•COVID-19 vaccines Some stakeholders in the health sector have called on governments across Africa to increase political will and efforts towards the manufacture of vaccines on the continent. They made the call during the Equitable Access to COVID-19 Vaccines in Africa (ECOVA) conference in Abuja, reports Daily Trust. It was organised by the A...
•Matshidiso Moeti As Africa faces a significant rise in diabetes cases, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a warning about the urgent need for action to combat this “silent killer.” According to the Global Health Organisation, over 24 million adults in Africa are currently living with diabetes, with half of them unaware of their [&...
•Donald Trump During his first term as US president, Donald Trump sparked outrage over his remarks about African nations, but Africa leaders have been quick to congratulate him since his re-election. They are calling for cooperation with mutual respect, reports AFP. Veteran Kenyan politician Raila Odinga, for one, has shrugged off Trump’s comm...
Discover the top 5 richest persons in Africa, as we explore the wealth, industries, and impact of the continent’s most influential billionaires. Through hard work and vision, people like Aliko Dangote in cement, Johann Rupert in luxury goods, and Mike Adenuga in telecom have built businesses that touch millions of lives. Their success has stre...
There are several countries in Africa where workers, particularly salaried employees, are well paid. Here’s a look at the top 10 African countries where workers earn the best salaries, as a result of the economic conditions and high demand for skilled labour, reports Business Insider Africa. Morocco The first on this list is Morocco, with [&he...
•Mpox Mpox vaccines have been administered in Africa for the first time, with several hundred high-risk individuals vaccinated in Rwanda, the African Union’s disease control centre said today. The first 300 doses were administered on Tuesday near the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo, a spokesperson for the AU’s Centres for Disease ...
Africa is home to some of the most impressive stadiums in the world, showcasing not only architectural grandeur but also the rich sporting culture across the continent. These massive arenas have played host to iconic football matches, athletic events, and concerts, attracting millions of fans from far and wide, reports Vanguard. From the bustl...
•Peter Obi Labour Party presidential candidate in Nigeria’s 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, has called on African leaders to prioritise investment in agriculture as a sure way of tackling hunger and insecurity in Africa. The former Governor of Anambra was speaking as a panellist at an international conference on food security in Kigali, ...
•Bill Gates US billionaire and Co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates, says Nigeria gets the largest intervention fund spent by the foundation in Africa. Gates said this during an interview session with selected journalists on the sidelines of the 2024 NutriVision Dialogue yesterday in Abuja. According to him, helping re...
Having a weak currency poses a great challenge to the economy, most especially in the lives of the citizens. Investors nurse the fear of putting their money in a country where its currency is unstable and there is high inflation, reports Sunday Tribune. To compete in the global market is a problem. Therefore, this article […]

