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AU issues DRC crisis warning

APA -Addis Ababa(Ethiopia)25 January 2025 | 22:02

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has expressed concern over the deteriorating security and humanitarian situations in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

SERAP sues Nigerian Gov’t, NCC over 50% tariff hike

Goddy Ikeh26 January 2025 | 17:11

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian Government and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) over the “arbitrary, unconstitutional, unlawful, unfair, and unreasonable” increase in telecom tariffs.

Minister defends hike in telecom tariffs in Nigeria

Goddy Ikeh26 January 2025 | 16:30

Sahel trio prepares Ecowas exit

APA-Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) 25 January 2025 | 19:44

Goddy Ikeh24 January 2025 | 18:34

$910m needed to support humanitarian efforts in north-east Nigeria in 2025 – UN

Goddy Ikeh24 January 2025 | 14:06

Benin suspends 6 media outlets until further notice

Goddy Ikeh24 January 2025 | 13:54

Nigeria’s energy sector attracted $6.7bn investment in 2024 – Official

Goddy Ikeh24 January 2025 | 12:35

Nigerian equity market sustains bearish trend as ASI declines by 0.05

Politics

Exiled Jammeh throws down the gauntlet to Gambia’s Barrow

APA-Banjul (The Gambia)24 January 2025 | 13:40

Exactly eight years since Yahya Jammeh fled the country following his unexpected election loss to Adama Barrow, the question of his return has not always stayed far off the main political discourse in The Gambia.

Ghazouani stresses dialogue for peace in Africa

APA-Nouakchott (Mauritania)22 January 2025 | 20:48

Africa peace award for Ivorian president

APA-Nouakchott (Mauritania)22 January 2025 | 11:54

Zimbabwean churches oppose Mnangagwa third-term bid

APA-Harare (Zimbabwe)22 January 2025 | 07:08

Chad: Final results of legislative elections announced

APA-Ndjamena-(Chad)21 January 2025 | 14:15

Is inclusive gov’t a solution to Mozambique’s political crisis?

APA-Maputo (Mozambique)21 January 2025 | 10:11

Exiled Mengistu: Ethiopia’s ‘Red Terror’ ex ruler still riding his luck

APA -Addis Ababa(Ethiopia)20 January 2025 | 10:44

Technology

Interswitch, FSI train 100 Nigerians in software testing

Goddy Ikeh23 December 2024 | 13:04

Interswitch and Financial Services Innovators (FSI) have collaborated to train 100 young Nigerians in software testing.

European AI school opens Abidjan branch

APA-Abidjan-(Cote d'Ivoire)28 November 2024 | 13:56

ATDA 2024: A roadmap for AI-driven Africa

APA-Abidjan-(Cote d'Ivoire)22 November 2024 | 10:39

Over 800m Africans excluded from digital economy: UNECA chief

APA -Addis Ababa(Ethiopia)22 November 2024 | 09:13

Senegal launches special prize for military innovation

APA-Dakar (Senegal)08 November 2024 | 20:33

Nigeria secures N2.8bn Google grant for AI development – Minister

Goddy Ikeh01 November 2024 | 12:26

Morocco: Boeing, ACME to promote advanced engineering, manufacturing

APA-Rabat (Morocco)31 October 2024 | 19:53

East Africa inch closer toward digital integration

APA-Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)25 October 2024 | 12:29

Ethiopia’s digital economy to spur over $10.8b to GDP by 2028 – Report

APA-Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)25 October 2024 | 12:13

Morocco advocates for bridging the digital divide in AI

APA-Rabat (Morocco)23 October 2024 | 12:55

Morocco takes flight with first locally-made military drone

APA-Rabat (Morocco)14 October 2024 | 14:28

Finance

Ethiopia launches online trading platform

APA -Addis Ababa(Ethiopia)25 January 2025 | 22:17

The Ethiopian Commodity Exchange (ECX) officially launched an online trading system where buyers and sellers can transact from different locations.

Guinea and UK seal modernisation deal

APA-Conakry-(Guinea)25 January 2025 | 20:57

East Africa poised for 5.7 percent economic growth – Report

APA -Addis Ababa(Ethiopia)25 January 2025 | 19:37

Moroccan employers urged to support domestic and African businesses

APA-Rabat (Morocco)23 January 2025 | 12:40

Culture

Morocco celebrates traditional Amazigh New Year

APA-Rabat (Morocco)14 January 2025 | 12:41

APA-Johannesburg (South Africa)08 January 2025 | 15:06

South African singer and actress Winnie Khumalo dies

APA-Ndjamena-(Chad)02 January 2025 | 14:52

Rape of a minor rocks Chad

APA-Rabat (Morocco)10 December 2024 | 18:59

Morocco lists 13 cultural emblems under UNESCO’s intangible heritage

Goddy Ikeh13 November 2024 | 10:11

Nigerian gov’t eyes investment in arts – Minister

Sports

Nigeria gears up for Sports Investment Summit

Goddy Ikeh22 January 2025 | 14:30

The Nigerian National Sports Commission (NSC) on Tuesday reaffirmed its active participation as a partner and co-host of the upcoming Sports Africa Investment Summit (SAIS) 2025.

Eritrean athletes shine at Mumbai Marathon

APA-Asmara (Eritrea)20 January 2025 | 09:32

CHAN 2025 draw features five tough groups

APA - Dakar (Senegal)16 January 2025 | 14:58

CAF moves CHAN 2024 to August 2025

APA-Cairo (Egypt)15 January 2025 | 09:22

Former Burkinabe minister indicted over stadium renovation

APA-Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) 10 January 2025 | 16:19

Moroccan national team shines in Kings League, defying expectations

APA-Rabat (Morocco)09 January 2025 | 12:49

Ghanaian journalist Gary joins Sporty Group as Regional Content Lead in Ghana

Goddy Ikeh08 January 2025 | 21:31

Environnement

Morocco in campaign against cold wave

APA-Rabat (Morocco)20 January 2025 | 13:00

Morocco’s Cold Weather Response Plan targets an estimated total population of nearly 872,778, grouped into 169,134 households. The Moroccan Ministry of Interior, in coordination with…

Quakes force Ethiopia pastoralists to evacuation centers

APA -Addis Ababa(Ethiopia)08 January 2025 | 23:38

Sudan faces widespread famine amidst devastating conflict

APA-Khartoum (Sudan)08 January 2025 | 11:05

Morocco ranks 8th in global climate performance index

APA-Rabat (Morocco)06 January 2025 | 11:56

Senegal & climate change: Radio listener clubs, a hope for agropastoralists

APA - Dakar (Senegal)19 December 2024 | 09:32

Senegalese meteorologist appointed to lead African Center

APA-Niamey (Niger)17 December 2024 | 11:00

Senegal & climate change: Radio listener clubs, a hope for agropastoralists

APA - Dakar (Senegal)19 December 2024 | 09:32

Senegalese meteorologist appointed to lead African Center

APA-Niamey (Niger)17 December 2024 | 11:00

UN chief urges G20 to lead in climate justice, tech advancement

APA-Johannesburg (South Africa)12 December 2024 | 07:25

Morocco highlights risk pooling as a climate resilience strategy

APA-Rabat (Morocco)10 December 2024 | 14:44

Health

Senegal reports two cases of Crimean Congo fever (media)

APA - Dakar (Senegal)24 January 2025 | 09:18

Rwanda receives 390 portable tele-ultrasound devices to improve medical services

Goddy Ikeh22 January 2025 | 19:11

South Sudan steps up cholera response with WHO support

APA-Juba (South Sudan)22 January 2025 | 14:04

Tanzania confirms new Marburg case

APA-Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)21 January 2025 | 11:11

Ethiopia school hijab controversy rages on

APA -Addis Ababa(Ethiopia)

Uganda’s deputy speaker issues directive on varsity expansion

APA-Kampala (Uganda)

Côte d’Ivoire reviews secondary school curricula

APA-Abidjan-(Cote d'Ivoire)

Korea donates rice for school meals in three W/African countries

APA-Nouakchott (Mauritania)

society

82 kg of cannabis seized in Dakar

APA - Dakar (Senegal)21 January 2025 | 11:21

Yennayer: Morocco celebrates 2975 – Free Peoples’ New Year

APA-Rabat (Morocco)15 January 2025 | 11:44

Burundian officials study Senegal’s community program

APA-Dakar (Senegal)15 January 2025 | 10:41

Chad prosecutor investigates “conspiracy against the state”

Abdoulie Sey09 January 2025 | 19:56