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African Leaders

African Union Holds Special Summit Ahead of AfCFTA Launch

Vincent Obi Dec 6, 2020 0

African leaders on Saturday gathered virtually for an extra-ordinary Summit of the African Union (AU) to discuss the pending entry into force of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The Summit opened with a plea…

Government

AfDB: African Leaders Rally Support for Adesina

Sumaila Ogbaje May 29, 2020 0

No fewer than 15 former African Presidents on Friday rallied support for President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, lauding him for taking the bank to amiable heights. In a statement signed by the…

Economy

What African Leaders should not do to save their Economies after COVID-19

Akweh John Ven May 19, 2020 0

“When men attain power, they go crooked.” This piece is coming from an author, I, and the introductory quote is quite dubious enough but the truth is perpetually bitter. To open the curtain on this important discussion, I would like…

News

Fani-Kayode Draws Sequence Of African Leaders To Be Chased Out Of Power

John Ogunsemore Feb 14, 2018 0

Controversial former Aviation minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has described how some African leaders, including President Muhammadu Buhari, will be chased out of power. He said the leaders, many of whom have been in office for decades,…

Government

Buhari challenges African leaders on peace, development agenda

News Agency of Nigeria Oct 22, 2017 0

President Muhammadu Buhari says African leaders must speak with one voice, independent of foreign influence to achieve economic integration, development, peace and security on the continent. Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special…

Government

Corruption Fight: AU Endorses Buhari To Champion Cause

Owolabi Oluwasegun Jul 5, 2017 0

The Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has been endorsed by African Leaders to champion the cause of anti-corruption fight. The resolution was arrived at on Tuesday by African Leaders at the end of the 29th Ordinary Session of the…

Government

African Leaders Should Probe Death of Illegal Migrants in the Mediterranean – Obasanjo

Jumoke Sep 8, 2015 0

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged African leaders to probe the death of illegal migrants in the Mediterranean. Obasanjo in a statement said ”The incident is the direct action of Western powers which is responsible for the…