Nigeria Bus Crashes Into Train; 6 Dead And Many Injured
6 people were killed and dozens injured when a train crashed into a passenger bus in Lagos, Nigeria on Thursday, said the emergency response agency. The bus was taking government…
US Ambassador Heading to Africa as Part of Biden’s Big Push
The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations is the second Cabinet member heading to Africa as part of President Joe Biden’s big push to engage with the world’s second-largest continent.…
Africa Renewable Energy Investment At 11-Year Low, Says Research
Investment in renewable energy in Africa fell to its lowest level in more than decade last year despite the continent’s huge potential. Only $2.6 billion of capital was rolled out…
Spotify Invests $100K Into New Africa Podcast Fund Initiative
Global streaming platform Spotify has demonstrated its commitment to bolstering the careers of African creators through on- and off-platform support programmes. In line with this, the company has announced a…
Ghana’s Cocobod Signs $1.13 Billion Loan For 2022/23 Cocoa Purchases
Cocobod, Ghana’s cocoa regulator, signed a $1.13 billion syndicated loan on Monday with international banks to finance purchases for the upcoming season, which is due to open later this month,…
Nigeria Makes Biggest Ever Cocaine Seizure
According to the NDLEA, at least, four drug barons, including a Jamaican and the warehouse manager have been arrested. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives have busted…
Kenya’s Top Court Confirms William Ruto’s Victory In Presidential Vote
Kenya’s Supreme Court on Monday upheld results declaring William Ruto winner of last month’s presidential elections. Ruto, 55, won with 50.49% of the vote against his rival Raila Odinga’s 48.85%,…