All is set for the African Development Bank (AfDB) to commence the disbursement of $540 million to the first phase of states in Nigeria for the development of Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZs). This was just as Vice President Kashim Shettima, called for immediate action, urging the government and its development partners to walk the talk. As part of moves by the Nigerian government and the bank to ensure food security in the country, three states are to benefit from phase one of the development of processing zones, which includes Oyo, Kaduna and Cross River, while others are to get theirs as soon as they are through with documentation. Senior Special Adviser on Industrialisation to the AfDB President, Prof. Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, disclosed this on Monday, when a delegation of the bank and that of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) presented their separate reports on the status of projects being executed in Nigeria to Shettima at the State House, Abuja.

Hosts beat DRC 1-0 as Sebastian Haller scores 2nd-half volley to send the Elephants to Sunday’s final

In the south-eastern Haut-Katanga Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, at least 14 soldiers have lost their lives

ECOWAS encourages politicians to ‘urgently’ restore electoral calendar

One child is dying every two hours in the camp, according to Claire Nicolet, head of emergency response in Sudan for Doctors without Borders, or MSF

In 2023, heavy rainfall and river flooding killed scores of people in Horn of Africa countries including Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya.

The narrow Bab al-Mandab strait is all that separates Djibouti from Yemen, from where the Houthi fighters have launched a series of attacks on Israeli-linked ships since November.

Zimbabwe’s ruling Zany-PF emerged winner of Saturday’s (Feb.03) by-elections held in Mashonaland East province.

No group has claimed responsibility for attack

Africa stands out for its unwavering commitment to hospitality and community

Paul Mackenzie, 29 others plead not guilty as 1 suspect declared unfit for trial in Shakahola cult case

2 leaders stress implementing cessation of internal hostilities in Ethiopia as well as regional cooperation for peace

Lawmakers reschedule Feb. 25 vote to Dec. 15 following tense session

US launches airstrikes against Iranian-backed militias in Iraq, Syria after drone attack killed 3 American troops in Jordan

The country has officially introduced the RTS,S malaria vaccine into its expanded vaccination programme across 27 health districts. The World Health Organization endorsed the vaccine two years ago, acknowledging that that even though it is imperfect, its use would still dramatically reduce severe infections and hospitalizations. So far no malaria vaccine stop transmission, so other tools like bed nets and insecticidal spraying will still be critical. The malaria parasite mostly spreads to people via infected mosquitoes and can cause symptoms including fever, headaches and chills. Burkina Faso is one of worst-hit places in the world. In 2021, almost 12.5 million cases of the disease were recorded across the country, equating to an incidence rate of 569 cases per 1,000 population. Officially, 4,355 people were reported to have died of the parasitic infection, although World Health Organization estimates for the actual death toll that year stand as high as 18,976. Cameroon started the world’s first malaria vaccine program for children on January 22nd. According to the Gavi vaccine alliance, the initial phase of the vaccine roll-out in Burkina Faso aims to reach nearly 250,000 children aged 5–23 months, across 27 health districts out of the total 70.

Roman authorities have arrested 14 migrants from nine countries for their alleged involvement in unrest at a repatriation center following the death of a migrant from Guinea

Senegal’s government restricted access to the mobile internet as opposition leaders and supporters launched protests

Kenya’s geothermal potential has been a cornerstone in its pursuit of clean and sustainable energy

Countries sign deals in 15 fields, including agriculture, tourism, environment, fisheries, and standardization

Chairman Moussa Faki Mahamat urges Senegal to hold election ‘as soon as possible’

Clashes break out in Dakar between security forces and demonstrators protesting against postponement of February presidential election.

Namibia has a new president in the shape of Nangolo Mbumba just hours after, as vice-president, he had announced the death of his predecessor.

Voter turnout was approximately 12.44% amid boycott from opposition parties

Nineteen people, including humanitarian worker, were killed in Abyei region, disputed territory claimed by both Sudan and South Sudan.