Ghana Renews Mercy Ships Partnership to Boost Surgical Care
The Government of Ghana has renewed its partnership with international charity Mercy Ships, with plans for the hospital ship Global...
Obasanjo: Africa’s Future Must Be Built by Africans
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday urged African nations to embrace unity, trade integration and self-reliance, saying “Africa’s future...
Nigeria to Impose 5% Fuel Tax in 2026 Amid Economic Strain
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a 5% tax on fossil fuel purchases starting Jan. 1, 2026, as part of...
Nigeria Needs $1.3 Trillion for Industrial Transformation, Minister Says
Nigeria needs at least $1.3 trillion in annual financing to accelerate its industrial transformation and achieve economic sovereignty, the country's...
Nigerian Diaspora Drives Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Push
Nigeria's electric vehicle sector is attracting international partnerships and diaspora investment as the continent positions itself for the global energy...
Ghana Ends Fuel Allowances for Political Appointees
Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has canceled fuel allowances and allocations for all political appointees as part of cost-cutting measures...
Sierra Leone Launches $180 Million Water Access Initiative
FREETOWN - Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio launched a $180 million World Bank-funded water security project Tuesday, targeting universal...
Cameroon’s Dr. George Elombi Named Next Afreximbank President
ABUJA, Nigeria - Afreximbank shareholders appointed Dr. George Elombi as the Bank's next President and Chairman of the Board of...
Nigeria’s Green Energy International Begins Crude Exports From New Terminal
LAGOS – Green Energy International has completed its first crude export from a newly built onshore terminal in the southern...
Crude-for-Naira Plan Gains Ground as Nigeria Pushes for Energy Market Reform
ABUJA - Nigeria's efforts to reform its domestic energy market gained momentum this week, as the Federal Executive Council's Steering...
Kenya, Ethiopia Dominate London Marathon With Twin World Records
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe rewrote the record books on Sunday, becoming the first man in history to complete an official marathon...
Cameroon Moves to Tighten Grip on Oil Liftings, Revenues
Cameroon's state oil company is pushing to deepen its control over how the country's crude is measured and lifted, using...
Ghana Launches National AI Strategy to Drive Digital Transformation, Economic Growth
Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama launched the country's National Artificial Intelligence Strategy on Friday, committing to a 10-year implementation plan...
Zambia Commissions 50 MW Solar Plant in Luapula Province
MANSA, Zambia Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on Friday commissioned a 50-megawatt solar plant in Mansa District’s Luapula Province, marking the...