Minister hails Tinubu over Nigerians’ election into gas exporting countries forum

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Nigeria’s historic diplomatic achievement at the 27th Ministerial Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) held in Doha,...

French Group Wagas Plans to Build 1.5 Million Homes in Cameroon by 2035

(Business in Cameroon) - Wagas Group signed an MoU with Cameroon’s government to build 1.5 million homes by 2035. The project will rely on green bonds and sustainable financing mechanisms — a first in the Cemac region. A pilot phase in Ebolowa...

Trapped and wasted: Africa’s iconic wildlife face an uncertain future

Deep in the heart of Africa’s forests and savannas, a silent crisis threatens the continent’s rich and varied wildlife. A wide range of species fall prey to a deceptively simple yet lethal device: the snare. The seemingly innocuous tool —...

Trump Refilling Strategic Petroleum Reserve – Big Oil Could Benefit

The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) was created in 1975 by the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, signed into law by President Gerald Ford. It was established in response to the 1973-1974 oil embargo, which highlighted the U.S. economy’s...

President Mnangagwa joins other leaders at Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development

President Mnangagwa joins other leaders at Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development Wallace Ruzvidzo in KAMPALA, Uganda President Mnangagwa, who arrived here yesterday, will join fellow Heads of State today at the 11th session of the...

Africa's ageing presidents govern world's youngest populations

The presidents of Cameroon and Ivory Coast, 92 and 83 respectively, are each seeking to extend decades of rule, reflecting a trend across Africa where some of the world's oldest leaders govern its youngest populations, often leading to demands for...

Africans Urged to Expedite Implementation of Malabo Targets   

Addis Ababa, April 11, 2025 (ENA) -- The Malabo targets are unlikely to be met by 2025 due to structural challenges, climate shocks, and underinvestment, Director of Programme Implementation and Coordination at the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating...

Tuggar Congratulates Tinubu on Nigeria’s Diplomatic Success at the Gas Exporting Countries Forum

President Bola Tinubu The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, OON, congratulates His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on Nigeria’s historic diplomatic achievement at the 27th Ministerial...

Ekperikpe Ekpo becomes president of 2026 GECF ministerial meeting

Ekperikpe Ekpo, minister of state for petroleum resources (gas), has been selected president of the 2026 ministerial meeting of the gas exporting countries forum (GECF). According to a statement from the ministry of foreign affairs, the...

Agroecology: A policy imperative for sustainable and resilient food systems in SADC

The sustainability and resilience of food systems are at the heart of food security discussions globally, and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) is no exception. The region faces multiple challenges, including climate change, land...

CPLP women propose training in digital and environmental transition

"We support the initiatives of other countries and the recommendations that we have to create a fund for the training of CPLP women and girls in the areas of environmental and digital transition," said the organization's president, Maria Edjang...

N10b agric budget will boost food security in Kaduna, says Sani

In its bid to boost food security in Kaduna State, Governor Uba Sani, said his administration has prioritised agriculture, with over N10b allocated to the sector in the 2025 budget. According to him, Kaduna is the only state in Nigeria that has...

Nigeria shines in global energy diplomacy as Mshelbila, Minister Ekpo clinch top GECF roles

Nigeria has recorded a landmark diplomatic victory on the global energy stage following the election of two Nigerians into key leadership positions at the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) during its 27th Ministerial Meeting held in Doha,...

The bear and the bot farm: Countering Russian hybrid warfare in Africa

Summary Russia has made significant inroads in Africa—particularly in Burkina Faso, the Central African Republic and Mali—deploying military operations that, while limited in scope, are often devastating for local civilian populations. At the same...

Climate shocks, humanitarian crises and political division plague Central Africa

Abdou Abarry, UN Special Representative for Central Africa, told ambassadors in the Security Council that disasters and extreme weather events displaced more than three million people in the region this year alone. This has worsened an already...

Declassified UK Government Files Reveal Gib Role in Stopping High-Profile Wildlife Smuggling Case

Previously classified UK government documents have shed light on a major wildlife smuggling case that unfolded in Gibraltar in 1994, revealing how authorities on the Rock intercepted an illicit shipment linked to high-ranking officials in...

Tuggar affirms Nigeria’s role in global gas exportation, sustaining energy

Oil & Gas THE Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has affirmed Nigeria’s important role in global gas exportation and energy stability This is contained in a statement issued by Alkasim Abdulkadir, Tuggar’s Special Assistant on Media...

Ekpo, Mshelbila Elected President And Secretary-General Of Gas Exporting Countries Forum

The Nigerian duo of the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo and Dr. Philip Mshelbila, Managing Director of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has emerged the President and Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum...

Foreign minister hails Nigeria’s role in global gas exports, sustaining energy

Foreign affairs minister Yusuf Tuggar has affirmed Nigeria’s important role in global gas exports and energy stability. This was disclosed in a statement by his media aide, Alkasim Abdulkadir. The statement came against the backdrop of the recent...

Factbox-Africa’s ageing presidents govern world’s youngest populations

(Reuters) -The presidents of Cameroon and Ivory Coast, 92 and 83 respectively, are each seeking to extend decades of rule, reflecting a trend across Africa where some of the world’s oldest leaders govern its youngest populations, often leading to...