• Expansion strengthens Etihad’s presence across high-growth African markets, connecting the continent to Abu Dhabi and the world beyond • Reinforces Abu Dhabi’s role as a gateway for trade, cargo and investment flows between Africa and Asia • Builds on Etihad’s growing China network alongside its extensive India network, opening a new corridor linking Africa…
By Joe Udo The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is under renewed scrutiny, with stakeholders across West Africa calling for urgent reforms to strengthen constitutionalism and democratic resilience in the sub-region. These concerns emerged from a series of engagements led by Raymond Nyayiti Enoch, Publisher and Chief Executive Officer of Paradigm News, who…
By Joe Udo LAGOS (CONVERSEER) – A joint report by the African Union and the African Development Bank has raised concerns over the growing economic risks the ongoing Middle East conflict poses to African countries. The report warns that the war could significantly increase the cost of living across the continent while slowing economic growth,…
As part of the effort to consolidate the achievements of the plan Djoliba, the Council of Ministers has approved the new five-year strategic plan, “Djoliba… the next step” By Our Reporter DAKAR (CONVERSEER) – Following the 150th ordinary meeting of its Board of Directors held on 25 and 26 March in Dakar, under the chairmanship of…
At Mobile World Congress 2026, the GSMA and the Handset Affordability Coalition announced a major initiative: to offer $40 4G smartphones to connect millions of people across Africa. An ambitious project—but how ready are the mobile networks that will need to support them? nPerf’s 2025 data from Congo, Nigeria and Ethiopia paints a mixed picture….
Minister of Mines and Geology, Rufin Benam Beltoungou, will outline policy reforms and highlight investment opportunities as the Central African Republic works to industrialize its underdeveloped mining sector CAPE TOWN (CONVERSEER) – As the Central African Republic (CAR) advances efforts to industrialize its mining sector, Minister of Mines and Geology Rufin Benam Beltoungou will participate…
By Joe Udo TUNIS (CONVERSEER) – Tunisia has announced plans to significantly expand its main international airport in a project estimated to cost about $1 billion, as authorities seek to strengthen the country’s tourism-driven economy. According to the country’s transport ministry, the proposed development will quadruple the airport’s passenger handling capacity as part of broader…
By Joe Udo JONGLEI (CONVERSEER) – South Sudan’s fragile healthcare system is under renewed scrutiny after a state governor reportedly travelled abroad for treatment, highlighting the deepening crisis within the country’s public health sector. Riek Gai Kok, the governor of Jonglei State, recently flew to Nairobi in neighbouring Kenya for treatment after suffering high blood…
By Our Reporter LAGOS (CONVERSEER) – An international crackdown coordinated by Interpol has resulted in the arrest of 651 suspects and the seizure of more than $4.3 million across 16 African nations as part of a major effort to combat cybercrime and transnational financial fraud. The operation code-named “Red Card 2.0” was carried out between…
By Our Reporter BORKOU (CONVERSEER) – Four Chadian army officers lost their lives following a confrontation with suspected highway robbers in Borkou province, according to security and local sources. The incident reportedly began Tuesday night with an ambush along the road between Faya and Kouba Oulanga, during which a travel agency driver was fatally shot….
