By Rédaction Africanews Oil-rich Nigeria can tackle its cost-of-living crisis in part by fighting government waste, presidential candidate Peter Obi told AFP, as politicians jostle to lead Africa’s most populous country. Obi, a former governor from southeastern Nigeria, spoke to…
Algeria is severing diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates after “provocative or hostile” acts by the Gulf state, its foreign ministry said. “Algeria spared no effort to draw the Emirati side and warned it of the dire consequences that…
By Rédaction Africanews At least 24 schoolchildren were killed and 29 others injured when a fire tore through a densely populated neighbourhood in Bukavu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday, according to local authorities. The victims included 19…
Russia is expanding its network of cultural and educational centres in Africa as it seeks to strengthen ties beyond its military and security co-operation on the continent. The centres will promote the Russian language, education, science and culture, while supporting…
The United States has delivered military equipment to the Nigerian Air Force. The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) disclosed this on its official website on Thursday. According to the Command, a US Air Force C-17 aircraft delivered the equipment to…
A bitter succession dispute has erupted in one of Uganda’s traditional kingdoms, days before the burial of its late king, who until his death had been the world’s youngest reigning monarch. King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who ruled…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Technical, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Education (OSSAP-TVEE) has announced the continued rollout of the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS), a flagship Federal Government initiative…
Citizens’ experiences offer a different perspective on Russia’s role in CAR By Our Special Correspondent For a country that has endured years of rebellion, political instability, displacement and armed conflict, the restoration of normal life has become…
Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development, says he met major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in Egypt to discuss upgrading aviation infrastructure across Nigeria. OEMs are the companies that design and manufacture aircraft, aircraft engines, and other aviation equipment. Keyamo…
Tainã Mansani Across Africa, communities are preparing for another potentially difficult weather season. From increased flood risk in Tanzania, to unpredictable rainfall in Niger, and the threat of drought and water shortages in South Africa, El Nino could have very…
