AFRICA

South Africa Gears Up For Africa’s Travel Indaba 2024, Set To Promote African Tourism 

South Africa's Deputy Tourism Minister has said Africa's Travel Indaba plays a pivotal role in showcasing the continent's tourism offerings.

5 months ago

Orphaned Lions Find New Home in South African Sanctuary

Two orphaned lions have been relocated to a sanctuary in South Africa after they were saved from Montenegro and Ukraine

5 months ago

Leaked Footage Of Muammar Gadhafi’s Son’s Cramped Cell In Beirut Raises Concerns

Libyan authorities have demanded an improvement in the living conditions of Muammar Gadhafi’s son following leaked photographs of his cell.

5 months ago

Nigeria Should Be Producing 70m Litres Of Petrol Per Day If All Four Refineries Are Working, Says Faith Nwadishi

“We have failed in making our infrastructure work,” Faith Nwadishi says as she laments Nigeria’s fuel scarcity struggle.

5 months ago

At Least 50 Killed in Kenya As Floods Sweep People Away

About 50 people have been killed in villages near Mai Mahiu, Kenya, as heavy rainfall triggered devastating floods.

5 months ago

Tinubu Plans 1,000km Sokoto-Badagry Road Amid Controversy Trailing N15tn Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

Works Minister Umahi reveals plans for 1,000km Sokoto-Badagry road, citing that it'll foster safer and sustainable transportation ecosystem within Nigeria.

5 months ago

Uganda Turns To Islamic Development Bank for $295m Loan Amid World Bank Stalemate

Uganda has secured a $295 million loan from Saudi Arabia's Islamic Development Bank for infrastructural projects.

5 months ago

Emefiele Challenges Jurisdiction of Lagos Court to Hear Case, Pushes for Dismissal

Ex-CBN Governor Emefiele's counsel argued that the court lacks jurisdiction over charges, citing constitutional provisions on abuse of office.

5 months ago

Nigeria Needs $10bn Annual Imvestment To Ensure Uninterrupted Power Supply, Says Minister Adelabu

Minister Adelabu said for uninterrupted power supply, the sector needs $10bn annually for infrastructure, which is currently beyond government's means.

5 months ago

AfDB Announces $538m Partnership With IsDB, IFAD For Agro-industrial Zones Development in Nigeria

AfDB boss Adesina hinted that the IsDB committed $7 billion in support of Africa’s self-sufficiency goal in food production.

5 months ago