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Metro

Joe Ajaero Speaks Against Crackdown on Labour Leaders, Warns of Rising Authoritarianism Across Africa

Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has issued a strong warning against what he described as a disturbing wave of...

Metro

HRW Report: Governments and Armed Groups Escalate Violations in Africa

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has published a report detailing the alarming rise in human rights abuses across Africa, with a focus on Sudan,...

Metro

Africa Encounters Severe Cholera Epidemic, According to Africa CDC

Africa is facing its most severe cholera outbreak in 25 years, as reported by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa...

Sports

Messi Breaks New Ground in Africa: Nets First Goal on the Continent

Lionel Messi achieved a significant milestone by scoring his first goal on African soil during a 2-0 victory for Argentina over Angola in...

Metro

Starlink and Vodacom Join Forces to Extend Fast Internet Across Africa

Vodacom Group has agreed to work with Starlink to bring fast, low-latency satellite internet to businesses and to boost network reach in rural...

Politics

Obasanjo Urges African Youth to Take Leadership Now

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo told young Africans to act now if they wish to lead the continent. He spoke at the Presidential Youth...

Economy

South Africa and Nigeria Taken Off International Financial Crime Monitoring List

In a pivotal advancement for Africa's financial sector, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has delisted South Africa, Nigeria, Mozambique, and Burkina Faso...

Economy

South Africa and Nigeria Stripped from FATF ‘Grey List’ Following Enhanced Anti-Money Laundering Measures

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has officially removed South Africa, Nigeria, Mozambique, and Burkina Faso from its "grey list" of countries under...

Economy

Engaging with Africa is Serious Business, Warns Nigerian Minister

Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar emphasized the importance of fostering respectful and mutually beneficial trade relationships between Africa and developed countries. He criticized...

Politics

Lamola from South Africa Highlights ‘Positive Sentiment’ Regarding AGOA

During the FT Africa Summit in London, South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, expressed optimism about the renewal of...