African countries

For a Nigerian woman traveling alone, Mauritius is the safest country. This beautiful island is a melting pot of African, European and Asian cultures. Given the mix of cultures on the island, it’s no surprise that it’s a great place to party and go on vacation. It comes highly recommended for those who want breathtaking […]

#Africa – October 1, 2020 — The world only has to prepare for the State of the African Diaspora (SOAD) which is progressing steadily in its vision and which announced at the end of September the adoption of a new currency called: the LUMI “The LUMI Stimulus digital currency will be issued for an amount […]

The development potential of African countries is hampered by the dominance of small elites – whether ethnic, military or struggling families – for their own interests. These countries exclude women, youth and minorities from leadership positions in society, economy and culture, depriving these countries of dynamic leadership, ideas and innovation. However, all the great transformations […]

Kamina Smith visits the Kingdom of Lesotho on her tour of African countries Jamaica: During her official visit to African countries, Kamina Johnson Smith- Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Jamaica, landed in the Kingdom of Lesotho on Sunday, May 8, 2022. She is touring the various countries to promote herself as a […]

This article by Muhammad Dan Suleiman, researcher at the UWA Africa Research & Engagement Center, originally appeared in The conversation May 6. The Sahel – the region just south of the Sahara – is home to the world’s fastest growing extremist group, Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin or JNIM, and the deadliest group, the Islamic […]

The Sahel – the region just south of the Sahara – is home to the fastest growing extremist group in the world, Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin or JNIMand the deadliest group, Islamic State in West Africaaccording to Global Terrorism Index 2022. Different militant groups in the Sahel have different tactical preferences and operate in […]

In a press release seen by Business Insider Africa, it was explained that the partnership would involve the creation of a joint venture (JV) and the consolidation of assets for a total amount of 2 billion euros. Once finalized, the deal is expected to create a pan-African insurance company that would boast of being one […]

Four African countries have been invited to the defense summit organized by the United States to push for more support for Ukraine against Russia. The United States hosted defense officials from several countries at Ramstein Air Base in Germany for the conference on Tuesday. The list of invited countries reported by breaking defense show that […]

The last few decades have transformed the space sector from a closed market into a global bazaar. A recent article in the journal Science describes how African countries are coming together to expand their presence in the space market – and perhaps even corner some of it. “We’re in this apparent era where the future […]

Food is an integral part of culture. Food types known to a particular community sometimes have similar versions in other communities. Here are 5 Nigerian foods that have similar versions in other African countries; Of course, jollof rice comes first on the list. It is a food that crosses many countries including Ghana, Sierra Leone, […]

Baobabs are the most emblematic trees of the savannah; and also the longest life. Its size is so impressive that its hollow stem can measure more than 20 meters in diameter and can store up to 120 thousand liters of water. Some baobabs are used as houses, grain warehouses or animal shelters. The baobab is […]

The UN has allocated $100 million to fight hunger in Africa and the Middle East as the fallout from war in Ukraine threatens to push millions even closer to starvation. The contribution from the Central Emergency Response Fund (STAG), announcement on Thursday will go to relief projects in six African countries and Yemen. lifesaving help […]

Female tourists in search of fun, relaxation and relief usually travel to these beautiful islands and countries, but it is not always a fairy tale trip. Some of the challenges encountered are common such as language barrier and others are deep rooted challenges such as xenophobia. Forbes has listed the 10 worst countries women can […]

In the 2014 e-book “Bread in Africa”, co-authored by Diane Lyons and Catherine D’Andrea, as seen on Springer Nature, it was established that bread is a widely consumed staple food in Africa. In all cultures, food is consumed in different ways. Some people eat it for breakfast and some for dinner. As such, it is […]

WHO logo – CC via Wikimedia CAIRO – April 16, 2022: World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said African countries like Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal and Tunisia will be in able to produce vaccines and biologics on a large scale. In his Remarks During the briefing of African Union Ambassadors in […]

TON Blockchain works with Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and the Republic of … [+] Congo to launch p2p crypto payments on Telegram. Getty Africa has been widely reported to have one of the highest crypto adoption rates in the world. This trend could continue if new developments in Central Africa progress through […]

Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan has urged African countries to strengthen institutions to ensure peace and security for citizens. Jonathan made the call on Thursday during a keynote speech titled “Building an Inclusive Society for the Next Generation” in Abuja. He delivered the speech at the year one memorial and launch of the Innocent Chukwuemeka […]

Former President Goodluck Jonathan says African countries must deliberately foster a culture of inclusion. He advised them to have the same concern for enthroning equal rights and justice on the continent. Jonathan said so on Thursday during a keynote speech titled “Building an Inclusive Society for the Next Generation” in Abuja. He delivered the speech […]

Thousands of years ago, the black-smith led a technological leap in sub-Saharan Africa. West Africa Nok Culture, for example, changed from using stone tools to iron around 1500 BC. Imagine an innovative craftsman like this re-emerging in the 21st century equipped with digital technologies. It’s not Wakanda science fiction. This is the story of a […]

The European Union has donated various safety equipment, including 30 Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats, RHIBs and forensic equipment to the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, in the fight against maritime crime and other security issues. The boats and equipment were provided under the EU-funded ECOWAS project titled The West Africa Integrated Maritime Security […]

During this period, China became more involved and focused on helping African countries in their struggle for independence from colonialism. The second phase of China-Africa cooperation began in 1978-2000, when the first Forum for China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) was held. During this period, China has focused more on economic cooperation with African nations. The third period […]

Gender inequality continues to be a global societal issue that affects women and is an obstacle to human growth. Despite significant progress in reducing inequalities, women continue to face prejudice, which is compounded by variables such as culture, religion, social norms and discriminatory laws. In the various forms of prejudice faced by Nigerian women, culture […]

The US Fish and Wildlife Service informed some hunters last month that it would allow six trophy elephants to be imported into the United States from Zimbabwe. The African elephant carcasses will be the first allowed into the country in five years. The decision reverses an agency-wide suspension on the processing of elephant trophy import […]

In Africa, governments are stepping up their efforts to mitigate the impact of the Russian-Ukrainian crisis on the wallets of their citizens. According to UNCTAD data, no less than 25 African countries import more than a third of their wheat from Russia and Ukraine; 15 import more than half and two countries, Benin and Somalia, […]

In early March, the United Nations General Assembly vote on a resolution calling on Russia to immediately cease its military operations in Ukraine. Out of 193 Member States, 141 vote in favor of the resolution, five voted against, 35 abstained and 12 did not vote at all. Of the 54 African member states, Eritrea voted […]

The threat of corruption fuels several military takeovers of existing democratic governments in many African countries, the President of the Independent Corruption, Practices Commission, CIPCsaid Bolaji Owasanoye. Mr. Owasanoye noted how the West African region has seen a resurgence of military takeovers of the government over the past two years. According to the head of […]

The threat of corruption fuels several military takeovers of existing democratic governments in many African countries, the President of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Related Offenses Commission (ICPC), Bolaji Owasanoye, said. Mr. Owasanoye noted how the West African region has seen a resurgence of military takeovers of the government over the past two years. According […]

Cellulant and United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc announced a partnership that will expand payment services for merchants and consumers in 19 key African countries where UBA operates. The countries are Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Ivory Coast, Zambia, Tanzania, Uganda, Republic of Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Guinea, Liberia, Mozambique, […]

According to them, beauty lies in the eye of the beholder, but not when it comes to African men. They are always a sight for sore eyes. African men, whether they are from the North, South, West or East are very handsome. African men are tall, tasteful and vigorously invested. African men are also known […]

African leaders have joined a global push for a “green recovery” from the setback of COVID-19 and the climate crisis. Like the African Union Green Recovery Action Plan he says, this essentially means investing in the sustainable use of resources. A joint statement endorsed by 54 African leaders underlines the need for the continent to […]

Nigeria was ranked the 118th happiest country in the world, 2 points lower than its position last year, indicating the country’s declining perception on key indicators. The World Happiness Report, based largely on life ratings from the Gallup World Poll, ranks Nigeria 118 out of 146 countries surveyed, with the Nordic countries dominating the top […]

NPR’s Ailsa Chang interviews Aanu Adeoye of the Chatham House think tank about African nations’ responses to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. AILSA CHANG, HOST: While Washington and many European countries are pushing to further isolate Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, many African countries have remained neutral. Nearly half of all countries that refrained from […]

Live Updates: Follow the latest news on Russia-Ukraine North African countries are racing to find new supplies of wheat to help contain rising food prices, as the fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to hit the region. With global supply chains already strained due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a wheat-buying spree in Egypt, Libya, […]

Gabon is among the top 10 African countries that have carried out reforms guaranteeing equality, according to the World Bank’s report on “Women, Business and the Law 2022”. The World Bank report notes that after completely reforming its Civil Code and enacting a law on the elimination of violence against women, Gabon saw its score […]

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi meets Egyptian Prime Minister Mustafa Mabdouli and Minister of Communication and Information Technology Amr Talaat on Monday March 7, 2022 – press photo CAIRO – March 7, 2022: In light of the “Africa for Digital Creativity” initiative, President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has asked the government to expand digital cooperation […]

Out of 193 United Nations member states, a total of 141 countries voted in favor of the resolution, while five countries – Belarus, North Korea, Eritrea, Russia and Syria – voted against and 35 others opposed. are abstained. Eritrea, being the only African nation that has openly supported Russia. Among the 35 countries that abstained […]

Published February 20, 2022 Lagos Continental Hotels Managing Director Karl Hala, who is considered Africa’s hospitality guru, has spent around three decades managing hotel brands on the continent. He says ENENAITE BLESSING on his career, his love for Africa and other issues You have worked in the African hospitality industry for decades. What is the […]

NAIROBI, KENYA – 2022/02/03: A healthcare worker administers the Pfizer vaccine to a resident of Dagoretti in Nairobi during a nationwide mass vaccination campaign. Photo: John Ochieng/SOPA Images/LightRocket (Getty Images) As the Omicron push continues to subside in America and restrictions are removed, many seek to prevent the next variant. While wealthy Western countries have […]

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Fishing is a source of employment for millions of people in the small-scale sector on the African coastline. Their fishing activities in turn ensure food security for more than 200 million Africans. To regulate the fishing industry, African countries have signed numerous agreements with trading blocs such as the European Union (EU). The EU has […]

BEIRUT: Friday marks the first anniversary of the assassination of Lebanese researcher and publisher Lokman Slim, but his family has not yet received any new information regarding the progress of the judicial investigation to discover the circumstances of the crime. Slim, 58, was shot on February 3, 2021. His body was found in his car […]

Customers entering and exiting Emirates’ African gateways can connect securely to Dubai and a range of onward connections to Europe, the Middle East, the Americas, West Asia and Australasia. South Africa: Flights between Dubai and South Africa will operate as a daily flight to and from Johannesburg, from January 29 and double daily services from […]

Shincheonji Church’s New Online Seminar on the Parables of Jesus Has Started January 3 and continue through March 28. It follows the successful completion of the church’s previous series, which witnessed to the prophecies and fulfillment recorded in the book of Revelation for 10 weeks in 2021 from From October 18 to December 27. So […]

KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait said on Sunday that a Lebanese response to a list of suggested measures to ease a diplomatic rift with Gulf countries is currently under consideration. Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Ahmed Nasser Al-Mohammed Al-Sabah said the response was a “positive step by the Lebanese authorities”. He was speaking at a press conference following […]

By ANTHONY KITIMO South Sudan, Somalia and Burundi rank first in the East African region as the most corrupt countries in the world, while 80% of sub-Saharan African states continue to be lagging behind in the war on corruption over the past decade. According to Transparency International’s 2021 report, Rwanda is ranked first (52) in […]

The decision was announced in a statement issued by the regional body after an emergency summit it held in Ghana to deliberate on developments in Mali. The sanctions handed down would mean that all member states will close all land and air borders with the country while suspending the provision of non-essential financial services to […]

The United States barred Ethiopia, Guinea and Mali from accessing the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a two-decade-old agreement that gives African countries duty-free access rights to the American market for more than 1,800 products. This decision comes two months after President Joe Biden told Congress that it plans to exclude the three countries […]

Egypt and South Africa’s ban by Western countries on Covid-testing PCR barcodes has nothing to do with health concerns, but rather is part of mistrust historical xenophobic towards non-Western technology, writes Nyasha Bhobo. In this photo illustration a TousAntiCovid app is seen on a smartphone with the EU flag in the background. It displays PCR […]