EU, ECOWAS collaborate on security in West Africa
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the European Union (EU) have strengthened their collaboration on regional and international peace and security. The...
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Buhari to receive ‘peace award’ in Mauritania
President Muhammadu Buhari is scheduled to receive the African Award for Strengthening Peace on the continent. The President will receive the award on Tuesday in...
Violent clashes in Somaliland leave 20 dead
At least 20 people are reported to have been killed in Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland. The deaths occurred during several days of clashes between...
Experts seek Climate Justice for vulnerable countries
As part of effort to combat the impact of climate change in Africa, Environmental science experts are calling for Climate Justice to ensure sustainable environment...
WHO raises alarm over increasing rate of depression
The World Heath Organization, WHO has raised alarm over the increasing rate of depression and anxiety in the world. WHO says three years after the...
Governor Fayemi emerges President of Forum of Regions of Africa
Dr Kayode Fayemi, the Governor of Ekiti state and the chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, has been elected President of the African Regional Forum....
EU to support military mission in Mozambique
The European Union says it will provide additional support to an African military mission in Mozambique, as Islamist attacks threaten gas projects meant to reduce...
Ghana traders threaten protest over inflation
“Accra Central, Accra, Ghana” by Muntaka Chasant CC BY 4.0 Business owners in Ghana have threatened to close up shop by Monday, August 29, to...
WHO demands heavy tax on tobacco
The World Health Organization (WHO) wants African governments to levy environmental taxes on tobacco throughout its value and supply chains, including production, processing, distribution, sales,...