africa

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World

Togo Opens Borders Visa Free to All African Travelers

Togo has announced a major step toward African integration by opening its borders to citizens from all African countries, allowing visa free entry...

World

9 African Countries With Extremely Low Rainfall

Although no country in Africa is completely without rain, several nations experience extremely low and irregular rainfall due to the influence of massive...

World

Tony Elumelu Urges Africa to Embrace Foreign Investors for Growth

Nigerian businessman and philanthropist Tony Elumelu has called on African countries to welcome foreign investors and move beyond colonial era grievances in order...

Entertainment

MVCA 2026: Kanayo O. Kanayo and Sola Sobowale Receive Industry Merit Awards in Emotional Night of Honour

Veteran Nigerian actors Kanayo O. Kanayo and Sola Sobowale were celebrated with the Industry Merit Award at the 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice...

World

Zedcrest Strengthens Institutional Position with Expansion and Strategic Leadership Appointments

Zedcrest Group is reinforcing its position as a leading provider of institutional grade financial services in Africa through strategic expansion, acquisitions, and leadership...

Politics

Wadagni Wins Benin Presidential Election in Landslide Victory

Benin’s Finance Minister, Romuald Wadagni, has secured a sweeping victory in the country’s presidential election, according to provisional results, positioning the West African...

World

UN Declares Transatlantic Slave Trade Gravest Crime Against Humanity

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday formally designated the transatlantic African slave trade as “the gravest crime against humanity,” despite opposition from...

World

Tuberculosis Still Claims Lives Every 83 Seconds in Africa as WHO Urges Urgent Action

Tuberculosis continues to pose a major public health threat across Africa, with alarming figures showing that one person dies every 83 seconds from...

World

African Countries Dominate Highest Projected Food Inflation in 2026

The latest projections from the Food and Agriculture Organization, analyzed by Visual Capitalist, reveal sharp contrasts in expected food inflation across 160 countries...

Economy

Governor Sanwo-Olu Launches Invest in Lagos Summit 3.0 to Boost Investment and Trade

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu has officially unveiled the 2026 Invest in Lagos Summit 3.0, the state’s flagship international investment platform, in...