Presidential Candidates Sign Peace Pact Days Before Nigeria ...
The 18 presidential candidates of Nigeria’s general election have signed a second peace accord in the capital, Abuja, in a bid to prevent unrest surrounding the February 25 polls.
The pact is to ensure “the conduct of free, fair, credible, transparent and verifiable ... Read More
Jill Biden Says Namibia’s Vibrant Democracy Made It Her Ch...
Jill Biden on Wednesday made the first visit by a U.S. first lady to the southwestern African nation of Namibia - chosen, she said, because of its vibrant democracy. The Namibian president and first lady warmly welcomed her on the ... Read More
Jill Biden To Visit Africa For First Time As First Lady
First lady Jill Biden
Jill Biden arrives in Namibia Wednesday for her first visit to Africa as U.S. first lady.
Biden will focus on women’s empowerment, children’s issues and food insecurity that has ravaged parts of the continent.
“Dr. Biden's trip builds on ... Read More
‘Coups Are Not Durable Solutions to Africa’s Pro...
President Akufo-Addo with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has urged the international community to send a clear message to coup plotters that coups have never been, and will never be durable solutions to Africa’s political, economic and ... Read More
Burkina Faso Marks End Of French Military Operations On Its ...
Head of Burkina Faso's army Colonel Adam Nere receives a flag from French Lieutenant-Colonel Louis Lecacheur during a military handover ceremony at the base of Kamboincin, Burkina Faso, Feb. 18, 2023. (Burkina Faso's General Staff of the Armed Forces via ... Read More
UN Secretary-General Guterres Advocates More Debt Relief For...
António Guterres – UN Secretary-General
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Saturday that African countries are being denied needed debt relief, noting that because of a lack of financial support, the African continent is facing a very difficult situation.
Speaking at a ... Read More
Tunisia Orders Top European Trade Union Official Expelled
A supporter of the Tunisian General Labor Union (UGTT), carries bread as he shouts slogans during a protest against President Kais Saied's policies, accusing him of trying to stifle basic freedoms including union rights, in Sfax, Tunisia, Feb. 18, 2023.
President ... Read More
African Union Vows ‘Zero Tolerance’ To Undemocra...
The African Union insisted Sunday it had a "zero tolerance" policy toward unconstitutional change as it maintained its suspension of four military-ruled countries.
The Sahel states of Burkina Faso, Guinea and Mali as well as Sudan were sanctioned by the Pan-African ... Read More
Effective AfCFTA Implementation Will Boost Africa’s Econom...
Antonio Pedro
Acting Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Antonio Pedro, has urged African nations to accelerate implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in order to become more resilient and globally competitive.
“Only through an ... Read More
Nigerian Politicians Warned About Misinformation Ahead of El...
Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) has warned politicians not to publish false or harmful information in the run-up to next week's presidential election. The warning came after the ruling All Progressives Congress party's campaign director accused the military and ... Read More