2023: AfDB’s Adesina, right man to succeed Buhari – Diaspora group

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The group urged the electorate to scrutinise the strides Adesina made in the agricultural sector while he was Agric Minister under the President Goodluck...

Europe’s push to cut Russian gas faces a race against winter

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While Europeans bask in the warmth of spring, governments are in a race against winter. Europe is trying to cut use of Russian natural gas...

Niger: Residents react to plan to evacuate French nationals

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Residents of Niamey Niger's capital are reacting to the news of  France's decision to evacuate its nationals from the country. On Tuesday, France and...

Issey Miyake: Japanese fashion designer dies aged 84

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Revolutionary Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake has died aged 84, his company has announced. Known for his innovative styles and perfume, Miyake built a global...

‘The plight of the poor is forgotten’ says Pandor as BRICS...

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On the second day of talks between the foreign ministers of South Africa, China, India, Brazil and Russia, diplomats from a dozen other countries...

G7 to announce ban on import of new Russian gold on...

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The Group of Seven rich democracies will announce a ban on imports of Russian gold on Tuesday, as part of ongoing efforts to hold...

Burkina, Guinea, Mali: A new axis on the continent?

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Top diplomats from three west African countries ruled by military authorities following a coup - namely Mali, Guinea and Burkina Faso- met Thursday (Feb....

It’s back to school in Ukraine — but far from normal

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The first day of school in Ukraine on Thursday won’t include children sharing memories of fun vacations with their families. Their stories are of...

Ghana’s foremost author, Ama Ata Aidoo dies at 81

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One of Africa’s most prominent authors, playwrights, and feminists, Ama Ata Aidoo, has passed away, as announced by her family in the early hours...

Hoodlums shoot and injure 3 NDLEA operatives in Edo State

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Hoodlums have shot and injured three operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Edo, Mr Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA Director of...