Africa
UN officials warn of risks to women, girls as peacekeepers withdraw from conflict zones
Senior UN officials have raised concerns over the impact of reducing or closing peacekeeping and special political missions on the protection of women and girls in conflict zones.
FG to partner with Gulf of Guinea commission to tackle maritime crimes
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to collaborate with the Gulf of Guinea Commission (GGC) to combat piracy and unlawful maritime crimes.
Expert explains how Nigeria can benefit from ECOWAS single currency
Nigeria is positioned to benefit most from the free movement of goods and persons resulting from the implementation of ECOWAS single currency.
Nigeria is Silicon Valley of West Africa, says tech professional Shitij TanejaÂ
Tech professional and Managing Director of Vertex Group, Mr Shitij Taneja, has described Nigeria as the Silicon Valley of West Africa.
Taneja made the assertion...
At least 39 killed in Kenya’s tax protests as new round begins Tuesday
Data from the state-funded Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) states that 39 people have died and 361 injured across the country.
