Monday, June 29, 2026

Africa Day

June 1, 2026

Envoy urges Africa to prioritise education for displaced children

He said armed conflicts, terrorism, violent extremism and humanitarian crises had displaced millions of Africans and disrupted children’s access to education.

IPDs
May 26, 2026

Africa Day: Putin hails continent’s economic progress

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised African countries for their achievements across various sectors of their economies.

Putin
May 25, 2026

Congo to grant visa-free entry to Africans from 2027

According to him, Africa’s future depends on stronger regional cooperation.

President Dennis Sassou Nguesso. [PHOTO CREDIT: VOA]
May 25, 2026

UN chief urges stronger funding for water, sanitation in Africa

“These services are the bedrock of public health, human dignity and economic opportunity,” he said.

UN Secretary General António Guterres speaking at the World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland
May 26, 2025

Catholic bishops urge world leaders to promote justice, protect Africans from suffering

Mr Ambongo advised global leaders to embark on actions that promote life, earth and peace. 

Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu
May 26, 2025

AU calls for justice, unity on Africa Day

“Africa must no longer be an afterthought in global geopolitics. Let us reaffirm our shared values,” said Mr Youssouf.

AU leaders
May 25, 2023

Africa Day: My vision for payments in Africa

Africa is at the heart and centre of what we do. And why not? My beloved continent inspired me to start Flutterwave in the first place.

Olugbenga GB Agboola
May 25, 2022

Africa provides hope despite new challenges: UN

UN Secretary-General António Guterres says Africa is a home for hope, citing the continent’s “growing and vibrant youth population.”

African youths used to illustrate the story