Tag: Africa

‘Russia using food and energy as weapon against Europe and Africa,’ says vice-chancellor Habeck

German vice-chancellor Robert Habeck has accused Russia of weaponising food and energy against Ukraine and Europe, as well as Africa, prompting a need for solutions.   Habeck, also the Minister…

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US dollar is getting stronger: African countries are feeling the pain and have few policy options

The US dollar has been advancing rapidly in response to the Federal Reserve’s resolve to keep raising policy rates for longer to regain control of stubbornly high inflation. This has…

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Pattison Boleigha: The major changes in the Compliance Officers role have occurred in Environment Social and Governance (ESG) Compliance, climate change, increased levels of crime in the society.

Business Interview- Pattison Boleigha: The major changes in the Compliance Officers role  have occurred  in Environment Social and Governance (ESG) Compliance, climate change, increased levels of crime in the society.     l Lack of compliance…

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Lagos art fair tackles climate and culture

A toddler on a bike and well-heeled women in bright African fabric tunics made their way past screens flashing infrared images of a dystopian future in which simulated plants and…

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The San Tribe: Oldest Tribe in Africa

The San Tribe, or Bushmen as they are commonly called, were the first indigenous residents of South Africa over 30,000 years ago. They are believed to be the world's most…

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Popular Cultural Attires In Africa And Their Significance

One major thing common to all clothes in Africa is that they usually have bright colors, fine embroidery, and colorful neckpieces. These attires are functional, stylish, and always in season,…

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How Islam Came Into Africa

Islam is one of Africa's most widely practiced faiths on the continent. Almost one-third of the world's Muslim population is in Africa. During the early 7th century, Africa became the…

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AfDB raises $100 mln 7-year bonds to ramp up food production in Africa

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has issued a $100 million 7-year “Feed Africa” Theme Bond due September 2029 in a bid to ramp up food production in the continent. The…

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Russia-Ukraine War: Zelenskyy Warns African Countries About Putin’s Move To Buy Them With Oil 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rallied African countries to support his country in the ongoing war with Russia Zelenskyy told African countries that Russia was attempting to buy their loyalty…

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ECOWAS Experts discuss Intellectual Property Rights under AfCFTA

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), with the support of the European Union AfCFTA Technical Assistance Facility and the Spanish Government Cooperation Agency- FIIAP, held its First (1st)…

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