Nigeria has been listed among ten global countries with biggest gas reserves. Nigeria, according to a report, came after the United Arab Emirates, UAE, with natural gas reserves of 5.85 trillion cubic meters. This makes it the country with the largest proven natural gas reserves in Africa, but utilizing these reserves has lagged behind the […]
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From a year of elections, to multiple summits, as well as conflict hotspots and debt burdens, 2024 will bring mixed fortunes for the African continent. Africa in 2024 will be the second fastest-growing economic region in the world (after Asia) at 4 per cent, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), but behind the headline […]
Nigerians will see their new president-elect, Bola Tinubu, sworn in late May. A number of court cases are still being pursued against the election outcomes from votes cast earlier this year, but these aren’t expected to affect the inauguration. As a political scientist who studies elections and observed the elections, I believe there are five […]
The transport sector is a key growth enabler for most economies due to its crucial role in the manufacturing and logistics value chain. Consequently, policymakers are consistently working to boost transport efficiency, which includes ensuring access to affordable and reliable energy sources for this critical sector. As nations race to meet their commitments to address […]
WFP and other humanitarian agencies struggle to assist an influx of refugees reeling from conflict, climate and high prices Jamilla Hassan’s family once lived off rich farmland in the Lower Juba region of south-west Somalia. But a severe drought from five poor rainy seasons left them staring at empty grain stores and dusty fields littered […]
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Uganda’s Agoa Suspension
Kampala — Making sense of its impact on trade, resilience, and future for entrepreneurs Uganda’s recent suspension from the preferential trade arrangement known as the African Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA) by the United States has undoubtedly posed a challenge, potentially rendering the the East African country’s products less competitive in the U.S market. However, amid […]
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 (8 U.S.C. 1182(f)), […]
Frelimo asks special parliament session to clean up election laws – and squeeze the opposition To avoid registration in the rain, Frelimo on Thursday (11 January) asked for a special session of parliamentto change dates of registration, publication of numbers, and candidate submission in four laws. Avoiding the rain means taking three months out of the calendar, […]
UN Special Representative Volker Perthes rejects accusations that the West is at fault for the crisis in Sudan and warns of “fortune seekers” joining the conflict, as tens of thousands of refugees flee. Tthe Sudanese army led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has battled Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for three weeks. According […]
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Ethiopia: Chronicles of Diplomatic Wisdom
The diplomacy week meant to flashback Ethiopia’s diplomatic journey kicked off last week at the Science Museum in Addis Ababa, which is third diplomatic hub in the world. Opened with a photo display followed by a grand panel discussion graced by seasoned and career diplomats, the diplomacy week is underway for days now. Over 116 […]
Africa’s richest man and owner of the Dangote Refinery, Mr. Aliko Dangote, has said with the planned commencement of the refinery located in Lagos, Nigeria could save up to $10 billion in foreign exchange (FX) and generate another $10 billion in exports when the facility begins operation. The 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Refinery, the […]
On Sunday 31 December 2023, the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) announced the preliminary results of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s presidential election held on 20 December. The incumbent president, Félix Tshisékédi, was declared the winner with 73.34% of the votes cast, while Moise Katumbi was credited with 18.03% and Martin Fayulu with 5.33%. There […]
The community of KwaXimba, under eThekwini Municipality, will finally get reprieve from their water woes and have access to potable water closer to their homes and business establishments. This comes after teams led by KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, visited various local service delivery projects in KwaXimba, including static water tanks that are being installed in […]
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in his second term in office has continued with his developmental strides in Lagos State. In this interview, the Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso spoke extensively on the Governor’s plan to reposition the state. Excerpts: Security challenge is rearing its ugly head in so many parts of […]
“As you enter the 10th Assembly, I urge you to remember that nothing of consequence is achieved by individual effort alone in parliament. You will either rise together or fall alone.” The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has urged senators-elect and members-elect of the 10th National Assembly to engage in discourse that […]
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Liberia: Was Boakai Blindfolded?
-As he tours LTMI facilities The recent tour of the premises of Liberia Traffic Management Incorporated (LTMI), a Lebanese-owned entity with interest from some Liberians by President-elect Joseph N. Boakai has left tongues wagging. Not just because of his physical presence, but also because Mr. Boakai’s tour comes amid an ongoing legal dispute over the […]
A trial of a set of interventions to manage postpartum haemorrhage, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found a 60% reduction in heavy bleeding. A new solution, known as E-MOTIVE, could provide a major breakthrough in reducing deaths from childbirth-related bleeding, according to a landmark study published today by researchers from the World […]
African Cup of Nations joy is marred by displacements and soaring sexual violence in the east as the World Food Programme makes tough decisions amid funding shortages The Democratic Republic of the Congo is, alongside Afghanistan, Yemen and Syria, among the World Food Programme’s biggest emergencies – reeling from decades of conflict and climate change […]