Tag: Nigeria
Diplomacy in Action: Boosting Africa’s Mining Sector Through Nigeria and South Africa
Africa is the world’s most mineral-rich continent, endowed with abundant metallic and non-metallic minerals and gemstones. Africa’s mineral wealth is…
Nigeria’s BRICS Partnership Could Be a New Frontier for African Trade and Investment
Nigeria's BRICS membership presents both opportunities and challenges for the country. While economists caution about potential risks, they also acknowledge…
Lukarawa Terror Group: A New Threat to Nigeria’s Security Landscape
Lakurawa is not an entirely new phenomenon. The group’s ideological and operational framework stems from Jama’atu Muslimina [Jama'atu Ansarul Musilimina…
Nigeria-India Relations: What are the areas of agreement during PM Modi’s visit to Abuja?
India's PM visiting Nigeria at this period of intense geopolitical competitions signals New Delhi's geostrategic plan, especially in the context…
Dangote Refinery-NNPC Spat: What does it say about Nigeria’s oil and gas industry?
Africa is facing more severe climate change than most other parts of the world, despite bearing the least responsibility for…
The Nigerian Economy: Navigating Through Difficult Circumstances
Embracing prudence, inclusivity, and adaptability is crucial to overcoming these challenges and propelling Nigeria onto the global stage. Experts say…
Africa This Week: Chad’s interim president to run in the upcoming election; ICC judges ruled victims of Ugandan militia commander Ongwen should receive over 52 million euros in compensation; Kenya and Haiti finalized security agreement; Former Tanzanian President Ali Hassan Mwinyi passed away at the age of 98
Chad's interim president, Mahamat Idriss Deby, announced on Saturday his intention to run in the upcoming presidential race amidst heightened tensions…
Inter-communal conflict in Northern Nigeria and its effects on the country’s food security
Nigeria's food security is being impacted by the herder-farmer disputes in the country's north-central region and the Boko Haram insurgency…
Africa This week: IMF approves first review of Ghana’s loan program, enabling immediate disbursement of $600 million; Somalia rejects discussions with Ethiopia over port deal with Somaliland; UN report says between 10,000 and 15,000 people killed in ethnic violence by RSF and allied Arab militia in Sudan’s West Darfur; Indicted former Sierra Leone President Arrives in Nigeria For Medical Care; US Secretary of State to visit four African countries, and others
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday approved the first review of Ghana's loan programme, enabling the immediate disbursement of…
Africa This week: 2023 Africa Cup of Nations starts in Cote d’Ivoire; Nigeria’s Dangote oil refinery commences production of diesel and aviation fuel; China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi to embark on a diplomatic tour to Africa; Morocco secured victory in a heated vote to lead the UN Human Rights Council; MONUSCO to leave DR Congo by end of 2024; Burundi closes border with Rwanda after accusing Kigali of training Red Tabara rebel group
The CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d'Ivoire 2023, Africa's largest football event, will commence at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium…
Africa This Week: Armed groups killed at least 160 people in central Nigeria; 86% of Chadian voters support new constitution; Algerian parliament members encouraged President Tebboune to seek second term 2024 elections; Sudan’s RSF leader confirmed first appearance outside Sudan in talks with Uganda’s President; DR Congo’s government rejects opposition demands for a rerun of December 20 elections, and others
This is another Alafarika’s weekly news brief, where we look at some of the top news stories making headlines across…
Africa This Week: A military drone targeting insurgents in Nigeria’s Kaduna state killed and injured civilians; U.S. announced new visa restrictions for Ugandan and Zimbabwean officials accused of undermining democracy and repressing marginalized groups; Mauritania’s former president sentenced to five years in prison; Mali and Niger announced revocation of two tax treaties with France; Trial of experimental HIV vaccine in Uganda, Tanzania and South Africa stopped after preliminary data suggested it would not be effective, and others
This is another Alafarika’s weekly news brief, where we look at some of the top news stories making headlines across…
