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President Tinubu Charges WEC Nigeria to Lead Global Energy Discussions
President Bola Tinubu has directed the new WEC Nigeria leadership to prioritize African interests in global energy decisions following the country's official admission into the World Energy Council.
August 7, 2026
PUBG MOBILE Partners with Nigerian Artist Ayomaff for Regional Campaign
PUBG MOBILE has teamed up with Nigerian artist Ayomaff to release the track Ya Man and launch a localized campaign for its African player base.
August 7, 2026
ITUC-Africa Urges Caution to Prevent New Green Colonialism
ITUC-Africa warns that the continent must manage its own energy transition to ensure it drives local industrialization and job creation rather than serving foreign interests.
August 6, 2026
ITUC-Africa Urges African Leaders to Prioritize Poverty Reduction Through Industrialization
ITUC-Africa argues that African industrialization must prioritize human welfare, explicitly opposing Nigeria's plans to remove electricity subsidies.
August 6, 2026
Flutterwave Executive Sees Real-Time African Cross-Border Payments on the Horizon
Flutterwave’s Gabriel Ologunwa argues that Africa is nearing a breakthrough in real-time, cost-effective cross-border payments through improved technology and regulatory collaboration.
August 5, 2026
Cameroon leader expands presidential security detail amid extended disappearance
President Paul Biya of Cameroon has reinforced his personal security detail with high-ranking military appointments amid ongoing public concern over his two-month absence.
August 5, 2026
Top 10 African Nations for Visa-Free Travel Within the Continent
A look at the African countries that provide their citizens with the most extensive visa-free access to other nations within the continent, led by Seychelles and Benin.
August 3, 2026
Nosimot Soneye: Tackling Malaria, a Preventable Tragedy That Persists
Despite scientific advances, malaria remains a leading cause of preventable death in Africa, necessitating urgent collective action, proper diagnosis, and improved healthcare infrastructure to save lives.
August 2, 2026
Hostilities cease between Ethiopian military and Tigray forces
Armed hostilities between the Ethiopian military and Tigrayan rebels have ceased following a short period of heavy fighting near the Sudanese border.
August 2, 2026
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim Asserts Africa’s Wealth and Independence
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim calls for an end to African reliance on foreign aid, advocating instead for trade and partnership while pushing for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.
August 2, 2026