In a dramatic turn of events, Tigran Gambaryan, a prominent executive at Binance, has levied serious allegations against three Nigerian lawmakers. Gambaryan's claims center around an alleged bribe request amounting to a staggering $150 million in cryptocurrency. This scandalous accusation has captured the attention of many and raised questions abou...

 Google CEO Sundar Pichai met with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu in Paris to discuss a strategic partnership aimed at expanding AI skills in Nigeria. Pichai posted about the meeting on X, stating that the discussions centered on harnessing the potential of AI in Nigeria and how his company can partner with Abuja to boost the AI skills of its ...

 On the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt's new satellite lab—initially celebrated as Africa's first homegrown facility—now reveals a significant Chinese presence. Although touted as a milestone in local satellite production, most equipment and components are imported from Beijing, with Chinese scientists guiding assembly and training Egyptian enginee...

 Zimbabwe's government has announced plans to compensate 94 foreign white farmers affected by its controversial early-2000s land reforms. Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube confirmed that the government will pay the farmers $20 million from the 2024 budget and an additional $20 million from the 2025 budget. These farmers are protected under Bilater...

 Babacar Seck, Managing Partner at Askya Investment Partners, challenges the narrative that Africa is unprepared for the artificial intelligence revolution, arguing that the continent is uniquely positioned to become a major player in the AI arena. He emphasizes that AI is not just another tech trend but the foundation for future value creatio...

 The World Bank-funded Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project has revitalized 160,000 hectares of degraded land in Nigeria, significantly enhancing food security in the country. Launched in late 2021 and set to conclude in 2028, the initiative targets 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory. It aims to ...

 Niger is set to hold a national convention from February 15-19 to outline its long-awaited political transition. The junta, which ousted President Mohamed Bazoum in a July 2023 coup, promised there would be no more than a three-year transition after which it would hand over power to a democratically elected president. To that end, junta leade...

 President Trump's executive orders to withdraw from the WHO and shut down USAID are forcing African nations to reconsider their traditional aid partners. With the US drastically reducing its financial contributions to global health, climate, and development, Africa now faces a significant funding gap amid worsening climate impacts and health ...

 Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has communicated the Arab states' unequivocal rejection of President Donald Trump's plan for Palestinians to the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Trump has, in recent times, suggested that Palestinians be relocated from Gaza to neighboring Egypt and Jordan with no right of return.  Trump's plan ...

 The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has disclosed that Nigeria exported 7.2 million tons of non-oil products, valued at $5.45 billion, in 2024. According to Dr. Nonye Ayeni, the NEPC's director, the West African country exported 20.7% more non-oil produce in 2024 than in 2023, expanding its export destinations to 126 countries. ...

В Московском доме национальностей состоялся фестиваль «Окно в Африку» в рамках проекта ГБУ «МДН». Организаторы мероприятия: ГБУ «Московский дом национальностей» при поддержке Автономной некоммерческой организации по содействию и развитию культурных и социально-экономических отношений камерунских соотечественников «Диаспокам». Информационными партне...

 African startups raised an impressive $289 million in January 2025, representing a 240% spike compared to the $85 million raised in January 2024. This makes it the second-best January for startup funding since before the pandemic, underscoring a renewed wave of investor confidence in Africa's tech ecosystem. The funding boom was driven mainly...

 The Dangote Oil Refinery, the largest in Africa, is expected to achieve full capacity operation within 30 days, according to the refinery's vice president, Edwin Devakumar. The facility began operations in January of last year and currently operates at 85% capacity. Initially, the refinery processed diesel, naphtha, and jet fuel, but it expan...

 Samuel Nujoma, a pivotal figure in Namibia's struggle for independence, has passed away at the age of 95. As a freedom fighter, Nujoma was instrumental in the liberation of Namibia from South African occupation. As the founding leader of SWAPO, he worked tirelessly to unite Namibians and bring international attention to the fight against apar...

 The Ethiopian government has announced an ambitious second-phase corridor development project aimed at transforming Addis Ababa's infrastructure and landscape. According to the Office of the Prime Minister, the project will span 2,879 hectares and involve the construction of 477 km of roads—comprising 240 km of asphalt roads and 237 km of ped...

 Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to ramp up the licensing of crypto activities in 2025, aiming to establish a clear regulatory framework for the country's growing digital asset market. Since launching its Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme (ARIP) in June 2024, the SEC has already issued provisional licenses t...

 Guinea's Simandou mining project, poised to become the world's largest, is gaining attention with its innovative approach of allocating 5% of its revenues to education. This initiative aims to develop the country's human capital as part of a sustainable development strategy. With mining operations set to commence in 2026, the Guinean governme...

 Интервью Посла по особым поручениям по вопросам «Группы двадцати», АТЭС и БЕП М.В.Бердыева информагентству «Интерфакс» (10 февраля 2025 года) #ГруппаДвадцати  СМИД в Йоханнесбурге 20-21 февраля с участием президента ЮАР С.Рамафозы — первая встреча министерского уровня «Группы двадцати» (G20) в этом году. Ожидаем, что она задаст общий поз...

Выступление Посла Российской Федерации в Республике Конго И.Ф.Искандарова по случаю Дня дипломатического работника  Основные тезисы: Сегодня наша страна находится в авангарде стремительных перемен. Стоящие перед ней задачи требуют от всех дипломатических работников энергичных усилий по творческому преломлению к постоянно меняющимся обстоятельс...

Сегодня, 10 февраля, в России празднуется День дипломатического работника. Труд дипломата — это искусство находить баланс, строить мосты между странами и культурами, укреплять международное сотрудничество и отстаивать интересы государства. Пусть эта работа приносит не только успех, но и вдохновение! Также напомним, что в 2025 году Россия планирует ...