Addis Ababa — Professor Makane Mbengue, the African Union’s External Counsel at the International Court of Justice, underscored that African states’ rights and duties in the fight against global warming can no longer be treated as mere political aspirations. In his view, the responsibilities to address climate-driven challenges are binding obligations, indispensable to safeguarding the…
In any successful business, the desire to expand is often powerful, and for franchising it is no different. Once a franchisee has successfully operated a single outlet, the next logical step would appear to be growth by opening a second or third store for multi-store ownership, or even building a regional footprint. “Real, sustainable growth…
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Accra, Ghana — Young people are not just beneficiaries of education but key partners in shaping its future. At just 26 years old, Haruna Asulibii Bariku is a powerful example of resilience, determination, and the transformative power of opportunity. “I came from a humble background in a poor family. I am the second-born of my…
Here are the key events from day 1,345 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Published On 31 Oct 202531 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Here is how things stand on Friday, October 31, 2025: Fighting Russia’s Ministry of Defence said its forces took control of the villages of Krasnohirske in…
Sudan’s military chief has confirmed the army’s withdrawal from its last western stronghold of el-Fasher after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) declared control of the city. In a televised address on Monday evening, Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said he had approved the withdrawal in response to the “systematic destruction and killing of civilians”. He…
Damian Zane and Danai Nesta Kupemba Reuters Hundreds of thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes because of the ongoing conflict Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) says it has taken control of the western city of el-Fasher, marking a turning point in the civil war. The group said in a statement…
No country is safe from the devastating impacts of extreme weather — and saving lives means making early-warning systems accessible to all, UN chief António Guterres said on Wednesday. “Early-warning systems work,” he told the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in Geneva. “They give farmers the power to protect their crops and livestock. Enable families to…
Africa’s true digital strength lies in the mindset of its young innovators, not just in technology adoption, and stakeholders must work together to harness this potential, according to Sunil Taldar, Group CEO and Managing Director of Airtel Africa. Taldar made the remarks during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) at the Kigali Convention Centre, a three-day…
A renowned development expert, Dr Otive Igbuzor, has identified quality of leadership, effective governance and the strength of institutions as essential factors for the progress of African nations. The human rights advocate said the lack of such in any system usually leads to stagnation in terms of development. Delivering a keynote address at the 2025…
