100 million children, youths out of school in Africa – AU
The African Union (AU) has said no fewer than 100 million children and youth aged five to 19 across Africa are not socially integrated […]
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African Union suspends Gabon over military coup
The African Union (AU) has suspended Gabon’s membership in the wake of the coup in the Central African country. AU’s Peace and Security Council […]
Ģàbon coup: Ali Bongo had it coming By UMAR ARDO, Ph.D
The coup in Gabon 🇬🇦, unlike the one in Niger 🇳🇪, to me could be seen coming long before it occurred. Other than the […]
Zimbabwe election: Jonathan leaves Abuja for Harare on Saturday
Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, leaves Abuja for Harare on Saturday to observe Zimbabwe’s general elections, scheduled to take place on Aug. 23. Jonathan would […]
Using diplomacy and biting sanctions to beat Niger coup leaders By PAUL EJIME
There is no doubt that the sanctions imposed on Niger by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in response to the 26 July […]
Niger coup: Sanusi meets junta leaders, briefs Tinubu on mediation talks
The 14th Emir of Kano, Sanusi Mohammed, has met with the Niger military leaders who staged a coup two weeks ago. The former Central […]
Niger’s junta refuses entry to negotiators, allies appeal to UN
Tensions remain high in the aftermath of a coup in Niger Republic as the military junta refused entry to a negotiating mission planned for Tuesday […]
Niger coup and geopolitics in ECOWAS region By PAUL EJIME
A major decision of the 30 July emergency Summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is the seven-day ultimatum, which the regional […]
Nigeria pays full assessment to AU for year 2023
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Nigeria has fulfilled its financial obligations to the African Union (AU) by making full payment of its assessed contributions for […]
Tinubu to attend 5th mid-year coordination meeting of AU in Kenya
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu is set to travel to Nairobi, Kenya on Saturday July 15, to participate in the Fifth Mid-Year […]
Google celebrates Africa Day with arts, African music
Google says it will unveil a range of programmes and activities to celebrate Africa’s diverse cultural heritage and provide opportunities for people all over the […]
Buhari launches 2nd Second Country Review Report, says peer review good for strong leadership in Africa
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja called on member states of African Union (AU) to imbibe the culture of […]
President Buhari urges African leaders to fight corruption ’24/7′
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged African leaders to fight tirelessly to get rid of corruption, lamenting that the continent has remained at the far end […]
Bishops challenge political leaders to recommit to initiative on “Silencing the Guns” in Africa
The leadership of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has challenged political leaders to live up to their pledge to end […]
Africa needs stronger, better leadership to grow – President Buhari, PM Abiy Ahmed agree at summit
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – African growth and development will require strong, visionary leadership that caters for the needs of the people, and effectively strengthens […]
African Union suspends Burkina Faso after military coup
The African Union said Monday it had suspended Burkina Faso in response to the January 24 coup that ousted President Roch Marc Christian Kabore. The […]