Africa
AfDB approves $500m loan to support second phase of Nigeria’s energy transition programme
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a $500 million loan to the federal government to finance the second ...Jonathan among African leaders stranded in Guinea-Bissau after coup
Former President Goodluck Jonathan is among African leaders who are currently trapped in Guinea-Bissau following a coup d’état in the ...AU to US: Respect Nigeria’s sovereignty — no need for unilateral military threat
The African Union (AU) Commission says the US must respect the sovereignty of Nigeria and engage in diplomatic dialogue to ...Osinbajo to African leaders: GDP growth doesn’t guarantee better living conditions for citizens
Yemi Osinbajo, former vice-president of Nigeria, says economic growth figures alone do not reflect real improvements in citizens’ lives. Speaking ...Plumptre scores first-ever Falcons goal to seal 2026 WAFCON qualification
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have qualified for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The team defeated Benin ...Like Biya, 83-year-old Ouattara extends rule with fourth-term win in Ivory Coast
President Alassane Ouattara has secured a fourth term in Ivory Coast’s just-concluded election, with provisional results showing a landslide victory ...African Union suspends Madagascar after military takeover
The African Union (AU) has suspended Madagascar after the military takeover that ousted President Andry Rajoelina. Madagascar’s constitutional court on ...Cape Verde become second-smallest nation to reach World Cup
Cape Verde have become the second-smallest nation to reach the World Cup after the islanders beat Eswatini 3-0 at home. ...14 West Africans deported from US lands in Ghana
A group of 14 West Africans deported from the US have arrived in Ghana. The country’s president John Mahatma told ...Morocco beat Madagascar 3-2 to clinch record third CHAN title
Morocco have cemented their dominance of the African Nations Championship after securing a record third title with a thrilling 3-2 ...
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