Africa

Prepare for likely spread of Omicron, WHO urges countries

The development comes as WHO said that it was sending a technical surge team to…

Africa requires $7.1Trn ‘New Deal’ to recover from pandemic – ECA

Pedro said that the new deal for Africa would form part of the external funds…

Nigeria Most Viable Investment Destination in Africa – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari Saturday in Dubai declared that Nigeria remains the most viable and attractive…

Africa steps up Omicron variant detection as COVID-19 cases rise

Detection of the Omicron variant is coinciding with a 54 per cent surge in COVID-19…

Energy Transition Plan: Why Developed Countries Should Favour Africa – Osinbajo

A few days to the commencement of the COP26 holding in the United Kingdom, Nigeria's…

How Africa Can Achieve the Dreams of Founding Fathers

*VP references continent’s young, energetic & digitally inclined population With the advance in digital technology…

Water crisis looming globally as drought increases by 29% in Africa — WMO

By Cecilia Ologunagba UN World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) says the number and duration of droughts…

Rich countries’ reduction of gas funding dangerous for Africa – Osinbajo

“Much of the global investment in clean energy will need to go into Africa. However,…

Africa’s lowest vaccination coverage at 2% unacceptable, WHO tells G20

WHO’s global targets are to support every country to vaccinate at least 10 per cent…

Terrorist groups adapt to new technologies, expand across Africa – UN official

The so-called Islamic State in the Greater Sahara's “West Africa Province” will likely gain from…