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Africa

July 1, 2025

U.S.-Africa business summit yields $2.5 billion

The U.S. Department of State stated that the summit, held from June 22 to 25, drew more than 2,700 U.S. and African public and private sector leaders.

U.S.-Africa Business Summit
June 28, 2025

ECA urges adoption of nuclear energy in Africa’s power sector

He cited South Africa’s 40-year-old Koeberg nuclear plant as proof that nuclear energy could work on the continent.

Economic Commission for Africa
June 28, 2025

80-year-old Museveni seeks to extend reign in Uganda for over 40 years

Mr Museveni, 80, in a post on X on Saturday, announced that he has picked up his party’s presidential and chairmanship nomination forms.

Yoweri Museveni
June 28, 2025

Violence, anarchy can’t get me out of office, Kenyan president responds to ‘Ruto must go’ calls

Mr Ruto warned political and religious leaders backing violent protests to avoid burning the country up.

Ruto and Kenyan protesters
June 28, 2025

Tour operators seek reforms to ease cross-border travel in West Africa

Ms Mustapha urged governments in the region to collaborate on infrastructure development.

West African Travel Expo
June 28, 2025

Debt service payments by developing countries hit $921 billion in 2024: UN report

Ms Mohammed regretted that a decade after the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), development was facing serious headwinds.

Dollars
June 28, 2025

Experts advocate development of tourism in West Africa

Mr Luka-Elumelu noted that ECOWAS had made significant contributions to tourism in West Africa through various initiatives.

Map of Africa
June 27, 2025

Job creation crucial for Africa’s greatness: Dangote

Mr Dangote urged Africans to adopt the mantra “Africa First,” inspired by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Aliko Dangote
June 27, 2025

FRSC emerges permanent secretariat of road safety lead agencies in Africa

The Federal Road Safety Corps has emerged as the host of the permanent secretariat of the African Association of Road Safety Lead Agencies.

FRSC building
June 27, 2025

CSOs call for decisive action on road traffic deaths

The FRSC corps marshal, who led Nigeria’s delegation to the assembly, reaffirmed the country’s readiness to lead with distinction.

road crash