10 African Climate Change Projects Secure Major Funding

The National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa is pleased to announce the culmination of its funding call under the Belmont Forum Collaborative Research Action (CRA) initiative with 10 transdisciplinary research projects selected for...

ECOWAS Advances Regional Road Design Standards With Technical Workshop In Dakar

Dakar, Senegal – October 30, 2025 — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission hosted a pivotal workshop from October 28 to 30, 2025, bringing together road infrastructure engineers, technical experts from Member States, and...

SEC DG: Nigeria’s non-interest capital market now worth N1.6 trillion  

Nigeria’s non-interest capital market has grown to a valuation of more than N1.6 trillion, marking a major milestone in the country’s drive to deepen financial inclusion and mobilize ethical financing for infrastructure development. The...

World News | UAE Accelerates Climate Actions, Water Innovation at World Green Economy Summit 2025

Dubai [UAE], October 20 (ANI/WAM): Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability Affairs, participated in two Ministerial sessions at the World Green Economy Summit (WGES) 2025 in Dubai, reaffirming the UAE's...

Africa: New Warning of Evolving Hybrid Threats Linking Terrorism, Crime, and Climate Pressures Across Africa

At a recent Mediterranean Dialogues Forum in Naples, Mauritania’s Foreign Minister Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug delivered a sobering assessment of how Africa’s security landscape is changing — and what that means for neighboring regions and...

UAE accelerates climate actions, water innovation at World Green Economy Summit 2025

Dubai [UAE], October 20 (ANI/WAM): Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability Affairs, participated in two Ministerial sessions at the World Green Economy Summit (WGES) 2025 in Dubai, reaffirming the UAE's...

Senegal lashes out at Moody's credit downgrade

The Mosque of Divinity is pictured along the corniche in Dakar on November 27, 2024. (Photo by JOHN WESSELS / AFP) Dakar: Senegal on Saturday criticised Moody's downgrade of its credit rating as "subjective and biased", as it strives to secure new...

‘Senegal will do better,’ investors suggest as they look to make Dakar Africa’s top city

This coastal country, west of the Prime Meridian, has now become one of the continent’s budding investment hubs, fueled by numerous components within its human and natural resources. This fact was highlighted at the economic investment forum, Fii...

Senegal records 17 deaths from RVF

Senegal has recorded 17 deaths from Rift Valley Fever (RVF), a health ministry official said Thursday, in a rare major outbreak of the viral disease in the West African country. With 119 cases reported so far, mostly in northern Senegal’s...

Rwanda, Senegal sign five cooperation deals to boost bilateral ties

KIGALI, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- Rwanda and Senegal on Saturday signed five bilateral agreements to strengthen cooperation across key priority areas of mutual interest. The signing ceremony took place in Kigali, Rwanda's capital, during Senegalese...

Senegal reports 17 deaths in rare rift valley fever outbreak

Senegal’s health authorities have confirmed 17 deaths in what is being described as a major outbreak of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) — the country’s worst in decades. According to Dr. Boly Diop, head of RVF surveillance at the Ministry of Health, 119...

Senegal secures $23.5B in investment pledges at second ‘invest in Senegal’ forum

“These results confirm the credibility of our institutions and the strength of our economic vision,” Sonko declared, emphasising that Senegal is now positioning itself as a leading destination for strategic investment in West Africa. According to...

Rwanda, Senegal Presidents Deepen Ties With Five Cooperation Agreements

1 This Saturday, President Kagame welcomed President Faye at Village Urugwiro, the nation’s Presidential House. KIGALI — President Paul Kagame on Saturday hosted President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye of Senegal, who is in Rwanda for a three-day...

Senegal records 17 deaths in rare major outbreak of Rift Valley Fever

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal has recorded 17 deaths from Rift Valley Fever, RVF, a health ministry official said Thursday, in a rare major outbreak of the viral disease in the West African country. With 119 cases reported so far, mostly in...

Senegal reports 17 deaths in Rift Valley Fever outbreak

DAKAR (Reuters) -Senegal has recorded 17 deaths from Rift Valley Fever (RVF), a health ministry official said on Thursday, apparently the deadliest outbreak in decades. The 119 cases were concentrated in northern Senegal, a major...

Climate change now threatens 43% of world heritage sites – IUCN report

Lamu old town/UNESCO Climate change has overtaken all other dangers to become the leading threat to the world’s natural heritage, according to a new report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The IUCN World Heritage Outlook 4...

Senegal holds forum to attract global investors

DAKAR, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- The Invest in Senegal Forum 2025 opened on Tuesday in the city of Diamniadio, near Senegal's capital of Dakar, aiming to accelerate the inflow of foreign capital. The two-day event, under the theme "Connecting...

FirstBank partners with Verve to issue free Verve Debit Cards in Nationwide flash promo, extends good life promo 

FirstBank is issuing free Verve debit cards daily to 131 customers with expired ATM cards nationwide from 6 October 2025 to 30 January 2026, celebrating 131 years of service and promoting financial inclusion. The Verve Good Life Promo has been...

Flooding and droughts drove them from their homes. Now they’re seeking a safe haven in New York

This article was produced in partnership between Columbia Journalism Investigations and Documented. It was co-published by The Guardian and republished by Floodlight. Gricelda experienced her deciding moment in 2018, when she chose to leave the...

When Trump’s aid cuts robbed them of HIV drugs, these people died. Now the UK is poised to slash funding further

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...