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The UN General Assembly has passed the resolution on transatlantic slavery despite opposition from the US and European countries. The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution recognizing the trafficking of enslaved Africans as the “gravest crime against humanity.” 123 countries voted in favor of the resolution, which was championed by Ghana and backed by the African Union and…
Boston Consulting Group (BCG), which empowers global organisations to grow and build sustainable competitive advantage, has released its latest report, revealing how Africa’s software and applications developer community is scaling fast at 21 per cent annually. The report however said although Africa currently has 4.7 million developers, and competing with regions such as Europe with…
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — Opportunity Africa has launched a pan-African Creative Council, bringing together leading communications, media and marketing figures to advance a stronger, more unified narrative of the continent in line with Agenda 2063. The Council is designed as a continental platform to reshape how Africa is perceived globally and how it defines itself,…
Sub-Saharan Africa’s construction sector is entering a crucial transformational periods. At the centre of this transformation is the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA), a continent-wide initiative designed to close critical infrastructure gaps by 2040 through more than 400 priority projects spanning energy, transport, ICT, and transboundary water systems. With over $360 billion committed,…
The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has stated that Africa remains dependent on hydrocarbons for revenue and foreign exchange, making sustained upstream production non-negotiable. Speaking during the CERAWeek 2026 in Houston, Texas, Ojulari explained that with over 600 trillion cubic feet of proven reserves, gas represents not merely a…
Africa’s digital future hinges on effective governance and combating cybercrime to foster economic growth, trust, and innovation while addressing significant gaps in digital literacy among leaders. As the first quarter of the 21st century passes, it is becoming increasingly clear that Africa’s ability to catch up with the rest of the world will depend on…
*Rwanda defeat Nigeria by 6 wickets for their fourth straight win South Africa’s U-19 team returned to winning ways with 28 runs victory over their Zimbabwean counterparts at the ongoing 5th edition of the Nigeria Women’s Invitational T20 International (WT20i) Tournament at the Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, Lagos. After the Monday rest day for…
A Nigerian academic and researcher at Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Dr. Ada Peter, has been recognised among 25 women shaping conversations on the future of higher education across Africa, by the Education Collaborative. The recognition places Peter alongside prominent education leaders and administrators from across the continent who are rethinking how African universities can…
The African Union Commission has welcomed a new resolution by the United Nations General Assembly recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as one of the gravest crimes against humanity. In a statement, the Chairperson of the Commission praised the adoption of Resolution A/80/L.48, which was led by Ghana. The Chairperson described the move as a major…
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has officially launched the inaugural cohort of its “Afreximbank Accelerator Programme,” bringing together eight high-potential startups from across Africa and the diaspora for an intensive kick-off week taking place in Cairo from 23-27 March 2026. Selected from a highly competitive pool of over 1,600 applications, the cohort represents some of the…
