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...

Africa no longer waits for aid, it’s building the future with Europe and China

EQUATORIAL Guinean economist, author, and entrepreneur Oscar Nchaso has been appointed Ambassador for Africa and China by the Madrid Capital FinTech Cluster (MAD FinTech). The role marks a strategic expansion of MAD FinTech’s global outreach and...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

NNPCL hails Tinubu on Ekperikpo, Mshelbila’s emergence as GECF’s chairman, Secretary General 

NNPC Ltd has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his role in the emergence of Nigeria’s candidate Dr. Philip Mshelbila, Managing Director of Nigeria LNG Ltd as the new Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF),...

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...

Why Are the World’s Youngest Populations Led by Their Oldest Presidents?

The presidents of Cameroon and Ivory Coast, aged 92 and 83, are trying to extend their long periods in power, highlighting a trend in Africa where older leaders govern younger populations. This situation has led to calls for change from the youth,...

Ekpo, Mshelbila Elected Gas Exporting Countries Forum Chiefs

•Tuggar, NMDPRA applaud development Emmanuel Addeh and Michael Olugbode in Abuja 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...

Tuggar Congratulates Tinubu On Nigeria’s Diplomatic Success

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,...

“Ignoring pain, suffering in people’s hearts is ignoring peace”: Cameroonian Catholic Bishop on Post-Election Violence

Clips shared by local outlets on various social media platforms depict demonstrators alleging that officials tampered with the ballot tally to secure an advantage for Cameroon’s long-serving president, Paul Biya. Protests were equally reported in...

Uganda rushes to finish $130mln Hoima City Stadium by year-end

Situated in the heart of Hoima, one of Uganda’s fastest-growing cities, about 200km west of Kampala, the magnificent Hoima City Stadium stands tall in the foothills of Mparo Hill, touching the Hoima-Masindi highway. Slated for opening before the...

Females outstrip males at GZU . . . make up 61pc of graduates . . . VP Mohadi awarded doctorate

Wallace Ruzvidzo in MASVINGO CHANCELLOR of all State universities, President Mnangagwa yesterday capped 3 477 graduates, including Vice President Kembo Mohadi, at Great Zimbabwe University’s 19th graduation ceremony. Of these, 498 were...

Qatar and US warn EU law may threaten energy security in Doha talks

Energy security and regulatory risk were front and centre as the 27th Ministerial Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) convened this week in Doha, bringing together ministers, officials and experts from the world's leading...