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African Leaders at the Forefront of Water and Climate Resilience at the Global Summit in Madrid

African Leaders at the Forefront of Water and Climate Resilience at the Global Summit in Madrid

MADRID, Spain, 20th October 2025 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/-As droughts, floods, and water crises intensify across the continent, African ministers and leaders are mobilizing ahead of the 2025 Sector Ministers’ Meeting (SMM), taking place on October 22–23 in Madrid. This political convergence marks a decisive step in the continent’s collective effort to secure water security and strengthen […]

Nigeria International Trade Fair Returns Nov 21 – Nov 30 2025 At The Lagos International Trade Fair Complex

Nigeria International Trade Fair Returns Nov 21 – Nov 30 2025 At The Lagos International Trade Fair Complex

The Nigeria International Trade Fair (NITF) returns November 21 – November 30 2025 at the Trade Fair Complex, Lagos-Badagry Expressway, restoring the fair’s original name, location and national mandate after a multi-year hiatus. The 2025 edition runs under the theme, “Trade, Technology and Transformation: Leveraging Digital Trade for Economic and Industrial Growth.”  As the Federal […]

Sanlam Investments Renews Sponsorship Of Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026

Sanlam Investments Renews Sponsorship Of Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026

Sanlam Investments has confirmed its third sponsorship of Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES), taking place in February 2026, reaffirming its commitment to financing Africa’s sustainable future through innovation in renewable energy, water security, waste reduction, ocean and climate finance. Since its inception in 2023, AGES has become a key platform for connecting global capital with […]

Dangote Refinery blames high prices for reduced crude inflows

Dangote Refinery blames high prices for reduced crude inflows

Nigeria’s massive Dangote Refinery is pushing back against reports of operational troubles, stating that a recent reduction in crude oil intake is a deliberate price strategy, not a sign of failure. During a media tour, Edwin Devakumar, vice president of Dangote Industries, explained that the refinery is strategically adjusting crude purchases in response to high global prices […]

Morocco launches youth-focused reforms amid social protests

Morocco launches youth-focused reforms amid social protests

In a direct response to recent youth-led protests, the Moroccan government has unveiled a sweeping reform package designed to boost youth participation in politics and improve vital social services. The government plans to ease eligibility rules for candidates under 35, provide financial support for campaigns, and strengthen political party transparency, while encouraging greater involvement from women and […]

Debt crisis to take center stage at Johannesburg G20 summit

Debt crisis to take center stage at Johannesburg G20 summit

African leaders are preparing to make a forceful case for comprehensive debt relief at the upcoming G20 summit in Johannesburg next month. According to reports, they will argue that soaring external debt repayments are crippling national budgets, causing nations to divert crucial funds from health, education, and development projects. This financial strain, they contend, is a root […]

South Africa charts bold nuclear and gas-fueled energy future

South Africa charts bold nuclear and gas-fueled energy future

South Africa has unveiled an ambitious energy blueprint aimed at ensuring greater power security for its citizens. The revised Integrated Resource Plan projects a $128 billion investment in energy infrastructure by 2042, with nuclear and gas rising to 16% of total generation capacity, up from just 3%, while coal dependence falls from 58% to 27%. To achieve […]

Kenya’s Geofry Toroitich shines at 50th Amsterdam marathon

Kenya’s Geofry Toroitich shines at 50th Amsterdam marathon

In a stunning display of speed and strategy, Kenya’s Geofry Toroitich Kipchumba emerged victorious at the 50th Amsterdam Marathon, setting a spectacular new course record of 2:03:30. The time, which smashed Kipchumba’s personal best, stands as the fourth-fastest marathon in the world this year, surpassing Ethiopian Tamirat Tola’s previous record. After a large pack of elite runners, including Olympic champion Joshua Cheptegei, stayed together for the […]

Nigeria’s military denies coup rumors over Independence Day parade cancellation

Nigeria’s military denies coup rumors over Independence Day parade cancellation

The Nigerian military has firmly dismissed reports that linked the cancellation of the nation’s 65th Independence Day parade to an alleged coup plot. Defense officials labeled these claims as entirely false and malicious, and alleged that they were intended to create public tension and distrust. They provided a clear, operational rationale for the decision: the cancellation […]

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