World CNN African maize is facing a drought crisis, but new ideas are taking root

EDITOR’S NOTE: Global Perspectives is a CNN editorial and live event series exploring the dynamic economies at the frontlines of global transformation. The first Global Perspectives live event, taking place in London on November 3, 2025, will...

Jide Ologun: Nigeria Does Not Need A Coup, Government Must Fix Security And Welfare

Legal Practitioner and National Development Advocate, Jide Ologun, has warned that Nigeria cannot afford any form of military takeover, stressing that the government must instead address insecurity, economic hardship, and the welfare of citizens...

Using an Anti-KKK Law to End a Black-Only Scholarship

The Pacific Legal Foundation is known for filing lawsuits to end affirmative action in public education. In July, the conservative nonprofit law firm took its fight to the University of California, San Diego, targeting a scholarship for Black...

Kwara First Lady, Prof. Olufolake Abdulrazaq, emerges winner of Zik Prize in Leadership Awards

First Lady of Kwara State, Prof. Olufolake Abdulrazaq, has been named the winner of the 2024/2025 Zik Prize in Humanitarian Leadership. According to the Advisory Board of the Public Policy Research and Analysis Centre (PPRAC), organisers of the...

NEC XON, Mimosa partner to connect the unconnected in Africa

Liesle Botha, Key Account Executive at NEC XON. NEC XON, which positions itself as a leading African systems integrator, has partnered with Mimosa Networks, a global leader in fixed wireless solutions, to accelerate digital inclusion by delivering...

Ramaphosa urges global action for lasting peace in Gaza

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the international community to intensify efforts towards achieving lasting peace in Gaza and realising a two-state solution. Delivering a public lecture after...

General : Ramaphosa Urges Global Action For Lasting Peace In Gaza

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the international community to intensify efforts towards achieving lasting peace in Gaza and realising a two-state solution. Delivering a public...

LEADERSHIP Artist of the Year 2025: Kanyenyachukwu Tagbo Okeke

On April 2, 2025, Kanye, a 15-year-old autistic art prodigy, unveiled his painting titled “Impossibility Is A Myth” at the Eagle Square, Abuja. The 12, 303.87 square metre artwork, featuring an infinity symbol (the symbol of autism) surrounded by...

Mahama praises Haruna Iddrisu for championing inclusive education reforms

President John Dramani Mahama has commended the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, for his exceptional leadership and commitment to inclusive policy implementation in Ghana’s education sector. Speaking at the launch of the Free Tertiary...

AI dominates GITEX: Can Africa seize the opportunity?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) dominated the agenda at this year’s of GITEX Global at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Organisers say this year’s gathering drew record participation, including more than 6,800 exhibitors, 2,000 startups, and 1,200...

Africa’s Digital Surge Gains Pace Amid Rising Security Signals

Africa is entering a phase of accelerated digital inclusion, backed by substantial investment and strategic partnerships, yet persistent infrastructure and cybersecurity gaps pose growing concerns. The World Bank Group recently co-chaired the...

A coronation not a contest - Tanzania's first female president faces little opposition

Alfred LasteckBBC Africa, Dar es Salaam ShareSave With no heavyweight opposition candidates cleared to compete in Wednesday's election, many Tanzanians feel the vote is less like a contest and more like a coronation for President Samia Suluhu...

Ethiopia to join Africa’s fastest-growing economies with over $2.5bn in exports

The forecast was unveiled during the government’s 100-day macroeconomic performance review, which assessed both global trends and the nation’s quarterly outcomes. The country’s growth trajectory, officials noted, is underpinned by diversification,...

Gold Coast University unveils six new MPA Programmes to equip 21st-century business leaders

Gold Coast University has unveiled six new Master of Public Administration (MPA) programmes as part of its commitment to meeting the dynamic trade and human capital needs of the 21st-century business environment. The announcement was made by the...

Embassies gear up for Diplomatic Charity Bazaar 2025

Ivan Zhakata Online Correspondent The Diplomatic Spouses Association in Zimbabwe (DSA) is hosting the third edition of the Diplomatic Charity Bazaar on Saturday at Old Georgians Sports Club in Mt Pleasant. The event will feature the participation...

Vision 2050 to take centre stage during this year’s Tanzania Startup Week

Dar es Salaam. More than 2,000 startup founders, investors, policymakers and innovation leaders are expected to converge in Dar es Salaam from December 1 to 5, for the 2025 edition of Tanzania Startup Week, as the country positions itself at the...

Systems Limited partners with UiPath for AI adoption

Systems Limited, Middle East & Africa (Techvista Systems), a leading global system integrator company, has entered a strategic partnership with UiPath, a global leader in agentic automation. This partnership enables Systems Limited, Middle East &...

Foundation launches ambitious plan for girls’ leadership academy

The Abiodun Islamiyyah Adebowale Foundation (AIAF) has officially launched an ambitious initiative aimed at empowering thousands of Nigerian women and girls by the end of the decade. The launch, which coincided with the 45th birthday of the...

‘Mistake from their side too’: MP minister remark on molestation of Australian woman cricketers sparks outrage

India News The incident occurred at around 11 am when the players left their team hotel ahead of their match against South Africa. They immediately reported the incident to their security officer, Danny Simmons and a complaint was launched at the...

Dahiru Bauchi Lauds Algerian President For Awarding Scholarships To 140 Students

Renowned Islamic scholar in Africa, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, has expressed profound gratitude to the president of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, for granting full scholarships to 140 Nigerian students to...