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Reclaiming Africa’s Agency — Or Another Elegant Conversation?
The upcoming Africa Development Conference 2026 at Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Law School carries a powerful theme: “Reclaiming Africa’s Agency...
Africa and the Deadly Dust from Iran
Azu Ishiekwene These are sad times. Who could have believed that after the US and its allies destroyed Iraq in search of “weapons of mass destruction” and...
2074: Will Tinubu Push The Industrial Revolution That Will Decide Africa’s Fate?
In 1760, in the workshops of United Kingdom, the first Industrial Revolution roared to life. Steam engines tore through distance and time. Production exploded....
Africa’s democracy in the balance as gerontocracy tightens its grip
By Fortune Abang, (News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) AU Leaders at a Summit The persistence of sit-tight governance, often described as “gerontocracy”,...
Ford Foundation @65: Social justice must drive Africa’s development Osinbajo tells leaders
Osinbajo Former Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo has called for a paradigm shift in Africa’s development strategy, urging governments and institutions to...
Africa loses $74.5b annually to biased credit ratings, say experts
Credit Experts have warned that Africa loses approximately 75 billion dollars annually due to biased credit ratings. They gave the warning at a two-day...
China 15th 5-Year-Plan and Future of China-Africa Cooperation
By Tunde Rahman PROTOCOLS Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. I am immensely honoured to be here to attend this important Nigeria Session on China’s newest...
The A1 Revolution and Africa’s Precarious Position: Navigating Colonization in the Digital Age
(Contd. from Sunday) Beyond physical weapons, Africa faces growing threats in the digital and electromagnetic domains. The jamming of GPS systems affecting...
Trump to host 5 African leaders to discuss ‘commercial opportunities’
Trump to host 5 African leaders to discuss ‘commercial opportunities’ Trump U.S. President Donald Trump will host leaders from five African nations in Washington...
Obasanjo urges African leaders to re-examine governance systems
A former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has called for a re-examination of governance systems in Africa to achieve African...
