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Abidjan

September 8, 2025

ECOWAS Lassa fever conference opens in Abidjan

The Economic Community of West African States’ Lassa Fever International Conference began on Monday in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

ECOWAS Lassa fever conference, Abidjan (Credit: NAN)
September 1, 2025

New AfDB president vow to prioritise reforms, partnerships, youths in 100 days

Mr Tah said Africa is young, ambitious and restless with potential.

Sidi Ould Tah
August 3, 2025

D’Tigress win fifth Afrobasket championship, await Tinubu’s $100,000 largesse

Forty-eight hours before the final, D’Tigress had been pushed to the limit by Senegal in a dramatic semi-final clash.

D’Tigress
August 3, 2025
D'Tigress and Tinubu
June 6, 2025

World Bank calls for impact-driven partnerships to tackle Africa’s needs

The World Bank has called for more impact-driven partnerships to address Africa’s development challenges.

Akinwumi Adesina and World Bank president, Ajay Banga
May 30, 2025

Nigeria commits to fresh $500 million NTF contribution to AfDB

“The $500 million you have committed to the AfDB for the NTF will allow us to do balance sheet optimisation,” stated Mr Adesina.

Wale Edun, Minister of Finance
May 28, 2025

UN secretary-general hails AfDB president for sterling leadership

“Dr Adesina, your vision and dedication to just and sustainable development have changed countless lives across Africa,” said the UN chief.

Akinwunmi Adesina
May 27, 2025

Tinubu’s reforms boosted Nigeria’s economy: AfDB

The report attributed 13 per cent to industry growth, driven by higher oil production, which rose 2.8 per cent to 1.56 million barrels per day in 2024.

AfDB
May 21, 2025

Morocco hosts 83rd Session of African Parliamentary Union’s executive committee

The APU serves as a forum for dialogue and cooperation among national parliaments of Africa.

African Parliamentary Union
May 14, 2025

Lassa Fever: WAHO expands coalition to accelerate vaccine access in West Africa

The West African Health Organisation has expanded its Lassa Fever Coalition to accelerate vaccine access in the region.

Lassa fever infected patient