Category: Africa
African Union suspends Gabon
The African Union (AU) has suspended Gabon’s membership in the wake of the coup in the Central African country. AU’s Peace and Security Council said on...
African Energy Week: Afreximbank to host deal room
As Africa’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) continue to surge, pan-African supranational multilateral financial institution, the African Export-Import Bank...
EU selects OAU, four other universities for postrgradute programme on artificial intelligence
The European Union (EU) has selected five Nigerian universities, namely Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Bauchi, University of Port Harcourt, University...
Travelogue:Nairobi moments
By Lekan Otufodunrin I have travelled to Kenya more than seven times in the last 15 years. I was back in the country recently for a meeting and noted the...
Why our influence in Africa remains strong despite coups-France
France’s influence in Africa remains strong, and that is why recent coups featured attempts of manipulation aimed at undermining its clout, according to French...
Niger coup: U.S. throws weight behind ECOWAS decision
The US Secretary of State ,Anthony Blinken has expressed the support of the United States for the efforts of the Economic Community of West African States...
ECOWAS orders standby force to restore constitutional order in Niger
The Economic Community of West African States,ECOWAS, has ordered its standby force to restore constitutional order in the Niger Republic. The President of...
Niger Affairs:Tinubu, Islamic stakeholders in West Africa meet
President Bola Tinubu, late Wednesday met with a group of intervention team over the growing tension in Niger Republic. According to reports the group that met...
Niger coup: ECOWAS rues military intervention
West Africa’s regional bloc on Wednesday said a military intervention in junta-ruled Niger was “the last resort” as Nigeria cut electricity supplies...
Why Russia cancels $23bn debt for African countries –Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin says the Russian Government has lifted $23 billion debt burden of African countries. The Russian leader disclosed this...
