African Leaders Demand Revolutionary Education Financing at UNGA

African education ministers and heads of state representatives will convene at the United Nations General Assembly on September 23 to launch an urgent appeal for transformative financing of foundational learning across the continent, where nearly...

Africa sets its economic agenda: The BIG Push to build, lead, and transform

The Global Africa Business Initiative’s flagship event Unstoppable Africa 2025 will bring together Heads of State and industry to chart Africa’s path to shape the markets Africa is taking charge of its economic future as long-standing trade...

Africa Internet Summit 2025 to Build a Resilient Internet for a Digital Africa

The African Network Operators Group (AfNOG), in partnership with the National Communications Authority of Ghana and Ghana Dot Com Ltd, is set to host the Africa Internet Summit 2025 (AIS’25), slated for September 29 to October 3, 2025, at the...

AFRICAN LEADERS SHOULD TAKE A STAND

Citizens of Africa in the diaspora should be protected by all African governments. In the political dialogue between the EU and African governments and the various reports of the US state departments African governments are taken to task for human...

Africa cannot accept energy transition that deepens poverty – John Jinapor

Energy and Green Transition Minister John Abdulai Jinapor has cautioned that Africa will not embrace an energy transition that worsens inequality and denies citizens access to reliable power. Speaking at the 31st Africa Oil Week in Accra on...

'African tribe' evicted, sets up new camp just metres away

A self-styled "African tribe"/BBC A self-styled "African tribe" has been evicted from privately-owned land in the Scottish Borders - only to set up a new camp just metres away. Five sheriff officers entered the makeshift encampment in woodland...

UBA to Host Global Leaders, Launch Whitepaper on Unlocking Africa’s Potential at UNGA 2025

Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc is set to make a bold statement on the global stage as it will be gathering world leaders, policymakers, and investors and other private sector players at the forthcoming 2025 United Nations...

Ghana Referee Trains West African Combat Sports Officials

Ghanaian combat sports referee Derrick Macaire concluded a comprehensive training program in Lomé, Togo, aimed at developing officiating standards across West Africa for Mixed Martial Arts and Muay Thai competitions. The weekend initiative drew...

MTN Pan-African Media Innovation Programme

MTN Group, in partnership with the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and the African Editors Forum (TAEF), today launched the Pan-African Media Innovation Programme (MIP), a continental initiative to equip journalists with the skills, tools, and...

Researchers, scientists across Africa unite in fight to eradicate Trypanosomiasis

The 37th General Conference of the International Scientific Council for Trypanosomiasis Research and Control (ISCTRC) is being held in Nairobi. The conference with the theme, “Harnessing One Health Technologies and Innovations Towards Eliminating...

Melissa Kariuki to Speak at WTO Public Forum Alongside Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

Melissa Kariuki, founder and CEO of Whip Music and one of the GRAMMYs’ 13 Women Shaping African Music (2025), will speak at the prestigious World Trade Organization (WTO) Public Forum 2025 in Geneva on 18 September 2025. This invitation follows...

South Africa’s sovereignty is not for sale

The country’s foreign policy is centred on human rights, democracy, international law, peace and an Africa-first perspective. Photo: File When the West insists on lecturing us about democracy, we must remember Sharpeville. When they speak of human...

Melissa Kariuki To Speak At Wto Public Forum Alongside Dr. Ngozi Okonjo

By Adelola from Africa Wire Geneva, Switzerland – 16 September 2025: Melissa Kariuki, Founder and CEO of Whip Music and one of the GRAMMYs’ 13 Women Shaping African Music (2025), will speak at the prestigious World Trade Organization (WTO) Public...

IFC hosts second Family Business Governance workshop in Accra

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, hosted its second Family Business Governance Workshop in Accra, bringing together entrepreneurs, business leaders, and governance experts to discuss strategies for...

Veterinarians sound alarm as council governance crisis threatens animal welfare and public health

A number of highly qualified veterinarians have approached Daily Maverick with grave concerns about the state of governance in their profession. Fearful of victimisation, they cannot go public with their names, though they have provided them to...

Ojulari wants stronger African collaboration to achieve energy security 

The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to partnering with other African nations to achieve sustainable energy security across the continent. Engr. Ojulari made...

Residents chained to Parliament gates to stop gang violence

Irate residents from Overcome Heights chained themselves to the gates of Parliament on Tuesday in the hopes that their plight will be heard due to the ongoing gun violence and murders in their communities. Resident and community leader Karen...

Tanzania, SA diplomats honour Samia in celebrating women’s leadership

DAR ES SALAAM: THE South African High Commissioner to Tanzania, Noluthando Mayende Malepe, has underscored the significance of the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Conference, describing it as a milestone for women’s equality and empowerment across...

West Africa Latter-day Saints ‘making the world a better place’ in annual service project

16 Sept 2025, 11:48 a.m. MDT In the last two weeks of August, thousands of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the Africa West Area set aside time and resources to follow the Savior’s invitation to love and serve...

IBIXPO 2025 delivers roadmap for resilient infrastructure in Africa

The 2025 International Building-Infrastructure & Investment Expo (IBIXPO 2025) opened with a strong focus on driving dialogue around ethics, sustainability, and sustainable financing in infrastructure across Africa, with particular emphasis on...