Heads of State and Government from across the continent have gathered in Accra for the Extraordinary Session of the African Union Assembly on Health, running from 21 to 22 July 2026. Convened following a mandate from the 38th Ordinary Session…
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has issued a strong call for renewed political commitment and collective action to fast-track Africa’s economic integration. Speaking on Africa Integration Day, commemorated annually on July 7, Youssouf addressed…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its unwavering commitment to continental peace, security, and Pan-African solidarity. This declaration was made during a high-level diplomatic meeting in Abuja, where Nigeria also strongly condemned recent xenophobic violence targeting its citizens abroad.…
A landmark capacity-building workshop for environmental journalists, reporters, and content creators concluded in Ghana on June 23, 2026. The intensive initiative successfully equipped media practitioners with the critical scientific knowledge, investigative tools, and policy frameworks required to report on one…
Voting has commenced across Ekiti State as the highly anticipated 2026 gubernatorial election gets underway, with leading candidates making their way to respective polling units to cast their ballots. The electoral exercise officially kicked off around 8:30 a.m. in the…
By Michael Omotosho | The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially designated the ongoing Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). The declaration follows…
The Ondo State Government has declared its complete readiness to establish a state police force, asserting that all necessary security architectures are already functional within the state. Speaking at the June 12 Democracy Day anniversary lecture in Akure, Governor Lucky…
To modernize its administrative framework, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has convened a five-day technical workshop in Lagos, Nigeria. Running from June 8 to June 12, 2026, the high-level session focuses on reviewing, harmonizing, and validating the…
The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) has launched a bold new vision for the continent’s development, demanding a shift away from historical colonial trade routes toward systems that foster internal wealth. Speaking at the prestigious CEO Forum in Johannesburg, leadership…
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has commended the Senator representing Rivers West Senatorial District, Ipalibo Banigo, for sponsoring the bill seeking to reform Nigeria’s tax on sugar-sweetened beverages. In a statement issued on Wednesday, CAPPA described the…
