Africa
Invest in Africa’s food markets to win the war on hunger, boost nutrition – AfDB
By investing in Africa’s food markets, governments can win the fight against stunting and improve nutrition across the continent. And…
Japan promises to help double Africa’s rice production by 2030
The Sasakawa Association will work with the Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA), to help double rice production to 50 million…
With Love from Yokohama – Femi Adesina
Love in Tokyo is the title of a 1966 film that became a hit at the box office. Since then,…
Facebook, together with Africa Check, expands its local language coverage
Facebook, today with Africa Check announced that it has added new local language support for several African languages as part…
WHO recommends dolutegravir as preferred HIV treatment option in all populations
Based on new evidence assessing benefits and risks, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the use of the HIV drug…
Nigerians; Poor people in a rich country | By Adediji Wasiu
Among developing countries, Nigeria is a relatively rich country with abundant human and natural resources. Nigeria is the most populous…
Brexit upheaval brings opportunity for African educators
The influential magazine Foreign Policy published an article at the end of 2018 entitled The Brexit Fueled Death of the…
GTBank Named Best Bank in Africa at Euromoney Awards
Foremost African financial institution Guaranty Trust Bank plc has been named the Best Bank in Africa 2019 by Euromoney at…
Terrorism ‘spreading and destabilizing’ entire regions, Guterres warns States
“Trauma from terrorism” hurts families, communities and destabilizes entire regions, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Wednesday, as he expressed…
IITA Youth Agripreneur program wins the 2019 International innovation award for sustainable food, agriculture
…as FAO thumbs up IITA Youth agripreneurs The youth program of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has won…