The African Union (AU), in partnership with the Government of Burundi, will convene the 5th Continental Dialogue on Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) and Women, Peace and Security (WPS) from August 10 to 12, 2026, in Bujumbura, Burundi, to strengthen…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Enugu State Government have partnered to strengthen digital innovation through the operational lease of the NCC Digital Industrial Park and NCC Learning Centre in Enugu. The agreement signing was witnessed by the Executive…
Media mogul Oprah Winfrey has announced that her landmark boarding school for girls in South Africa will officially close at the end of the 2027 academic year, marking the end of a 20-year campus era. The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy…
As Nigeria continues to seek ways to deepen democratic participation and improve public confidence in elections, a growing question remains at the centre of electoral reforms: how can citizens become more active participants in protecting the integrity of the democratic…
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) has raised concerns over the growing use of digital surveillance technologies by some African countries to target journalists, human rights defenders, political opponents and protesters, warning that the trend is exposing…
By Michael Omotosho | The Republic of Mauritius has taken a significant leap forward in advancing Africa’s healthcare self-reliance following high-level bilateral talks with the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD). The strategic engagement focused on mobilizing investments, accelerating local pharmaceutical…
The West African Journalists for Environment, Science, Health and Agriculture (WAJESHA) has trained Ghanaian researchers and university administrators on ethical climate research communication, equipping them with skills to translate academic findings into accessible stories that can inform public understanding and…
The African Union Commission (AUC) has officially convened the 3rd Edition of Africa Blue Economy Week and the High-Level Africa Sustainable Blue Economy Conference in Luanda, Angola. Running from July 22 to July 25, 2026, at the Intercontinental Hotel, the…
By Esther Olaoluwa | The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) has reaffirmed the importance of stronger institutional collaboration in advancing Africa’s public health agenda following the fourth meeting of the African Union Health Ecosystem Technical Coordination Mechanism (AU-HETCoM). The meeting,…
In a decisive step toward strengthening regional health resilience, leaders across Africa’s pharmaceutical and medical manufacturing sectors have converged to establish a unified continental network. Ahead of the upcoming African Union Extraordinary Summit on Health in Accra, Ghana, key stakeholders…
