Severe floods hitting most vulnerable in Sahel
Recent floods in northeast Nigeria have displaced at least 50,000 people from their homes since the weekend, says…
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IFAD, Senegal launch Africa integrated climate risk management program
The Government of Senegal, in partnership with several international organizations including the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD),…
African countries dominate world’s top 10 growing economies
African countries are predicted to dominate the world’s top 10 highest growing economies in 2024, according to a…
Nuclear: A clean, green, reliable strategy for Africa
By Cheikh Niane and NJ Ayuk – Globally, 800 million people lack electricity – and 80% of them…
Africa advised to stamp out witchcraft accusations against children
Witchcraft accusations and ritual attacks against African children are hidden and ignored, yet are one of the most…
African Development Bank approves $127 million to Niger
On Wednesday in Abidjan, the African Development Bank Group approved funding of $127.8 million to Niger to support…
Russia may be behind recent coups in Africa – says U.S.
The Government of Russia may be behind the recent coups in African countries, says U.S. Army General Stephen…
U.S. expresses deep concern about Burkina Faso coup
The United States Government expresses ‘deep concern’ about the events happening in Burkina Faso, which now turned into…
Mary’s Meals feeds two million children in 19 countries
International school feeding charity Mary’s Meals is now reaching more than two million children in 19 countries with…
Research Institute wins 2021 Africa Food Prize
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has been awarded the 2021 Africa Food Prize,…
A rare scene in Niger during pandemic
Looking over his hectares of rice in Saga, less than 10 minutes from central Niamey, Garba Soumana’s face…
Understanding the Sahelian challenge through demographic data
By Mabingue Ngom – Demographic data drives and defines the core functions of the United Nations Population Fund…
Niger, Chad join Africa’s COVID-19 victims list
Niger and Chad became the latest countries in Africa each reporting one confirmed COVID-19 patients, the World Health…
Burkina Faso, Mauritania set to host military exercises
Burkina Faso and Mauritania are set to host the 2019 Flintlock 2019, an annual African-led, integrated military and…
Oranto Petroleum to invest in Niger oil industry
The Ministry of Petroleum of Niger to Grant Blocks R5, R6, Dibella and Dallol to Oranto. The blocks…
Mauritius joins Africa50
The Republic of Mauritius became the 30th shareholder of Africa50, the pan-African investment platform.
AU pleas donors to sustain Greet Green Wall program
The Africa Union Commission (AUC) urges international development partners of the continent to finance its Greet Green Wall…
IFC Invests $60 million to expand lending in Africa
With the aim of facilitating growth and job creation in Africa, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member…
Rwanda, Niger ratify African free trade bill
By Omer Redi – The governments of Rwanda and Niger have joined Kenya and Ghana in ratifying the…