Central & West Africa

In a landmark stance, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has endorsed the inclusion of a permanent African seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), advocating for greater representational equity. During …

Three months after a military coup on July 26, Niger’s economy, one of the globe’s most impoverished, teeters on the brink due to suspended international finance and aid. Following the …

Pierre Laporte, World Bank’s Country Director for Ghana, praised the Ghanaian government’s dedication to introducing simplified sewerage systems in the nation’s low-income urban communities. During his tour of the Ashaiman …

Former President Goodluck Jonathan affirmed Nigeria’s position at the forefront of African democracy following the nation’s successful 2023 power transition. Speaking at the State House after a closed-door session with …

Former Finance and Industry, Trade, and Investment Minister, Olusegun Aganga, has called for urgent, cohesive action from the Nigerian government to harness the potential benefits of the African Continental Free …

As the COVID-19 crisis gripped Ghana, bringing economic activities to a standstill and threatening a severe downturn, Frontier Healthcare Services (FHS) took a stand. The company became a crucial player, …

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has called for more international financial support for developing countries struggling with debt and limited resources as they face multiple crises threatening to erase their …

In the wake of the Russia-Ukraine conflict’s unsettling impacts on gas supplies, the European Union (EU) is strategically eyeing stronger diplomatic ties with dependable Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) providers, including …

As Lagos welcomes the 17th OTL Africa Downstream Energy Week today, roughly 50 experts prepare to illuminate the conference with insights into the midstream and downstream petroleum sectors. Jointly orchestrated …

The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) has implored the Nigerian government to extend urgent relief materials to Palestinians amidst their current humanitarian crisis, reflecting broader concerns about ongoing …