Brilliant 20-year-old lady shares how she emerged UNIOSUN's best graduating student with 4.86 CGPA

The best graduating student of Osun State University, Faidat Adetu, has opened up about her experience in school Faidat, who graduated with a 4.86 cumulative grade point average (CGPA), shared how she balanced her academics and leadership roles In...

T20: Suryakumar in focus against Australia

The leader in Suryakumar Yadav will nudge the batter in him to take centrestage and start contributing handsomely with the willow when India take on Australia in the opening T20 International on Wednesday. It promises to be a battle on even keel...

Africa imports over 70% of its medicines

Expert says making active ingredients locally would change this NEWS ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa carries a heavy health burden. It accounts for 25% of the global disease burden despite having only 18% of the global population. The...

Policy expert: ‘Sudan is the world’s worst humanitarian catastrophe – urgent rescue action needed’

The massive funding deficit in the Humanitarian Response Plan for 2025 has led to an alarming decline in food and health aid in Sudan. Major organisations such as the World Food Program and UNICEF have warned of an imminent failure in supply lines...

Africa Loses $5bn Annually In Forex Transactions – AfCFTA

Dr. Tsotetsi Makong The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has disclosed that the continent loses about $5 billion annually through foreign exchange transactions. According to the Secretariat, the situation is a major...

Adamawa ADC inuagurates interim leadership

In its effort to make the ADC the party to beat come 2027, the African Democratic Congress has inuagurated its interim leadership in Adamawa amid splinter group. North East zonal vice chairman, Mr. Babachir Lawal maintained that the newly...

Mawuli School celebrates 75 years of shaping mind and building leaders

The Mawuli School community, led by its Headmaster, Board of Governors, staff, and alumni, marked its 75th Anniversary with a grand celebration that showcased decades of academic excellence, discipline, and service to Ghana and beyond. The...

Find out more as Dangote's net worth hit $30 billion, 1st African in history

Aliko Dangote has become the first African to surpass a $30 billion net worth with his fortune rising to $30.3 billion The surge follows the launch of Dangote Cement’s new $3 million-tonne-per-year plant in Côte d’Ivoire There are expectations...

African Leaders Champion Traditional Medicine Strategy While Regulators

Berlin Summit Showcased Continental Commitment; Jakarta Meeting Proceeded Without African Regulatory Participation NAIROBI/BERLIN/JAKARTA — African health officials occupied prominent roles at last week's World Health Summit in Berlin, championing...

ICC Women's World Cup 2025: Australia Secures A Phenomenal 7-Wicket Win Over South Africa; Will Face Team India In Semifinals

Leg-spinner Alana King's spellbinding wizardry formed the cornerstone of Australia's seven-wicket triumph over South Africa as the defending champions concluded the Women's World Cup league stage firmly on top ofthe table here on Saturday. With...

Biya, Okpebholo and the new service chiefs, By Reuben Abati

“They say President Paul Biya has been declared winner of the Presidential election in Cameroon. The man has been in power since 1982. At 92, he is the oldest President in the world. Now that the Constitutional Court has given him another tenure...

Africa making strides in energy transition, but grappling with huge existential problems: Experts

African nations striving for energy transition to shift from fossil fuels to cleaner and renewable energy sources are making big strides. However, they are also grappling with challenges of energy security. This was revealed at the second...

CHINA OUTLINES VISION FOR A SHARED GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT  

Beijing, Oct 27 — China Ministry of Foreign Affairs and also Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee Mr. Wang Yi has strongly emphasized the need for global countries to work together in order to push towards a common...

House Of Reps To Probe NFF Over $25m FIFA, CAF Grants

The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate financial grants from the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), amounting to $25...

World Taekwondo Championship: Nigeria’s Elizabeth Anyanacho Wins Bronze in -67kg

By Andrew Abah African number one in the -67kg category, Elizabeth Anyanacho of Nigeria has made history by clinching a bronze medal at the ongoing World Taekwondo Championships in Wuxi, China. The feat guarantees Nigeria its first World Taekwondo...

How intelligence wars threaten South Africa' s national security

Dr. Reneva Fourie|Published 31 minutes ago 5min Dr. Reneva Fourie The suspension of Inspector-General of Intelligence Imtiaz Fazel by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 15 October 2025 has unsettled the national conscience. The decision has generated a...

ADC leadership targets party glory, warns against infiltration

The National Leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has reassured members and the general public of its commitment to restoring the integrity and glory of the party, which it said had been infiltrated by individuals described as...

Africa must take charge of its digital destiny — Ablakwa

Africa’s digital transformation must create opportunities to solve problems through innovation and unite the continent while preserving its diversity, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has said....

‘No storm inside Saws’: Weather service denies mismanagement and corruption allegations

Saws has dismissed allegations of mismanagement and corruption, saying its procurement and governance systems remain transparent and compliant. The South African Weather Service (Saws) has hit back at “unfounded” allegations of mismanagement and...

Africa, China reaffirm commitment to 2035 Vision

Africa and China have reaffirmed their commitment to accelerating the implementation of the China-Africa Cooperation 2035 Vision. The initiative aims to build a community with a shared future anchored in peace, sustainable growth, and...