African Perspective

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari spoke on Democracy Day on June 12, 2019. Until 2018, Democracy Day, which marks the restoration of democracy in Nigeria, was observed on May 29. But Buhari has since moved recognition to June 12 to…

This summit is held under the theme “Strengthening Partner Networks” and has brought together about 300 delegates from Africa. This theme resonates well with our conviction as the government of Botswana that partnerships are critical. It…

It is said that it is only in the service to one’s fellow human that one’s mettle is truly tested. And the Armed Forces of democratic South Africa can be justifiably proud of having produced Soldiers of resolve, of steadfastness and of…

Africa, like the rest of the world, is embracing its digital future. African leaders are committed to boosting the digital economy and the digitalization of strategic sectors such as education, health, entrepreneurship, employment,…

Photo by AFP/GETTY IMAGES Moussa Faki Mahamat is the former foreign minister of Chad and the president of the African Union Commission. He addressed the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)/Economic Community of Central…

We are making efforts to tackle piracy, sea robbery and all illegal activities within our maritime domain through the establishment of the Maritime Guard Command with the combined efforts of NIMASA , the Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Air…