Africa: Nigeria Wins Bid to Host $5 Billion Africa Energy Bank
[Premium Times] The bank, according to the government, is expected to facilitate access to funding for energy projects, thereby catalysing economic growth and enhancing energy security
[Premium Times] The bank, according to the government, is expected to facilitate access to funding for energy projects, thereby catalysing economic growth and enhancing energy security
[Business Day Africa] The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation and TradeMark Africa, have launched a four-year fisheries programme aimed at creating over 240,000 jobs and increasing trade in fish and fish products by $100
[The Conversation Africa] Women's Football in Africa, the first in-depth book on the subject, traces the history of women's soccer from initially being banned through to today's growing numbers of fans and broadcasting potential. It's a story of triumph despite enormous
[The Conversation Africa] Cellphone cameras are ubiquitous at modern sporting events. Whether it's a school swimming gala, the local rugby club squaring off against their bitter rivals or a national team fighting for tournament glory, every moment is a potential photograph.
Coastguards say nine people - including a little girl - are rescued, but dozens more are missing.
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.
Twenty-five soldiers are sentenced for fleeing battles against the notorious M23 rebel group.
Africa's top football sides discover their opponents in the qualifying draw for the 2025 Nations Cup with Nigeria handed a tricky group.
Ebenezer Smith showed off a certificate but Guinness World Records say it's nothing to do with them.
[RFI] As the National Rally emerged victorious in France's early legislative elections on Sunday, reactions poured in from around the world. In Africa, concerns are mainly focused on immigrants living in France. However, analysts emphasise that if France opts for the far right,
[IPS] Nairobi & Addis Ababa -- Investing in teachers and school leaders in Africa is the most important factor in promoting educational opportunities for girls, keeping them in school and ending child marriage, ultimately reducing gender inequality through education.
[Capital FM] Azimio leader Raila Odinga has welcomed South Sudanese president Salva Kiir's endorsement of his African Union Commission bid following a meeting in South Sudan.
Ireland winger Calvin Nash praises South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus prior to the Six Nations champions beginning a two-Test series against the World Cup winners on Saturday.
[HRW] Need to Adopt Human Rights-Focused Framework
[This Day] Abuja -- The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the World Trade Organisation (WTO) have inked an initiative to mobilise $12 billion in investments for West Africa's developing cotton and textile countries.
[Premium Times] The report noted that Nigeria's economy could gain $35 billion and international trade $80.7 billion by 2030.