Ex-Nigerian minister in bribery trial went on spending sprees, court hears
Prosecutors allege Diezani Alison-Madueke was given "a life of luxury" in the UK by people interested in Nigerian government contracts.
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Assefa targets repeat of record-breaking London win
Reigning champion Tigst Assefa will target a repeat of her record-breaking London Marathon victory when she takes on rivals Sifan Hassan and Peres Jepchirchir in this year's race.
Africa: Joint U.S. - African Union Statement on Launch of a Strategic Investment Working Group
[State Department] Addis Ababa -- The following joint statement was released by the Government of the United States of America and the African Union Commission on the occasion of today's agreement to establish a Strategic Investment Working Group.
Africa: AUC Chairperson Received a High-Level U.S. Delegation Led By Deputy Secretary of State Landau
[African Union] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this afternoon received a high-level United States delegation led by the Deputy Secretary of State, H.E. Christopher Landau. The delegation also included the Commander of U.S. AFRICOM,
Africa: AU, Qatar Officials Meet in Mogadishu to Discuss Peace and Security Cooperation
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The African Union's Special Representative and Head of AUSSOM, Ambassador El Hadji Ibrahima Diene, met today in Mogadishu with Qatar's Ambassador to Somalia, Dr. Abdullah bin Salem Al-Nuaimi.
US YouTube star IShowSpeed to get Ghanaian passport as Africa tour ends
Ghana's foreign minister says the influencer is a "worthy ambassador", but some Ghanaians criticised the move.
Africa: Where Was Africa in Davos?
[This Day] To state the truth, Africa was significantly nowhere at the World Economic Forum which took place this January 19 - 23. You may say absent figuratively, sidelined more specifically, and that has been very much the pattern over the years.
Africa: How Did Africa Fare in 2025? A Test of U.S. Policy Choices - Ambassador Cohen
[allAfrica] Washington, DC -- For generations, American candidates have asked voters a familiar question: Are you better off now than you were four years ago?
East Africa: Why East Africa Tops Africa's 2026 Economic Projections
[Independent (Kampala)] East Africa is expected to be Africa's fastest-growing subregion in 2026, with GDP projected to expand by 5.8%, according to the UN World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026. The UN names Ethiopia and Kenya as the main drivers, putting the sub-region
Africa: CAF May Weigh Stricter Rules On Goalkeepers' Towels After Afcon Controversy
[Vanguard] President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Referees Committee, Olivier Safari, has hinted that the body may move to review existing regulations guiding the use of towels by goalkeepers, following the controversy that trailed their use during the
Africa: From Global Ai Infrastructure to International Research Review Panels - a Quiet Role in Shaping Digital Systems
[Ghanaian Times] As artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital connectivity continue to reshape economies worldwide, the reliability and governance of digital infrastructure have become matters of global importance. Behind the rapid expansion of these systems lies an
Africa: Gospel Cinema Launches Film Project to Strengthen Christian Filmmaking in Africa
[This Day] Abuja -- Gospel Cinema International has launched the Africa Gospel Film Project (AGFP), a new initiative aimed at building capacity among Christian filmmakers across Africa and expanding the continent's presence in the global faith-based film industry.
Africa: Destination Uganda Wins 'Best in Show--Africa' At 2026 New York Travel & Adventure Show
[Independent (Kampala)] New York -- Destination Uganda has won the "Best in Show - Africa" award for its immersive and experiential showcase at the Travel & Adventure Show.
Africa: From Lunch Tray to Lifelong Health - WHO Sets Global Standards for School Meals
[UN News] For the first time ever, the World Health Organization (WHO) is providing recommendations for healthy and nutritious food in schools around the world.
The model who moved to Ghana and wrapped her prosthetic leg in its famous fabric
Abena Christine Jon'el left the US and now aims to raise the profile of people with disabilities in Ghana.
