Arab League Interference in Africa's Development On Ethiopian Dam Project Is Unacceptable [opinion]
Nile Post
Scanning through the proposals and resolutions on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), by the Arab League summit during its Friday meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, leaves… Read more »
Dangote Launches Africa's Biggest Oil Refinery - 4 Ways It Will Affect Nigeria [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Nigeria's new Dangote petroleum refinery is Africa's biggest - it will produce 650,000 barrels a day, giving it the potential to address the country's energy supply crisis. Read more »
U.S.$19 Billion Dangote Refinery Will Make West Africa Stronger - President Akufo-Addo
GhanaToday
Ghana's President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called for support for the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Complex to succeed as it would surely make West Africa and Africa… Read more »
COP28 President-Designate Calls for Major Boost to Public and Private Climate Finance for African Nations [press release]
allAfrica
In an address today to the African Development Bank Annual Meeting, the COP28 President-Designate, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, called for a major boost to public and private… Read more »
Africa Needs $2.7trn to Tackle Climate Change Crisis By 2030 - Akinwumi Adesina
Vanguard
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina says Africa will need about $2.7 trillion by 2030 to finance climate change. Read more »
French-Senegalese Director Ramata-Toulaye Sy Makes Waves at Cannes 2023
allAfrica
French-Senagalese film director and screenwriter Ramata-Toulaye Sy, 36, is the sole first-timer at Cannes 2023 - among seasoned film directors - vying for the coveted Palm d'Or at… Read more »
Remember Amid the Headlines - There's No Such Thing As a 'Natural' Disaster [analysis]
African Arguments
Poor countries aren't disproportionately vulnerable to climate change because of geography or bad luck. Read more »
Aliko Dangote Puts Life Into the 'Clay Feet' of the Giant of Africa [column]
Ghanaian Times
Fifty years ago, Nigeria used to be justifiably mocked as "Africa's giant with 'clay feet'. Read more »
CAF Vice-President Ibrahim and TFF President Karia Kick Off Third CAF Club Licensing Online Platform Regional Workshop in Tanzania
CAF
Following the successful launch of CAF Club Licensing Online Platform "CLOP" workshop series in Tunisia and Benin, Tanzania's largest city Dar es Salaam hosts the third regional… Read more »
60 Years of African Unity - What's Failed and What's Succeeded [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Africa Day this year marks 60 years since the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). The anniversary begs the question: How much of the vision of the OAU's founding… Read more »
New Research Reveals the Bittersweet Truth of Cocoa Farming in Africa's Forests [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Chocolate sales have boomed in recent months. As the cost-of-living crisis bites, consumers are increasingly reaching for chocolate as a simple and affordable pleasure. Read more »
Building a Nutrition Programme? Understanding How People Behave Is Key [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Undernutrition contributes to up to 45% of child deaths in African countries. At the same time, child obesity rates have doubled between 2006 and 2016. More than 40% of women of… Read more »
Is Africa Ready for Meaningful Participation in the G20? [analysis]
ISS
Joining the global forum presents political, cultural and technical challenges for the AU, which has been relatively inward-looking. Read more »
Morocco Honoured At Home After Return From TotalEnergies U17 AFCON
CAF
The Moroccan team was honoured with a warm reception after arriving back home from Algeria, where they finished second at the TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Read more »
World Must Be Ready to Respond to Next Pandemic - WHO Chief
UN News
Although COVID-19 may no longer be a global public health emergency, countries must still strengthen response to the disease and prepare for future pandemics and other threats, the… Read more »