Tag: #AfricaDevelopment
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CHINA AND AFRICA REAFFIRM PARTNERSHIP TO ACCELERATE CHINA-AFRICA COOPERATION VISION 2035 IMPLEMENTATION
China and Africa have once again doubled down on their commitment to fast-track the implementation of their shared China-Africa Cooperation 2035 Vision, focusing on building a peaceful, sustainable, and people-centered community. This commitment was underlined during the 6th Abuja Forum themed “Deepening the Implementation of the China-Africa Cooperation 2035 Vision: Forging a Closer China-Africa Community…
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AfDB PRESIDENT DR SIDİ OULD TAH SETS REFORM-FORWARD AGENDA FOR FIRST 100 DAYS
New AfDB chief pledges rapid reforms, stronger partnerships, and youth & women empowerment to unlock Africa’s potential. Dr Sidi Ould Tah, AfDB’s new president, outlined urgent priorities in his inaugural speech: listening deeply to stakeholders, fast-tracking reforms, boosting partnerships, and accelerating inclusive growth solutions. With a focus on operational efficiency and bridging divides, Tah commits…
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TINUBU PRAISES NIGERIAN ARMED FORCES AT TICAD 9; JAPAN PLEDGES $5.5BN FOR AFRICA
President Bola Tinubu lauded Nigeria’s armed forces for their bravery against insurgency at TICAD 9 in Japan, emphasising that true peace needs reforms that tackle insecurity’s root causes. He stressed inclusivity, rule of law, and infrastructure investment as keys to stability. Tinubu urged Africa to move from aid dependency to market-driven growth and called for…
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TINUBU ARRIVES IN JAPAN FOR TICAD9, EYES BOOSTING INVESTMENTS IN NIGERIA
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Tokyo to attend the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), aiming to strengthen partnerships and attract fresh investments to Nigeria. Scheduled for August 20–22, the summit brings together African leaders, Japan, and global partners to drive Africa’s economic transformation. Tinubu plans to showcase Nigeria’s reform agenda, hold…
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AKUFO-ADDO WARNS CORRUPTION IS AFRICA’S BIGGEST GOVERNANCE CHALLENGE
Former Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo says corruption remains Africa’s most persistent governance problem despite institutional reforms. Speaking at Nigeria’s National Defence College graduation in Abuja, he revealed over two-thirds of African countries scored below 50 on Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index in 2023. Akufo-Addo highlighted that many anti-corruption agencies are weakened by political interference and…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU SET TO VISIT JAPAN AND BRAZIL FOR KEY SUMMITS AND BILATERAL TALKS
President Bola Tinubu leaves Abuja Thursday for official visits to Japan and Brazil, with a brief stop in Dubai. In Japan, he’ll attend TICAD9 in Yokohama from August 20-22, focusing on Africa’s economic transformation, private investment, and sustainable development. He’ll engage world leaders and Japanese CEOs invested or interested in Nigeria. Next, Tinubu heads to…
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ADESINA: AFRICA HAS HUGE RENEWABLE ENERGY POTENTIAL BUT 600 MILLION LACK ELECTRICITY
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, outgoing AfDB President, spotlighted Africa’s massive renewable energy resources—solar, hydro, wind, and geothermal—during the 2025 Standard Chartered Bank Africa Summit in Lagos. Yet, 600 million Africans remain without electricity. He urged massive investments to close this gap and fuel industrial growth. Adesina revealed the AfDB-World Bank’s Mission 300 aims to connect 300…
