Algeria and AfDB Strengthen Partnership for Sustainable Development
Algiers, Algeria — The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the Algerian government have reaffirmed their strong partnership aimed at accelerating sustainable development and economic diversification in the North African nation. The renewed commitment was underscored on 3 November, when the AfDB’s Country Manager for Algeria, Abdoulkader Dileita, presented his credentials to Ahmed Attaf, Algeria’s […]
NNPC Calls for Global Partnerships to End Energy Poverty in Africa
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has urged for stronger global partnerships and bold investments to eliminate energy poverty across Africa. Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, made the call during the “Energy Talk” session at the ongoing Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC 2025) in the […]
Democrats Secure Key Wins in U.S. Local Elections
Washington, United States — The Democratic Party recorded significant victories across the United States on Tuesday in a series of closely watched local elections, widely regarded as the first major electoral assessment of President Donald Trump’s second term. In New York City, state assemblyman Zohran Mamdani was projected to win the mayoral race, according to […]
Tinubu Responds as President Trump Threatens Military Action in Nigeria Over Alleged Killing of Christians
Nigeria says it is engaging with the United States government to address concerns raised over alleged religious persecution following Washington’s decision to list the country as a “Country of Particular Concern.” The designation, announced on Friday by U.S. President Donald Trump, places Nigeria among nations identified by the U.S. State Department as engaging in or […]
UK Scaleups Stay Bold Amid Fears of Market Crash
Despite warnings of a potential market crash within the next two years, UK scaleups are showing no signs of slowing down. Instead, founders are doubling down on innovation and growth, leveraging AI, fintech, and green technology to strengthen their businesses against uncertainty. According to Sam North, CEO of SCALE London, the nation’s fast-growing firms are […]
African Leaders Unite in Luanda to Unlock Trillion-Dollar Infrastructure Investments for the Continent
African leaders, global investors, and development partners have converged in Luanda, Angola, for a high-level finance summit that could redefine the continent’s infrastructure future. The III Summit on Financing for Infrastructure Development in Africa, held from October 28–31, 2025, under the High Patronage of President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço of Angola, aims to unlock trillion-dollar […]
Trump Orders Immediate Resumption of US Nuclear Weapons Testing, Approves South Korean Nuclear Submarine Project
United States President Donald Trump has announced that he has ordered the Department of Defense to “immediately” resume nuclear weapons testing to ensure parity with other global nuclear powers. The move marks a significant shift in US defense policy and comes amid rising global tensions. Trump made the announcement on Thursday via his Truth Social […]
Israel’s Netanyahu Confirms 2026 Re-election Bid Amid Declining Popularity
Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has announced that he will seek another term in office during the country’s November 2026 parliamentary elections, despite facing widespread criticism and waning popularity over his handling of the Gaza War. Netanyahu’s recent leadership has been overshadowed by a series of controversies — from the deeply divisive judicial reform bill […]
AfDB President Strengthens Ties with France, Belgium, and Luxembourg Ahead of ADF-17 Replenishment
The President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, has reaffirmed his commitment to deepening cooperation with member countries during a series of high-level meetings held in Washington, D.C. Dr. Ould Tah, who attended his first Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund since assuming office, […]
Inside Cameroon’s Election: Can 43 Years of Power Finally Be Challenged?
Vote counting is underway in Cameroon following Sunday’s presidential election, where 92-year-old Paul Biya, the world’s oldest head of state, seeks to extend his 43-year rule. The election, which has drawn global attention, pits Biya against nine challengers, including former ally Issa Tchiroma Bakary, who now claims to have won. According to Interior Minister Paul […]
