In a first, pope to have day of private meetings with world leaders in Dubai
November 9, 2023 Pope Francis will have nearly an entire day of bilateral meetings with world leaders attending the COP28 climate conference in Dubai next month, according to a programme…
Join us in calling the world to take action against Boko Haram – OsinbajoÂ
A concerted action by countries around the world is crucial towards tackling terrorism in the Sahel region, as well as the challenges posed by Boko Haram and ISWAP in Africa,…
Global protests looms large on the radar of financial markets
An alarming spread of street protests and civil unrest across the world in recent weeks looms large on the radar of financial markets, with investors wary the resulting pressures on…
Sudan’s Hamdok takes office as new prime minister, vows to tackle economic crisis
Sudan’s new prime minister, Abdalla Hamdok Sudan’s new prime minister, Abdalla Hamdok, was sworn in on Wednesday as leader of a transitional government, and he vowed to make achieving…
Mursi’s death raises concern over safety of other inmates
President Mursi The children of high-profile Egyptian Islamists detained in the same prison as former President Mohamed Mursi before his sudden death last week say they fear for their parents’…
AU Chair: Kagame out, Egypt’s Sisi in
Rwandan President Paul Kagame, who led an active, reformist tenure as African Union chair, on Sunday passes the baton to Egypt, seen as more likely to focus on security issues…
Africa, Europe Must Collaborate To Advance The Benefits of Digital Economy- VP Osinbajo At Europe-Africa Forum
Africa and Europe must work together to advance and harvest the economic benefits of digital economy, and at the same time prevent a counter-productive widening of the…
China’s Xi offers another $60 billion to Africa, but says no to ‘vanity’ projects
Chinese President Xi Jinping offered another $60 billion in financing for Africa on Monday and wrote off some debt for poorer African nations, while warning against funds going toward “vanity…