Tuesday, June 30, 2026

African leaders

May 15, 2026

IFC boss Makhtar Diop meets Tinubu, targets investments in energy, other sectors

Mr Diop said the IFC is interested in discussing modalities for collaboration with Nigeria.

Tinubu/Makhtar Diop
March 5, 2026

Training key for next generation of African leaders: Obasanjo

Mr Obasanjo said disciplined and visionary leadership can transform communities, strengthen institutions, and redirect nations toward sustainable development.

Obasanjo at 88th birthday
May 3, 2025

Shettima, African leaders witness inauguration of Gabon’s president

Mr Nguema thanked the country’s citizens for their support, which led to his emergence as a democratically elected president of Gabon.

Kashim Shettima and other African leaders at the inauguration of Gabon's president
December 15, 2024

Tinubu urges ECOWAS leaders to learn from Ghana’s democratic process

He noted that the process ultimately set a democratic standard for the West African region.

President Bola Tinubu
November 23, 2024

African leaders urge collective action to secure future

African leaders say as global uncertainty rises, there is an urgent need for bold, collective action to secure Africa’s economic future and foster resilience.

African Leaders
November 6, 2024

Sanwo-Olu urges African leaders to develop proactive health strategy

Mr Sanwo-Olu said they must also invest in primary healthcare, surveillance and emergency preparedness.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Credit: Babajide Sanwo-Olu)
October 14, 2024

Lawmaker urges nations to strengthen Africa’s economic network

Mr Nwoko stated that this could not be achieved without “steadfast leadership.”

African Leaders
September 23, 2024

Rudolf Okonkwo: Vice President Kashim Shettima’s speech to the United Nations General Assembly

It is not too early for you to start asking yourself, what will we change to live in peace and harmony with this emerging Africa?

Vice-President Kashim Shettima at Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC).
April 24, 2024

African leaders, heads of govts, UN adopt Abuja Declaration on counter-terrorism

They called upon external actors to cease support(s) to terrorist groups on the continent.

Heads States and Government, Ministers of Defence, National Security Advisors
February 6, 2024

Don advocates increased budgetary allocation to health sector

The lecturer advised the Federal Government to adopt the minimum standard stated by the World Health Organisation.

WHO