Ramaphosa Vows G20 Unity Amid Trump’s Combative Policy Signals
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed confidence in the G20’s ability to navigate potential disruptions from US President-elect Donald Trump’s “America First” policies. Ramaphosa, whose country took over the G20 presidency from Brazil on Sunday, emphasized a commitment to addressing climate change’s impact on developing nations, despite Trump’s skepticism toward international climate cooperation. He also […]
Nigerian Refinery Resumes Production Amid Calls for Sustainable Management
According to Festus Osifo, the president of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Nigeria’s state-owned Port Harcourt Refinery has resumed production. Osifo, who revealed this development after a National Executive Council meeting in Abuja, credited the refinery’s successful rehabilitation to rigorous financial oversight and active union involvement. He revealed that […]
Germany’s Economy Minister Calls for Stable Investment Climate in Africa
Robert Habeck, Germany’s Vice-Chancellor and Economy Minister, has emphasized the need for a “safe and stable” environment to boost German investments in Africa. Habeck made this statement on Tuesday during the opening of the 5th German-African Business Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. He revealed that even though it only accounts for 1% of Germany’s foreign investments […]
Niger Seizes Control of French-operated Uranium Mine Amid Rising Tensions
French nuclear company Orano has revealed that Nigerien authorities have seized operational control of the Somair uranium mine, despite Orano’s 63% majority stake. The move is the latest act of aggression by Niger’s military-led government, which seized power in a 2023 coup, intensifying tensions with foreign investors in the West African country. Niger, which contributes […]
Nigeria and South Africa Strengthen Ties with Simplified Visa Scheme
South Africa has eased its visa process for Nigerian visitors, granting qualifying business travelers a five-year multiple-entry visa. The announcement, made during the 11th Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) session in Cape Town, reflects South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s commitment to good governance and fostering stronger trade ties with Nigeria. This move eliminates the need […]
Meta Reports AI’s Minimal Impact on 2024 Global Elections
Meta has reported that artificial intelligence (AI) had a modest impact on global elections in 2024, largely due to its enhanced content monitoring systems. Speaking to journalists, Meta’s President of Global Affairs, Nick Clegg, highlighted the company’s success in combating disinformation, citing its decision to establish election operations centers to monitor content in countries like […]
Why the Antibiotic Innovation Pipeline Needs Urgent Global Support
Despite antibiotics revolutionizing modern medicine, their effectiveness is waning due to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). According to a recently published study, this resistance to drugs could claim over 39 million lives by 2050 unless something changes. Yet, there isn’t much progress in the development of new antibiotics. Developing an antibiotic can cost over $1 billion and […]
1.5-Million-year-old Footprints in Kenya Reveal Coexistence of Early Human Relatives
Fossilized footprints discovered in Kenya’s Turkana Basin provide direct evidence that two distinct early human relatives coexisted 1.5 million years ago. Researchers identified tracks belonging to Paranthropus boisei, known for its large teeth, and Homo erectus, an ancestor of modern humans. Found within the same deposits, the prints suggest that one species walked along the […]
