French President Emmanuel Macron has called for increased investment in Africa, saying the continent needs stronger economic opportunities to achieve greater independence and self-reliance. Speaking at the University of Nairobi during an economic summit in Kenya, Macron stressed that Africa’s future should be driven by investment rather than dependence on foreign aid. The French leader…
The escalating crisis in the Middle East is putting significant pressure on Africa’s fuel supply, with several countries now left with only weeks of petroleum reserves as key import routes face disruption. The situation is linked to tensions involving Iran, which have affected shipments through the Strait of Hormuz—a vital channel for global energy supplies. According to…
The World Health Organization has revealed that tuberculosis (TB) continues to pose a major public health threat in Africa, claiming one life every 83 seconds across the region. According to the WHO, about 378,000 people died from TB in the African region in 2024, while an estimated 2.7 million others were infected, accounting for roughly a quarter…
The cost of healthcare is driving over 423 million people in the African Region into financial hardship, with more than 384 million pushed deeper into poverty. This warning was contained in a message delivered by the WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Mohamed Janabi, on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day 2025. Under the theme, “Unaffordable…
On World AIDS Day, we reaffirm our collective commitment to ending HIV in Africa—a challenge that remains, yet one we are capable of overcoming. This year’s theme, Overcoming Disruption: Transforming the AIDS Response, calls on us to rethink our approach amid an unprecedented HIV funding crisis that threatens decades of progress. These setbacks make it…
On Thursday, Google announced a $37 million initiative aimed at advancing artificial intelligence development across Africa. The funding will support local AI research and innovation in sectors such as agriculture, health, and education, with a focus on adapting technology to Africa’s diverse languages and challenges. The announcement was made during the launch of Google’s new…
The Federal Government has extended an open invitation to global investors, encouraging them to tap into Nigeria’s growing economic potential and positioning the nation as a strategic entry point into Africa’s next wave of development and innovation. Speaking at the 2025 Milken Institute Global Conference in New York, the Minister of State for Finance, Dr….
The African Export-Import Bank has launched a $1 billion Africa Film Fund to revolutionise the film and creative industry in the continent. The development comes after the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, disclosed that the bank has already raised $19bn for the take-off of the Africa Energy Bank in Abuja. The…
