Nigeria: The Neglect and Death of a Young Woman in Nigeria
I didn’t expect to find children, let alone toddlers, in a state-run institution for adults in Kano, northern Nigeria. One of the them was Aisha, a girl between 3 and 4 years old, who lived there with her mother, Hauwa, 25, who was deaf and had a psychosocial disability. We found Hauwa lying on the […]
Honorable Minister Dr. Jumoke Oduwole Commends Mr. Adebayo Ogunlesi’s Commitment To Leading Global Investment Strategic Group For Nigeria’s Economy
In a significant move to bolster Nigeria’s economic prospects, renowned global business leader, Chairperson of Global Infrastructure Partners and Board member of Open AI Mr. Adebayo Ogunlesi, has committed to supporting the nation’s investment drive. During the recently held World Economic Forum at Davos Mr. Ogunlesi tasked the Honorable Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment with coordinating […]
Nairobi Launch Of Africa Youth In Tourism Summit (AYTIS) 2025: 29 January 2025
Africa Tourism Partners, alongside its host partner, TEAMS Africa, is excited to announce the launch of the 7th Africa Youth in Tourism Summit (AYTIS) 2025 (www.youthtourismsummit.com) on January 29, 2025, at the SNDBX offices in Nairobi. This pivotal event will unveil the dynamic plans for AYTIS 2025, set to inspire and empower the next generation […]
Powering Mozambique’s Sustainable Energy Future: New Government To Unite With Global Energy Leaders At Mozambique Gas & Energy Summit & Exhibition To Propel Nation Forward As An Energy Powerhouse
As the world continues to evolve towards a new era in natural gas and low-carbon energy production, Mozambique as a supplier, is positioning itself at the centre of this transformation, by ensuring its energy projects and products are ready to meet the growing domestic, regional and global demand for sustainable, secure and affordable energy. Following […]
Lagos Are You Ready For Global Citizen’s Move Afrika?
Move Afrika 2025 with John Legend is coming to Lagos on February 25, 2025 The countdown has begun for next month’s Move Afrika: Lagos. EGOT-winning, critically acclaimed, multiplatinum artist and producer, John Legend will headline Global Citizen’s highly anticipated Move Afrika tour and perform at the iconic BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda, on February 21, […]
Nigeria Seeks WEF Support for African Atlantic Gas Pipeline
Nigeria wishes to partner with the World Economic Forum (WEF) on the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline (AAGP) to connect Nigeria to Morocco, other African nations, and Europe. The nation’s vice president, Kashim Shettima, announced this desire during a bilateral meeting with WEF President Børge Brende in Davos, explaining that the pipeline aims to enhance energy […]
Mozambique’s Maputo Port Embarks on First Phase of Mega Expansion
The Maputo Port Development Company has initiated the first phase of its $2 billion expansion project to transform the Maputo Port into a leading regional shipping hub. This phase, projected to cost $164 million, will more than double the port’s container terminal capacity from the current 255,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) to 530,000 (TEUs) annually […]
Starlink Now Kenya’s 8th Biggest Internet Service Provider
Starlink has become Kenya’s eighth-largest internet provider, growing its subscriber base to 16,746 and capturing a 1.1% market share. This rapid ascent, surpassing competitors like Liquid Telecommunications, highlights the ISP’s popularity in the country’s satellite internet market. Starlink’s affordability and improved latency, thanks to a Nairobi-based ground facility, have driven demand, especially in underserved areas. […]
M23 Rebels Seize Goma as Tensions Escalate Between DRC and Rwanda
M23 rebels, reportedly backed by Rwanda, have seized Goma, the largest city in eastern DR Congo, sparking fears of regional escalation. Gunfire erupted hours after the rebel group announced their takeover, with the Congolese government calling it a “declaration of war” by Rwanda. The UN has reported mass panic among Goma’s two million residents as […]
South Africa Enacts Controversial Land Expropriation Law
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a contentious law allowing land expropriation without compensation, sparking praise and opposition. The law, aimed at addressing land ownership disparities rooted in apartheid, permits expropriation only when it is “just, equitable, and in the public interest.” The legislation follows a five-year consultative process as well as the recommendations […]
