Category: News Story
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Heavy Rains Disrupt Cocoa Harvests in Ivory Coast: A Growing Crisis for Farmers and Exporters
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Recent heavy rains in Ivory Coast have severely impacted the cocoa harvest, causing significant delays in the transportation of cocoa beans to ports. As one of the world’s largest cocoa producers, the country’s challenges with weather have serious implications not only for local farmers but also for global cocoa markets.…
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Russia Expands Visa-Free Travel Agreements with African Countries
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Russia is actively pursuing agreements to establish visa-free travel with several African nations, highlighting its growing diplomatic and economic engagement with the continent. Alexei Klimov, head of the Consular Department at the Russian Foreign Ministry, revealed that Moscow is currently negotiating visa-free regimes with nine countries across Africa and the…
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Paris 2024 Investigative Committee Begins Hearings in Abuja
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The Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics Investigative Committee, established by the Minister of Sports Development, John Owan Enoh, held its first hearing in Abuja on Thursday. The committee, led by veteran journalist Mumuni Alao, aims to address Nigeria’s underwhelming performance at the games. The session, which took place at the…
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Global Health Coalition Invests $250 Million in Lassa Fever Vaccine Research
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A global initiative led by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has committed over $250 million to advance vaccine research against Lassa fever, a deadly viral disease prevalent in West Africa. Since 2017, CEPI has spearheaded efforts to find a vaccine,…
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Libya’s Eastern Parliament Appoints New Central Bank Governor Following Dismissal of Sadiq al-Kabir
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Libya’s eastern parliament appointed Naji Mohamed Issa Belqasem as the new central bank governor on Monday, following the dismissal of former governor Sadiq al-Kabir last month by the Tripoli-based presidential council. Parliament spokesperson Abdullah Bliheg announced that all 108 lawmakers supported Belqasem’s appointment. Belqasem previously served as the central bank’s…
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FIFA Slaps Samuel Eto’o with 6-Month Ban: Cameroon Football Legend Barred from National Team Games
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Samuel Eto’o, one of Cameroon’s most celebrated footballers and the current president of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT), has been dealt a severe blow by FIFA. The international football governing body imposed a six-month ban on Eto’o, barring him from attending any national team matches. This punishment comes in response…
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Nigerians Stage ‘National Day of Survival Protest on Independence Day, Condemn Economic Hardship
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On October 1, 2024, as Nigeria marks its 64th Independence Anniversary, thousands of citizens are expected to participate in nationwide protests against the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The protesters, who have dubbed the day the “National Day of Survival,” aim to draw attention to the severe economic…
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FASU 2024: Egyptian University Dominates as Nigerian Universities Claim Podium Spots
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The 11th All-African University Games (FASU) concluded with a resounding victory for the American International University in Cairo, who secured their third consecutive gold medal. The 10-day event, held in Lagos, Nigeria, saw a strong performance from the host universities, with Lagos State University (LASU) and the University of Lagos…