Sudan and Qatari firm agree on livestock investment pact to boost economy
Sudan and Qatar’s Future Union Holding Company have agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding on investment in Sudan’s livestock sector. The landmark agreement, finalized on Sunday, underscores a strategic push to revitalize a crucial pillar of the Sudanese economy…
Lula Re-elected As Brazil’s President For Fourth Term
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won re-election for an unprecedented fourth presidential term, defeating Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a closely contested runoff election held on Sunday, October 25, 2026. According to Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court, Lula…
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s mother, Prof Kamene Okonjo dies at 96
The mother of the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, WTO, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Professor Kamene Okonjo, is dead.The Palace Secretary of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom, Chief Ifeakanachukwu Emordi, on behalf of the Umu Obi Obahai Royal Family, announced the development in…
Netherlands Returns Stolen Benin Artefact 129 Years After British Invasion
The Netherlands has returned a stolen Benin artefact to the Benin Kingdom, 129 years after British soldiers looted thousands of treasures during the 1897. The Netherlands has returned a stolen Benin artefact to the Benin Kingdom, 129 years after British…
Rwanda’s first kidney transplant surgeons graduate
Rwanda has graduated its first cohort of kidney transplant surgeons, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to strengthen specialist medical training and expand access to advanced healthcare services. The graduates were among more than 1,000 health professionals who…
Zambia Opens First Gold Refinery to boost exports and Formalise Mining Sector
Zambia has opened its first gold refinery, a facility capable of refining the precious metal to 99 per cent purity, as the country seeks to increase the value of its gold production, formalise small-scale mining and diversify export earnings. The…
Nepal becomes first country to receive climate change reparations
The UN fund was set up in 2023 to help countries deal with climate-related disasters. Nepal has become the first country to receive climate change reparations from a new United Nations fund after deadly flash flooding earlier this year. The…
78-year-old kenyan widow deborah lotodo earns phd, inspires lifelong learning
A 78-year-old Kenyan widow, Dr Deborah Lotodo, has inspired many with her reported achievement of earning a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree, demonstrating that age does not have to be a barrier to education and personal development. Her achievement highlights…
Lagos to Open Three Blue Line Rail Stations by February 2027
The Lagos State Government plans to open three additional stations on the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line by the end of February 2027, in a move expected to bring train services closer to more residents. Abimbola Akinajo, managing director…
Korea, partners launch Abuja entrepreneurship centre for young Nigerians
The Republic of Korea has partnered with Nigeria’s Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency and the United Nations Development Programme to establish an entrepreneurship centre in Abuja to support hundreds of young entrepreneurs and start-ups. The Korean Ambassador to Nigeria,…