China has reiterated its opposition to foreign interference in the internal affairs of African nations. This is even as it pledged unwavering support for the African Union (AU) and other sub-regional organisations in their quest to address the continent’s challenges through dialogue and homegrown solutions. The Chinese foreign minister, Wang Yi, made the statement during […]
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President Emmanuel Macron Tuesday faced accusations from France’s remaining allies in West Africa of showing contempt towards Africans and from the left at home of neo-colonialism after lamenting that African countries “forgot to say thank you” for France’s decade-long military deployment to fight an Islamist insurgency. France has been on the back foot in its
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No fewer than 400 golfers from about 10 African countries will converge on Abuja to compete in the 26th edition of the IBB Amateur Ladies Open. The tournament is scheduled for February 13 to 17 at the prestigious IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja. Speaking on the event, Dame Julie Donli, OON, Lady Captain
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CAF has increased the prize money for CHAN 2024 by 32%, and the winner will take home $3.5 million Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles and their coaching team have a strong incentive to give their all at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, scheduled in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda in February. On Tuesday, the Confederation of
One in five new type 2 diabetes cases in Sub-Saharan Africa and a quarter of those in Latin America and the Caribbean are attributable to sugary drinks A new study has shown that the consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSB) globally is responsible for about 340,000 deaths each year from Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
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The promise of a more transactional U.S.-Africa relationship risks alienating African populations. For some, the future of U.S.-Africa policy is looking up. Optimists are trumpeting the virtues of President-elect Trump’s enthusiasm for transactionalism, noting that it could lead to more investment on the continent and less moral posturing. Certainly, those outcomes are desirable, and a more transactional approach
As the first African country to lead the trillion-dollar G20 group, South Africa will spend 2025 pushing debt relief, climate change and international justice issues. This means there’s a lot at stake for Brics and developing nations. “We will work towards solidarity, equality and sustainable development that will have an impact on many people around
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Tuesday marked an important step forward for women’s football in Africa with the kick-off of the inaugural Under-17 Girls Integrated Football Tournament (GIFT) in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. The pilot edition of the vital new tournament, which was introduced to diversify the football offering on the continent and promote the emergence of new talent, is
Solon, a Greek philosopher, who is recognized as one of the fathers of democracy, once said: “No man should consider himself truly happy until he is dead.” Solon believed that it is at the post of a person’s life (upon death) that the verdict comes out as to how well the individual lived with others
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The visit of the Chinese Foreign Minister and the renewed push for alliance from China offers another opportunity for African nations to reposition for a more impactful engagement and value-added partnership. The Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, will be visiting African countries from the 5th to the 11th of January, according to official sources from
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