Abuja Gets a New Recreational Hub as FCTA Signs Development Agreements
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has taken a bold step in transforming Abuja into a world-class city, signing Development Agreements with Suburban Broadband Limited and Akida Hills Limited to create a major recreational hub in the heart of Nigeria’s capital. FCT Minister Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike described Abuja as a fast-growing metropolis with enormous […]
AU Pushes Reform, Peace and Water Security at 48th Executive Council
At the opening of the 48th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Executive Council, African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat placed institutional reform, peace, and sustainable development at the heart of Africa’s immediate priorities ahead of the 39th AU Assembly. Addressing ministers and delegates, the Chairperson emphasized the urgency of deepening […]
U.S., Burundi Sign Five-Year Health Cooperation MOU to Tackle HIV/AIDS and Malaria
U.S., Burundi Sign Five-Year Health Cooperation MOU to Tackle HIV/AIDS and Malaria The United States and the Government of Burundi have signed a five-year bilateral health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), reinforcing efforts to combat HIV/AIDS and malaria while strengthening global health security. The agreement, signed on February 6, aligns with the America First Global […]
AfDB Targets Implementation Gaps to Fast-Track Electricity Access Across 13 African Countries
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $3.9 million technical assistance programme aimed at closing the long-standing gap between energy policy commitments and actual electricity delivery across Africa, as part of the Mission 300 initiative to connect 300 million people to power by 2030. The two-year initiative, known as AESTAP Mission 300 Phase II, […]
AfDB Strengthens Development Footprint in Central African Republic with New Country Head
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has reaffirmed its long-term development commitment to the Central African Republic (CAR) following the official assumption of office by Mamadou Coulibaly as Head of the Bank’s Country Office. Coulibaly formally presented his letters of accreditation on 26 January 2026 to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Francophonie and Central […]
Nigeria Sees Boost in Petrol, Diesel, and LPG Supply as Stocks Surge
Nigeria’s fuel supply situation showed marked improvement in December 2025, boosting national stock levels and easing concerns over availability, according to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). Petrol (PMS) supply rose from 71.5 million litres per day in November to 74.2 million litres per day in December, comfortably above daily consumption, which […]
Uganda Orders Internet Blackout Ahead of Elections, Raising Concerns Over Transparency
As Uganda heads into elections this week, the country’s authorities have ordered an internet blackout, just two days before voters go to the polls. President Yoweri Museveni, who has ruled the East African nation for over 40 years, is seeking to extend his long-standing tenure. The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) informed internet service providers on […]
China–Tanzania Talks Strengthen Trade, Infrastructure, and Diplomatic Cooperation
Tanzania and China have reaffirmed six decades of diplomatic ties, pledging closer cooperation in trade, infrastructure, and multilateral engagement during a two-day ministerial meeting in Dar es Salaam China and Tanzania have agreed to expand political, economic, and security cooperation following bilateral talks held in Dar es Salaam from 9–10 January 2026. The meeting brought […]
AU Reacts to U.S. Decision to Halt Funding for Key Multilateral Institutions
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has reacted to a recent directive by the United States Government to withdraw participation and suspend funding to several United Nations bodies and selected international organisations. The decision, issued via a Presidential Memorandum, represents one of the most significant shifts in U.S. […]
U.S., Côte d’Ivoire Sign $937 Million Global Health Pact to Boost Disease Prevention and Self-Reliance
The United States and Côte d’Ivoire have signed a landmark five-year bilateral health cooperation agreement valued at $937 million, marking a major shift in U.S. global health policy toward country ownership, co-investment, and accountability. The agreement, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on December 30, aligns with Washington’s America First Global Health Strategy, which […]
