New Generation Of Politicians Regards Money In The Treasury As Theirs – Falae

Nigeria is 65; how would you rate our journey so far? I am disappointed that we are still where we are at 65. The truth is that Nigeria is still far below the level we expected it to be. In every sector, we are behind. In terms of development,...

Rethinking “Western Civilization”: Africa and Europe in Historical Perspective

When students learn “Western Civilization” in schools and universities, the implicit message is that Europe has always been the world’s most advanced cultural and political region. The idea is that Greece gave us democracy, Rome gave us law, and...

African Commission: Alert on NGO Forum and 85th Ordinary Session

The NGO Forum The Forum on the Participation of NGOs in ordinary sessions of the African Commission, also known as the ‘NGO Forum’, is an advocacy platform coordinated by the African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies (ACDHRS) to...

Mali: I presented Serbia's economic results at Tatra Summit

VISOKE TATRY - We gathered at the Tatra Summit - which has brought together more than 150 politicians, bankers and economists - to see Europe's position when it comes to industrial and overall economic development, and I presented Serbia's...

Mali: Talks about NIS underway with both Russian and US side

VISOKE TATRY - Serbian First Deputy PM and Finance Minister Sinisa Mali said on Friday talks about Serbia's Russian majority-owned oil company NIS were underway with both the Russian and the US side and that the Serbian government would do...

Hospital booked after politician’s mother falls from bed

MUMBAI: A private hospital and its nurses have been charged with endangering the life of a patient, after the mother of a BJP politician fell from her hospital bed and sustained injuries. Hospital booked after politician’s mother falls from bed A...

Mali army holds back 70 Allied Gold trucks as militants block fuel imports

By Portia Crowe Mali army holds back 70 Allied Gold trucks as militants block fuel imports DAKAR, - Mali's military has prevented about 70 fuel trucks from travelling to Allied Gold's Sadiola mine after al Qaeda-linked militants imposed a blockade...

Mali’s Blocked Transition: Five Years of Deepening Authoritarianism

Active Citizens, Africa, Armed Conflicts, Civil Society, Crime & Justice, Democracy, Featured, Freedom of Expression, Headlines, Human Rights, Press Freedom, TerraViva United Nations Opinion Credit: Pavel Bednyakov/Pool via Reuters MONTEVIDEO,...

France's global news agency AFP buckles under pressure from rising populism

There is growing tension over the reliability of information, and Agence France-Presse (AFP) is in the thick of it. In a climate of global polarization and a surge in authoritarian regimes, the agency's management recorded 25 serious incidents...

Network of African photojournalists launched in Morocco

African news agencies on Thursday launched the Network of Photojournalists of the Atlantic Federation of African Press Agencies (NPJ-Faapa), the first of its kind. It aims to foster collaboration and capacity-building among the continent’s press...

AU-AIP GCF Readiness Initiative Accelerates Climate-Resilient Water Investments Across 15 African Countries, Advancing Global Transformation Agenda

These achievements align directly with GWPO’s Global Transformation Agenda (GTA) launched in February, which seeks to mobilise USD 15 billion in climate-resilient water investments by 2030, including USD 500 million to be leveraged for GWP...

From Moldova to Africa, Russia’s Power Is Waning

On Sept. 28, Moldovan voters overwhelmingly rejected pro-Russian parties and gave President Maia Sandu’s pro-European party a decisive parliamentary majority. The victory, which came despite a massive Russia-financed influence operation to sway...

West Africa has become a dangerous powder keg

As the world’s attention remains focused on Europe and the Indo-Pacific, Islamic extremist organisations are gaining traction and territory along Africa’s “coup belt”. Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali, all ruled by pro-Russian military juntas, are...

Gambia U-17 Arrive in Mali Ahead of WAFU-A Tournament

By: Kemo Kanyi The Gambia U-17 team has landed at Modibo Keita International Airport in Mali ahead of their WAFU-A tournament opener against Guinea-Bissau on Sunday. Head coach Yahya Manneh’s squad is in Mali to compete in this year’s edition of...

Unity at any cost? Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger jointly leave the International Criminal Court

On 22 September, the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, declared it was leaving the International Criminal Court (ICC). This comes seven months after their official withdrawal from the Economic Community of...

Baby Scorpions rally in Mali for Wafu

- Advertisement - The Gambia U-17 team is boosted by the addition of goalkeeping coach and former Gambia international keeper Alagie Modou Jobe alias Toldo. Jobe joined the group in Bamako together with captain Alieu Drammeh of FC Barcelona and...

Minister pledges support to GMA to enhance operations

By Kodjo Adams Accra, Oct. 1, GNA – Mrs Dorcas Affo-Toffey, the Deputy Minister of Transport, has assured Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) of the Ministry’s support to enhance its operation effectively. She underscored the sector’s key role in...

African clubs lining up for the marathon journey to the 2025 Road to BAL

ABIDJAN (Cote d'Ivoire) - Clubs from various countries across the continent are gearing up for the increasingly competitive Road to BAL. The qualification for the next 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL), dubbed Road to BAL, is scheduled to run...

Why We Don’t Learn About Africa’s Great Kingdoms

It becomes clear fairly quickly that we don’t know Black history in America. But just as striking, we also don’t know African history — and for the same reason. For centuries, both were deliberately distorted or erased to serve the interests of...

Africa flies high at ICAO Assembly, secures 8 council seats 

Africa has secured the election of all its eight candidates to the 36-member International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) during the UN agency’s 42nd assembly held in Montreal, Canada. Africa has secured the election of all its eight...