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The pursuit of climate-resilient and biodiversity-conscious food systems, which are commended by the United Nations, are flickering new hope into the livesof millions of Africans who still go to bed hungry. The agenda “right to food” is also being intensified. Many countries are integrating their national food systems with their agriculture. Yet, the right to…
The Learning and Development Network International (LDNI) is set to host the Champions of Talent Development (CTD) Conference 2025, Africa’s largest gathering of HR and talent development leaders in transforming the African workforce. The conference, themed ‘Future-Fit Talent: Learning, Leading, and Thriving,’ will take place from September 16 to 18, 2025, in Lagos. It aims…
An oil and gas rig. PHOTO/AEC By SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT [email protected] Shell’s plans to explore for oil and gas in South Africa’s Orange Basin, recently granted environmental authorization to drill up to five deepwater wells, now faces a court appeal from environmental groups and coastal communities. While legal challenges are a natural part of democratic governance,…
Nigeria has emerged as the leader in economic expansion and employment opportunities in Singapore’s deepening trade relationship with West Africa, which has seen an 85 percent rise to $7.47 billion from 2020 to 2024. A review of the growing collaboration between Singapore and West Africa shows Nigeria emerging as a key contributor. Analysis of data…
Madagascar joined Tanzania in the quarter-finals of the African Nations championships (Chan) on Saturday as both advanced from Group B. Co-hosts Tanzania finished top of the group despite a goalless draw against the Central African Republic. The single point took Tanzania to 10, while newcomers Central Africa Republic finished bottom of the group with one…
First Malaria Drug for Infants The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) welcomed the approval of the first malaria treatment designed for newborns and infants under five kilograms, calling it a breakthrough for Africa’s most vulnerable children. The new artemether-lumefantrin formulation for children was developed through a partnership between Novartis and the Medicines…
Africa’s landmass is so big that Russia, China, India and the United States could fit in it. But that’s not the impression you get when you look at the world map that’s been in use for more than 450 years. ALSO READ: African Union urges replacement of outdated world map that shrinks Africa The widely…
Progress towards a legally binding global treaty on plastics pollution stalled and went into reverse this week. The United Nations Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, ran overtime. It’s likely to conclude this evening, without agreement. This is an incredibly disappointing result. As a member of the Scientists’ Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty,…
Nearly 600 million people across the African continent still lack access to electricity. Close to one billion rely on traditional biofuels for cooking. Africa is also very vulnerable to climate change, even though it has contributed less than 5% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions over the past 170 years. Speeding up the move to…
After nearly a decade of legal siege, £50 million worth of prime London properties have been released from UK court restraints, marking the end of one of the most politically charged property battles to cross continents. The Political Spark in Abuja The saga began during Nigeria’s tense 2015 election season, when billionaire businessman Benedict Peters…
