security …

Africa not on track to eliminate malaria by 2030 as envisioned: Report

Disruptions in access to health facilities, supply chain during COVID-19 pandemic impacted management of malaria cases

COVID-19 in Africa: The pain of getting the jab

The COVAX Facility and the African Union are struggling to bring some relief to Africa which has been suffering from vaccine apartheid

African countries must double investment in agricultural R&D, finds study

The report analyses trends in investments and human resource capacity in African agriculture system

Nigeria was once an indisputable leader in Africa: What happened?

The intractable problems of Boko Haram and Islamic State, coupled with kidnappings, have created a security crisis in the country

Why the African free trade area could be the game-changer for the continent’s economies

Trade and financial integration are both about countries exporting to and importing from each other. The two are often referred to as economic …

Africa adopts continent-wide sustainable transport agenda

Action framework has time-bound targets on road safety, vehicle emissions and energy efficiency, and accessibility and sustainable infrastructure,…

How the Grand Renaissance Dam might spark basin-wide water cooperation

There is no doubt that the dam has become a source of serious tension among Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan

‘Disasters like Ebola threaten Africa’s progress towards MDGs’

Report launched at the ninth African Economic Conference says the continent made headway in human development but its continuation is threatened …

African leaders demand financial systems reform; launch ‘Africa Club’ at 37th African Union Summit 

African heads of state highlighted need for transformation of global financial architecture to address climate & development needs  

African Union imposes historic ban on cruel donkey skin trade

Donkeys are critical to millions of people and are important for poverty eradication; Brazil to follow suit