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AfDB: Africa's leap depends on delivery - and the right builder, By Ololade Bamidele

Nigeria, May 23 -- When the history of this moment is written, it will not be remembered for its rivalries, nor for the theatre of diplomatic alignments. It will be remembered for whether Africa chose... Read More


The absentees of Abidjan: What their silence says about Africa's future, By Ololade Bamidele

Nigeria, May 14 -- Yesterday, 13 May, Africa expected a moment of clarity. At the Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan, five contenders vying for the presidency of the African Development Bank (AfDB) were sla... Read More


INTERVIEW: Africa needs 10-fold increase in development financing to make impact - AfDB presidential candidate Sidi Tah

Nigeria, May 9 -- With Akinwunmi Adesina's 10-year tenure as President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) coming to an end, a new president will be elected on 29 May during the 2025 Annual Meeting... Read More


Papa Francesco e stato qui!, By Wole Olaoye

Nigeria, April 28 -- On Easter Sunday, I watched the expectant crowd at St Peter's Square break into a spontaneous applause as Pope Francis' head appeared on the most recognisable balcony in the world... Read More


What Harvard scholars discovered in West Africa, By Wasiu Olanrewaju-Smart

Nigeria, April 9 -- When we resumed at Harvard Kennedy School last year, Africa became a topic of interest among many fellow students. As discussions unfolded during classes and informal gatherings, i... Read More