Prince William shares greatest fears for his children’s future as he kicks-off Earthshot Prize 2025 in Brazil

Prince William may be heir to the throne, with a long list of royal duties and public commitments, but his most important role will always be that of a father. It’s his three children who inspire his greatest mission but William fears unless...

Women's World Cup win a present to the past, a promise for the future

Diana Edulji. Shantha Rangaswamy. Sandhya Agarwal. Shubhangi Kulkarni. Neetu David. Can you recognise them? Names that once floated quietly in the margins of Indian sport — rarely written in headlines, never roared in stadiums. These were the...

West Africa’s Major Energy Stakeholders to Lead on Clean Energy Conversation

Ghana’s Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has been confirmed as Patron of the West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit (WAECS), to be held in Accra from 2–3 December 2025. The Summit brings together regional government leaders, investors, and...

<![CDATA[Two Decades of Global Cancer Clinical Trial Development Marked by Disparities]]>

With the worldwide growth and expansion of cancer research programs in recent decades, a new 20-year analysis published in Cancer reports unequal development in cancer clinical research among low- and middle- income countries (LMICs), suggesting...

Philip Agbese: Tinubu’s borrowings guided by development priorities, not impulse

Philip Agbese, deputy spokesperson of the house of representatives, says President Bola Tinubu’s borrowings are guided by development priorities, not impulse. Last week, the national assembly approved Tinubu’s request to borrow $2.35 billion to...

Support Nigeria’s Democracy, Don’t Invade Us, African Democratic Congress Tells Trump

African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged President Donald Trump to support Nigeria’s democracy instead of militarily invading the country as he recently threatened over the alleged genocide of Christians. The opposition party stated this while...

African Union failed Tanzania and Cameroon after elections

This video grab from the Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation (TBC) shows President Samia Suluhu Hassan taking the oath of office during her inauguration ceremony in Dar es Salaam, on November 3, 2025. [AFP] When Tanzanians went to the polls on...

Andre Posh Luxury: Redefining Future Of African Bespoke Fashion With Timeless Elegance

In an era where cultural pride meets modern sophistication, Andre Posh Luxury is emerging as a beacon of innovation and elegance in the African fashion landscape. Rooted in tradition yet boldly progressive in design and execution, the brand is...

Ghana and Germany agree on stronger regional response to terrorism in West Africa

President John Dramani Mahama has called for the creation of a new platform to engage Sahel states in joint security efforts against violent extremism, describing instability in the sub-region as “a cancer” that will spread if not tackled...

Sudan Crisis: Sudanese Envoy Urges President Kagame to Lead African Mediation Efforts

1 Amb. Khalid Musa Dafalla Musa addressing a press briefing at the embassy in Kigali, (Photo: Daniel Sabiiti) The Sudanese Ambassador to Rwanda, Khalid Musa Dafalla Musa, has called on President Paul Kagame to intervene and lead an African effort...

African states unite behind ADEA node for research strength

GHANA The Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) will, in future, promote the development of education on the continent through its Inter-Country Quality Node on Higher Education and Scientific Research (ICQN-HESR), rather...

World Bank MD visits Zambia to deepen development dialogue

Amid the backdrop of Zambia’s emerging economic recovery, Anna Bjerde, the World Bank's Managing Director of Operations, makes her inaugural visit to the country, emphasizing the institution's key focus on job creation and economic growth. As one...

Experts demand sectoral collaboration against Lassa fever in West Africa

A consultant public health physician, Aishat Usman, said Lassa fever remains a major public health threat in ECOWAS, with recurring outbreaks placing considerable strain on regional healthcare systems and emergency response capacities. She made...

African countries need strong development banks: how they ca...

A quiet but consequential contest is playing out in the global financial architecture. One that could determine Africa's ability to finance its own development. In recent months, powerful voices from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the...

Namibia launches Podium Performance Programme to boost athlete development

Staff Reporter THE Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC), in collaboration with the Namibia Sport Commission (NSC), has launched the Namibia Podium Performance Programme (PPP) — a groundbreaking initiative...

Africa’s trade deal with the US was left in limbo: what expo...

The US-Africa preferential trade deal – in place for a quarter century – expired on 30 September 2025. It's far from certain if the trade deal will be renewed and, if so, how. Through the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa), roughly 35...

Africa and Artificial Intelligence: The promise, the risk, a...

For a continent where 70 percent of the population is under 30 and which is projected to account for a quarter of the world’s population by 2050, the question is not whether AI will reshape Africa—but how. At the UN General Assembly, leaders...

India Women’s world cup win: The Class of 2025, template for future

When Harmanpreet Kaur, captain of India’s women’s cricket team, ended South Africa’s innings at the Women’s World Cup final — jump timed perfectly, ball stopped mid-flight as it zipped past her shoulder — she set off, tearing across the outfield...

Africa’s arc of autocracy exacts a substantial human and economic cost

Last week, Tanzania held an election not worthy of the name. The leader of the opposition, Tundu Lissu, has been on trial for treason because he dared criticise the conduct of the election. His party, Chadema, was barred from participating. On...

Africa’s premier renewable energy forum opens in Accra next month

Accra is set to host the continent’s leading renewable energy investment forum next month, bringing together key players shaping Africa’s clean energy future. The Renewable Energy Forum Africa (REFA) 2025 will take place at the Mövenpick Hotel on...