African nations join forces to enter the modern space race
The new African Space Agency aims to defend the interests of the continent and promote the deployment of satellites applied to the climate crisis, security and telecommunications
Legitimate concerns, or neocolonialism? Germany expresses worry about the fate of the Benin Bronzes, following their restitution to Nigeria
The Nigerian government has decided to transfer ownership of the thousand metal sculptures to the heir of a former royal family. The presidential decree – which effectively turned these cultural relics into private property – has sparked a debate about the conditions for the return of art that was looted from Africa during the colonial era
The disease that kills the most children is preventable and curable, but only in rich countries
Pneumonia is a silent pandemic that causes more deaths than the coronavirus, but receives neither the attention nor funding necessary to combat it. Around 700,000 children under the age of five die every year from it, mostly in poor countries
African nations consider swapping debt for climate funding
The ‘debt-for-climate swap’ option is an economic tool that allows a country’s debt to be reduced in exchange for commitments on green investments
Reports of violence in Nigeria election for new governors
New governors were being chosen for 28 of Nigeria’s 36 states as the political opposition continues to reject the victory of President-elect Bola Tinubu
Malnutrition rises in pregnant women in 12 at-risk countries
Poor nutrition in pregnant and breastfeeding women can lead to weak immunity and complications during pregnancy and birth
Nigeria’s Bola Tinubu declared winner of presidential vote
The announcement by election officials overnight was likely to lead to a court challenge by the second- and third-highest finishers in the weekend vote