Category: Africa

Nigeria to become Africa’s largest Avocado Pea producer by 2030 – Obasanjo

  Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed that Nigeria could be largest producer of Avocado crop by 2030 with the enthusiasm of the country’s...

Protest: Zimbabwean politician denied bail for third time

  A Zimbabwean court on Friday denied bail for the third time to an opposition politician, who called for anti-government protests in July, ruling he could be a...

Libya’s UN backed govt declares immediate ceasefire

  Signs that peace may return to war-torn Libya emerged on Friday as UN-recognized government declared an immediate unilateral truce in the country and called for...

Malian colonel, Assimi Goita, declares self head of junta

  Malian army officer Colonel Assimi Goita has announced himself on Wednesday as the coup leader who overthrew President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita. “Let me introduce...

Soldiers topple Mailian PM

Mali Prime Minister,Keita toppled by Soldiers Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita was detained on Tuesday by mutinying soldiers in the capital Bamako, two security...

Mauritius oil spill: Wrecked ship, MV Wakashio breaks up

  A Japanese bulk carrier that has leaked hundreds of tonnes of fuel oil off the Mauritius coast has broken apart, authorities in the island nation say. The MV...

Victor Williams’ CEO of NBA Africa

  The National Basketball Association (NBA) (www.NBA.com) today named Victor Williams CEO of NBA Africa, effective Aug. 17, 2020, it was announced by NBA...

African Energy Chamber: Transition Committee appoints Advisory C’mittee to end energy poverty

  As the Covid-19 pandemic is set to accelerate the global energy transition, the African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org/) is appointing an Advisory...

Zimbabwesecurity forces clear streets to abort protest

  Zimbabwe’s security forces Thursday cleared people off streets of the capital Harare and forced shops to close, a day before planned anti-government protests...

WTO: We’ve not endorsed Egyptian candidate – AU

  The African Union has denied endorsing any candidate for the office of the director-general of the World Trade Organization. The organisation headquartered in...