Tag: Africa

Ex-Nigerian President Jonathan wins 2025 Sunhak Peace Prize

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has been named the winner of the 2025 Founder’s Sunhak Peace Award. The Sunhak Peace Prize Foundation will present the award in Seoul, South Korea, on April 11, 2025. Jonathan is the first African leader to receive this honor. He joins past winners such as former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon […]

Nigeria makes case for UN Security Council seat at World Economic Forum summit

At the World Economic Forum (WEF) summit in Davos, Switzerland, Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, made a compelling argument for Africa to have a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council. Tuggar advocated that Nigeria should be the country to represent the continent, given its leadership role in Africa. Currently, Africa does […]

Africa has everything to develop itself – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has called on Africa to take bold steps to develop itself, emphasizing that the continent has the resources, people, and capacity to achieve sustainable growth. President Tinubu shared this message in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, during a meeting with Rwandan President Paul Kagame. Both leaders are attending the Abu […]

President Tinubu Discusses Intra-African Trade With President Kagame Of Rwanda

On the eve of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu had an important conversation with Rwandan President Paul Kagame. The focus of their discussion was on how Africa can develop its own resources by improving trade and cooperation between African nations. President Tinubu highlighted that Africa has all the ingredients to succeed – […]

Ghana Scraps Visa Requirement, Allows Free Entry For Africans

In a significant move, Ghana is set to remove its visa requirement for all African nationals starting in early 2025. This decision was approved by President Nana Akufo-Addo in December 2024, fulfilling a commitment he made during the Africa Prosperity Dialogues. The new policy aims to strengthen connections between African countries by making it easier […]

African Govts Should Ban Kemi Badenoch From Coming To Africa – Seun Kuti Says

Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has sparked a call for African governments to ban Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the UK’s Conservative Party, after her controversial comments about Nigeria. The UK politician allegedly spoke about her upbringing in Nigeria, describing it as overshadowed by fear, insecurity, and widespread corruption. These statements have drawn sharp criticism from […]

Nigeria Seeks South Africa’s Support for G20 and BRICS Membership Ambitions

Nigeria is looking to expand its influence on the global stage by seeking South Africa’s support for its bid to become a full member of the G20 and BRICS. The request was made by Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, at the closing of the 11th Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) […]

Democracy in Africa: Difficult but Possible – Peter Obi at Yale University

Peter Obi, a prominent Nigerian politician, recently spoke at Yale University, one of the most respected institutions globally. In his address, he discussed the challenges and potential of democracy in Africa, expressing gratitude to the university for the opportunity. Obi shared that many people in Africa feel disillusioned with democracy due to the failure of […]