Luanda — The President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, affirmed Sunday the need for the African Union to assert an active presence on the ground to combat terrorist groups and organized crime networks, as well as to deliver vital humanitarian assistance, through the concrete deployment of AU organs, most notably the Special Representatives of the…
Climate hazards are compounding decades of conflict-driven displacement, while fragmented responses expose vulnerable communities to repeated crises. Millions of people in the Great Lakes region have spent decades displaced by conflict, but climate change is adding a new layer to the crisis. Floods, landslides and rising lake waters are uprooting communities and sometimes displacing people…
President Bola Tinubu has formally reported the recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Africans and other nationals in South Africa to the African Union, warning that the incidents undermine the continent’s solidarity, unity and peaceful coexistence. Specifically, he requested prompt collective action from the continent’s leaders, including the placement of this matter on the agenda…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has adopted a framework aimed at strengthening the organisation, representation and regional influence of tourism business associations across the sub-rgion. The framework provides guidelines for the recognition and accreditation of Regional Business Associations (RBAs), with the aim of promoting transparency, accountability, stronger institutional governance and deeper regional…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally reported the xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Africans and other nationals in South Africa to the African Union, warning that the incidents undermine the continent’s solidarity, unity and peaceful coexistence. The President also requested immediate action from African leaders, including the placement of the issue on the agenda for…
Russia Says It Helped Foil Niger Coup Russia has said that its African Corps forces helped Nigerien troops repel an attempted coup in the capital, Niamey, after explosions and gunfire were reported near a key military airbase and the presidential palace. Nigerien authorities later said the rebellion had been contained. Russia said the situation was under the…
Nigeria’s president says enough is enough and demands urgent action to sustain Africa’s solidarity and unity at the 21st Extraordinary AU Summit. President Bola Tinubu has formally reported the recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Africans and other nationals in South Africa to the African Union, warning that the incidents undermine the continent’s solidarity, unity…
* Warns that the incidents undermine continent’s solidarity, unity and peaceful coexistence * Seeks urgent action to preserve peace at 21st Extraordinary AU Summit Deji Elumoye in Abuja Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines President Bola Tinubu on Sunday formally lodged a complaint against the recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against…
Facing a projected shortage of more than six million health professionals by 2035, African countries are stepping up efforts to strengthen their workforce, with a new decade-long plan announced on Wednesday during a meeting of health ministers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Key points The new plan calls for coordinated investment to ensure countries have a…
outh Africa levelled their series against New Zealand as they beat the All Blacks 33-26 in the second of four Tests at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. The Springboks bounced back from a 33-16 defeat in the first Test in Johannesburg, scoring from the first attack of the match and dominating much of the contest….
