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Africa

September 21, 2024

ECOWAS meets to approve Lagos-Abidjan Highway design

The meeting in Lagos, chaired by Nigeria’s Works Minister Dave Umahi, discussed the project, which is expected to cost $15 billion and deepen regional economic integration.

Image of ECOWAS event
September 21, 2024
September 21, 2024

Nigeria slams terrorist attack on military airport in Mali, condoles victims’ families

Mr Eche said, “It must be emphasised that acts of terrorism, regardless of where they occur, represent a threat to peace and security for the entire region.’’

September 21, 2024

UNICEF seeks $59 million to tackle mpox in Burundi, DRC, four other African countries

Burundi has more than 14,000 suspected mpox cases but no reported deaths.

Hands of a monkey pox patient
September 20, 2024

UN strongly condemns Mali terrorist attack

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for accountability following a “despicable” terrorist attack in Mali.

JNIM militants
September 18, 2024

Gavi Alliance orders 500 million mpox vaccine doses for Africa

The EU and member countries have already promised the affected countries 620,000 vaccine doses.

September 18, 2024

Malawi launches e-justice programme to modernise judicial system

Malawi on Tuesday launched an e-justice programme to modernise the country’s judicial system by enhancing digital access to judicial services.

Malawi's Ministry of Justice Logo
September 17, 2024

UNESCO urges protection of West Africa’s intangible cultural heritage

UNESCO’s regional office for West Africa made this appeal in his welcome address at a three-day workshop in Abuja on Tuesday, which commenced September 17, 2024.

UNESCO
September 17, 2024

UK commits £1.9 million to boost tech innovation in Nigeria, Ghana

The commission said the Sankore call for proposals would support the UK government’s partnership with Nigeria and Ghana in science, technology, and innovation.

UK Minister for Africa, Lord Collins
September 17, 2024

Ghanaian ex-President Mahama misbehaving, says VP Bawumia

Ghana’s Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia and NPP presidential flagbearer, has excoriated former President John Mahama for using “indecent utterances”  not befitting a former leader

former President John Mahama and Ghana's Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia