Acute hunger affected over 295 million people across 53 countries in 2024. Conflicts, climate shocks, and economic pressures cited as key drivers. Nigeria, Sudan, and the DRC among the worst-hit nations. Global food insecurity reached alarming levels in 2024, fueled by ongoing conflicts, climate shocks, and economic instability. The call for urgent, coordinated action is...

Burkina Faso and Senegal reaffirm commitment to deepen cooperation in security, trade, energy, and integration. Bilateral trade reached approximately $58 million in 2023, a figure deemed “low” by the Senegalese Prime Minister. Partnership efforts will target energy, agriculture, and regional security, especially in the Sahel. Burkina Faso and Senegal have reiterated...

Nice Summit : UN Ocean Conference in Nice seen as last chance to reverse overfishing trends by 2030 Morocco emerges as key player amid collapsing stocks, regional inaction, and looming EU sanctions In June, the French city of Nice will host the third United Nations Ocean Conference. For diplomats, it’s another event on the multilateral agenda. But for scientists, fishermen, industry...

Marojejy National Park, located in northeastern Madagascar, is one of the island’s most pristine and spectacular natural treasures. Nestled in the Sava region near the town of Sambava, the park spans roughly 60,000 hectares and is known for its rugged terrain, dense rainforests, and extraordinary biodiversity. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2007 as part of the Rainforests of...

The African Development Bank has approved a $304 million loan to Botswana to support the southern African country in managing mounting fiscal challenges and implementing key governance and economic reforms. The funding, approved by the Bank Group’s Board of Directors on Wednesday, will finance the Governance and Economic Resilience Support Programme (GERSP), a one-year general budget...

Generative AI could deliver up to $103 billion in annual economic value for Africa Sectors like retail, telecom, and banking show strong potential for AI-driven growth Report stresses need for infrastructure, skilled talent, and clear regulation The application of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a promising solution to major economic and social...

Former President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz receives 15-year prison sentence after appeal Found guilty of illicit enrichment, influence peddling, and money laundering Court upholds seizure of assets and revokes his civic rights Mauritania's former president, Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison by an appeal court on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. He was...

IFC and the Canadian government fund Husk Power with $5 million to install 108 hybrid mini-grids The project will provide clean energy to about 115,000 people and businesses in northern Nigeria Part of a broader program aiming to boost electricity access for 17.5 million Nigerians The enhancement of electricity access in Africa is being driven by decentralized energy...

NIMC says extortion and corruption cases dropped by at least 40% Over 120 million Nigerians enrolled in the national ID database Concerns remain over high fees for correcting personal data Nigeria’s National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced a reduction of at least 40% in extortion and corruption cases related to the National Identification Number (NIN)...

EBRD confers beneficiary status to Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, and Nigeria under its regional expansion These countries gain access to EBRD financing, private sector support, and investment tools Ghana, Kenya, and Senegal are expected to follow pending completion of accession processes The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has granted beneficiary country...