7 h. ago Trump courts African leaders amid escalating global trade tensions

Donald Trump, President of the United States has hosted leaders from five African nations at the White House, seeking to read more Trump courts African leaders amid escalating global trade tensions

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13 h. ago Before the library burns: Preserving leadership wisdom through succession planning

“When the old man dies, a library burns to the ground.” — Malian Proverb In many African societies, the elder read more Before the library burns: Preserving leadership wisdom through succession planning

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21 h. ago Trump Faces Backlash For Praising Liberian President’s Fluent English

AUnited States President Donald Trump is once again facing online backlash after a remark during a lunch with African leaders at the White House resurfaced, in which he praised the Liberian President for speaking “beautiful English,” seemingly unaware that English is Liberia’s official language.   The moment occurred on Wednesday during a formal gathering that […]

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22 h. ago African mining ministers adopt reporting code, laud Alake’s leadership

Tribune Online African mining ministers adopt reporting code, laud Alake’s leadership “A critical challenge facing Africa’s mineral development agenda is the absence of a harmonised and transparent mineral resource reporting framework across the continent. African mining ministers adopt reporting code, laud Alake’s leadership Tribune Online

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33 h. ago British International Investment Commits £1.09bn To African Firms

British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, has committed £1.09 billion to African companies in 2024 to create jobs, reduce aid dependency and combat the climate emergency. The sum was nearly 40 per cent more than its 2023 total of £725 million, despite the difficult investment environment caused by macroeconomic […]

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42 h. ago CAF unveils Danone FanMilk as official partners of AFCON 2025, WAFCON 2024

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Danone, a global leader in food and nutrition in Africa, have announced an agreement making Danone FanMilk an official partner of the ongoing WAFCON 2024 and the forthcoming AFCON 2025.     CAF President Patrice Motsepe said, “CAF is pleased to welcome Danone as one of its official […] The post CAF unveils Danone FanMilk as official partners of AFCON 2025, WAFCON 2024 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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47 h. ago US drops terrorist tag on group led by Syrian interim president, as Trump courts post

In a major pivot for post-war Syria, the United States will revoke its designation of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) as read more US drops terrorist tag on group led by Syrian interim president, as Trump courts post-Assad Syria

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58 h. ago W/African Energy Forum To Catalyse Investment, Highlight Upstream Devt

The upcoming West African Energy Summit (WAES), is expected to catalyse investment, technology transfer and cross-border collaboration between African energy makers and global service providers. The forum has attracted endorsements from key stakeholders and governments within and outside the region. The summit also aims to highlight upstream development, emerging markets, technology deployment and decarbonisation strategies […]

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58 h. ago Global trade tension over fresh US 10% tariff hike on Nigeria, BRICS nations

Tribune Online Global trade tension over fresh US 10% tariff hike on Nigeria, BRICS nations As Trump decries ‘anti-American’ policies of bloc Global trade tensions are brewing anew as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to impose an additional 10 per cent tariff on imports from countries aligning with BRICS—a fast-expanding economic alliance that recently welcomed Nigeria as a partner country. The proposed tariffs come amid mounting friction between the U.S. […] Global trade tension over fresh US 10% tariff hike on Nigeria, BRICS nations Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Nigeria’s Enekwechi Sets New African Record In Men’s Shot Put

In a landmark achievement for African athletics, Nigeria’s Chukwuebuka Enekwechi has made history by becoming the first African to throw over 22 metres in the men’s shotput. He recorded the remarkable feat during the highly competitive Eugene Diamond League meeting at the weekend. Enekwechi’s record-breaking throw of 22.10 metres not only solidifies his position in […]

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4 d. ago 2027: Coalition Leaders Relocate To Regions, Begin Mobilisation

The leaders of the coalition movement under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have begun their mobilisation drive in their regions. LEADERSHIP Sunday checks revealed that the coalition leaders, namely, its interim national chairman, Senator David Mark, the national secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, returned to their states, Benue and Osun to galvanise their bases. It was further […]

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5 d. ago Angelique Kidjo Becomes First African On Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Grammy-winning Beninese singer Angelique Kidjo, is set to make history as the first African artist to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Kidjo was recently named among the 2026 Hollywood Walk of Fame honorees announced by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. Other notable recipients include American pop star Miley Cyrus, […]

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6 d. ago 43 Countries, 937 Athletes, Officials To Compete At 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships In Abeokuta

Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, is abuzz with excitement as it prepares to host the 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships, taking place from 16th to 20th July 2025. With just 13 days remaining, anticipation is building for the prestigious event, which will feature aspiring young athletes from across African continent. A total of 43 […]

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6 d. ago Nigeria champions enhanced West African air connectivity at WAES 2025

•Pushes to dismantle trade barriers   By Chinelo Obogo     talktonelo@yahoo.com   When African leaders convened in Abuja for the inaugural West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) in June, the spotlight was on the structural and policy bottlenecks that have long hindered the full potential of intra-regional trade across the subcontinent. At the summit themed; “Unlocking […] The post Nigeria champions enhanced West African air connectivity at WAES 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Wike labels ADC takeover as gathering of “failed and expired politicians”

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has launched a scathing attack on the coalition that recently assumed control of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), branding its leaders as a collection of “failed and expired politicians” with nothing new to offer Nigerians. Wike, speaking in Abuja during his […] The post Wike labels ADC takeover as gathering of “failed and expired politicians” appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Aisha Yesufu Knocks Coalition Group, Calls For Youths, Women Involvement 

Controversial socio-political activist, Aisha Yesufu, has criticised the newly adopted coalition party, African Democratic Congress, for failing to reflect inclusivity in its leadership structure. Mrs. Aisha, who supported Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi in 2023 raised concerns on Wednesday over what she described as continued sidelining of women and youths in key political decisions. […] The post Aisha Yesufu Knocks Coalition Group, Calls For Youths, Women Involvement  appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago 2027: ADC coalition will ensure Nigerians get good leaders – Peter Obi

By Seyi Babalola The former Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has disclosed that the coalition under the African Democratic Congress, ADC, will ensure that Nigerians get good leaders in 2027. He made the statement in a post on X in response to the coalition’s choice of ADC as its formal political party. Obi emphasised […] The post 2027: ADC coalition will ensure Nigerians get good leaders – Peter Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago 43 Nations, 937 Athletes To Compete At 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships

Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, is abuzz with excitement in preparations to host the 3rd African U-18/U-20 Athletics Championships from 16th to 20th July 2025. With just 13 days remaining, anticipation is building for the prestigious event promising to feature aspiring young athletes from across African continent. A total of 43 countries have confirmed […]

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7 d. ago Trump to meet five African leaders for trade talks – Nigeria not invited

US President Donald Trump will welcome leaders from five African countries to Washington next week for discussions about business opportunities. read more Trump to meet five African leaders for trade talks – Nigeria not invited

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7 d. ago Coalition takes off, vows to rescue Nigeria from APC’s dictatorship

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The battle to wrest the 2027 presidential ticket from the All Progressives Congress (APC) by the National Opposition Coalition Group (NOCG) finally entered into speed gear on Wednesday when the national leadership of African Democratic Congress (ADC) formally handed over the mantle of leadership to the coalition force. In attendance during […] The post Coalition takes off, vows to rescue Nigeria from APC’s dictatorship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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