A key challenge facing African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is access to finance to survive and grow. The French-speaking part of Africa is particularly disadvantaged: 98% of private funding goes to South Africa, Nigeria,…
US agency accuses Tigrayan forces of looting aid…
Forces from Ethiopia's Tigray region looted warehouses, in recent weeks, belonging to a US humanitarian agency in the Amhara region - said USAID's mission director, Sean Jones, in Ethiopia on Tuesday. “Rebels in the war-torn…
In Nigeria, thousands of Boko Haram fighters have…
The Nigerian military claims that approximately 6,000 Boko Haram members have surrendered to authorities in the previous several weeks, including commanders, fighters, and their families. Hundreds of Boko Haram members have reportedly surrendered in Cameroon.…
Freeman Mbowe, the Tanzanian opposition leader, appeared in…
Tanzania's main opposition leader appeared in court on Tuesday to face terrorism charges in a case his party described as a politically motivated attempt to suppress dissent. Police allegedly tortured Chadema party chairman Freeman Mbowe…
Rally to request end the killing of journalists…
Thousands of media journalists gathered in Goma being dressed in black attires to pay tribute to fellow pressmen who murdered in the last four months in Congo’s North Kivu and Ituri provinces. As stated in…
Hissène Habré, the former ruler of Chad dies…
The former ruler of Chad, Hissène Habré is dead at 79 years due to coronavirus infection while serving a life sentence for crimes against humanity. In 2016, Habré was found guilty of crimes against humanity…
Rwanda deported a Belgian lawyer who represented Paul…
Paul Rusesabagina, the "Hotel Rwanda" hero turned government critic, was denied access to the Kigali prison where his client is being held awaiting the outcome of his terrorism trial and deported to Belgium. Rwandan authorities…
A new wave of abuses in the Anglophone…
A new wave of abuses in the Anglophone regions of Cameroon by both government security forces and armed separatists highlights the urgent need to protect communities at risk and hold abusers accountable. That is the…
Long walk for a drop of water in…
According to the World Food Programme, the lack of rain between November 2020 and January 2021 has resulted in the worst drought in 40 years in the Huila Province of Southern Angola. These several months…
Will Western Africa’s renewable projects resolve the power…
West Africa has substantial energy assets. The locale accounts for around 33% of African gas and oil reserves and more than 23,000 Megawatt (MW) exploitable hydropower potential. Additionally, Ivory Coast is one of West Africa's…
Abiy Ahmed wins a landslide victory in Ethiopia’s…
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has won a landslide victory in the country's postponed elections, according to the election authority. Mr. Abiy's Prosperity Party won 410 out of 436 seats, granting him another five-year term…
South Africa has announced strict steps to prevent…
The South African government has announced tough steps to combat the coronavirus's third wave. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Tuesday that the curfew hours would be extended and that the sale of alcohol would be…
Nigeria’s president admits to failing to put an…
President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria has recognized that he has failed to fulfill a promise he made when he was elected in 2015. In a television address, he stated that the fight against Islamist militants…
Africa: the new hot tourist destination for Chinese
Inspite of the Chinese representing a minor number of tourists visiting Africa, still with each new year this number is surging. Visiting the old continent of Africa has lots to offer other than its diverse…
Entertainment: Nina Ivy Clears The Air On Her…
Former BBNaija housemate, Nina Ivy has opened up on the alleged misunderstanding between her and fellow BBNaija housemate, Diane. Nina Ivy has cleared the air on the friendship. In a new inquiry and answer meeting…
Entertainment: “Mercy Chinwo Songs Uplift My Soul” –…
Popular Nigerian Musician, Davido has eulogized gospel singer Mercy Chinwo in a recent tweet on Twitter, Davido said that Mercy Chinwo's songs uplift his soul whenever he's down or feeling sad. The "FEM" singer had…
Entertainment: Actress Nkechi Blessing Receives Gift Ahead Of…
Nkechi Blessing has received a surprise gift in Dubai, the gift was from her team this is coming few days ahead of birthday in February. Taking to Instagram with overpowering bliss, the entertainer who is…
Entertainment: Boluwatife Balogun Shows Off His Musical Skills
Popular Nigerian singer, Ayo Balogun aka Wizkid son, Boluwatife Balogun has showed off his musical and rap skill on the internet, many people has commended him for this video. Bolu took to his page on…
NEWS: Over 6 Rangers Murdered By Gunmen In…
Over six guards of the virunga national park has been killed by the unknown gunmen in the Democratic Republic of Congo, this is according to a local media outlet in the country The arrangement loss…
