iNewsAfrica | Addis Ababa Bureau | June 3, 2025 Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has pledged to donate nearly his entire $200 billion fortune to Africa over the next two decades. The commitment, unveiled at the African Union headquarters in Ethiopia, aims to revolutionize health, education, and technological innovation across the ...

iNewsAfrica | Abidjan Bureau | May 29, 2025 Mauritania’s Sidi Ould Tah has been elected as the ninth President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), succeeding Nigeria’s Akinwumi Adesina. His appointment comes at a critical time as the Bank faces funding challenges and seeks greater resilience for Africa’s poorest nations. ...

By iNewsAfrica Correspondent | May 29, 2025 The United Nations faces mounting criticism for its inconsistent handling of global conflicts, showing rapid response in Western crises while dragging its feet on African emergencies. Experts say African leaders share part of the blame, often attending UN summits for visibility but failing ...

By Dr. Michael Omoruyi | Publisher, iNewsAfrica | May 28, 2025 As the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) marks its 50th anniversary, celebrations of regional unity are overshadowed by internal fractures, political instability, and rising nationalism that challenge the bloc’s founding ideals. ECOWAS celebrates 50 years since its ...

By iNewsAfrica | Sports Desk | May 25, 2025 Egypt’s Pyramids FC secured a thrilling 1-1 draw against South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns in the first leg of the 2025 CAF Champions League final, with Walid El Karti scoring a stoppage-time equalizer to keep the Egyptians’ title hopes alive ahead of ...

By iNewsAfrica | Monrovia Bureau | May 24, 2025 Liberia has paid $1.4 million to transport a $20 million shipment of military hardware donated by the African Union. The equipment, currently held in Cameroon, will enhance Liberia’s defense capabilities, supporting new military units and peacekeeping readiness. In Brief: What: Liberia ...

By iNewsAfrica | Lagos Bureau | May 21, 2025 In SummaryThe launch of the Single African Air Market (SAAMTM) marks a historic turning point in Africa’s aviation journey. Spearheaded by West African nations—Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea-Conakry, Cape Verde, and The Gambia—the initiative opens the skies to unprecedented regional ...

By iNewsAfrica Correspondent | May 19, 2025 Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – The United States is making significant progress toward establishing a new military drone base in Côte d’Ivoire, signaling a major strategic pivot in its West African operations following its exit from Niger. This move comes after the U.S. was ...

By Dr. Michael Omoruyi Africa is not just a continent; it is the cradle of humanity and the foundation of global civilization. For far too long, its history has been framed through colonial narratives—portraying Africa as a passive land of darkness. The truth is far richer: Africa birthed empires, pioneered ...

By Dr. Michael Omoruyi | Publisher, iNewsAfrica The recent sentencing of former Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz to 15 years in prison for corruption marks a seismic shift in Africa’s long-standing struggle against high-level impunity. For too long, African leaders have looted state resources, enriched themselves at the expense ...