Devastating rains that triggered deadly floods in Cameroon, Chad, Niger, Nigeria, and Sudan in recent months were worsened by human-caused climate change, a team of international scientists said on Wednesday. Global warming made the seasonal downpours this year about five to 20 per cent more intense across the Niger, and Lake Chad basins, said World…
Nearly half of Africa’s citizens live in a country where governance has worsened over the past decade, as deteriorating security erodes progress, according to a new report. The annual Ibrahim Index of African Governance report found that in spite of the positive progress in 33 countries, overall governance was worse in 2023 in 21 countries,…
The U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) has reiterated its commitment to supporting African-led solutions needed to create pathways for prosperity across Nigeria and the continent. Travis Adkins, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), USADF, made the reaffirmation during his visit to Nigeria from August 18 to August 21 to expand partnerships. This is contained in…
