An opinion piece discusses the importance of women's representation in South African leadership, arguing for genuine access to power beyond mere numerical presence in positions.

African leaders are reportedly spending millions on Washington D.C. lobbyists who are believed to have influence with the Trump administration, and are seeing positive results from these efforts.

West African leaders have given their approval for the construction of a $25 billion gas pipeline project connecting Nigeria to Morocco, marking a significant political milestone for the ambitious infrastructure initiative.

African leaders, including former Ghanaian President John Mahama, gathered at an African Union health summit to advocate for the continent's health sovereignty and urge concrete investments in the health sector. Cameroon also championed African health sovereignty at the extraordinary summit.

West African leaders, under ECOWAS, have endorsed the legal and institutional framework for the ambitious $25 billion Nigeria–Morocco African Atlantic Gas Pipeline, advancing Africa's energy integration efforts.

Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, former Head of the UN Office for West Africa, called on African leaders to implement robust political finance regulations to ensure transparency in campaign funding and liberate African politics from financial influence.

Farihan Alhassan, Managing Director of GCB Bank, has been honored with the Special African Leadership Commendation Award at the 16th African Business Leadership Awards for his contributions to Ghana's banking sector.

Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, National Chairman of the NDC, has called on African leaders to translate their economic development speeches into concrete actions, emphasizing that the continent's progress relies on competent governance.

Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has challenged African leaders to move beyond performative diplomacy and implement aggressive, practical strategies to achieve reparatory justice for the transatlantic slave trade.

Prof. Ibrahim Gambari and other experts are urging African leaders to adopt indigenous governance models for sustainable progress, rejecting imported systems.

Ghana's Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called on African leaders to recognize rice as a strategic economic asset. She emphasized its importance for economic growth and food security.

The Chief of Staff to Speakers urged African leaders to redefine sovereignty beyond political rhetoric, arguing that citizens judge governments by tangible improvements in living conditions, such as jobs, healthcare, and stable utilities.

The third edition of Biashara Afrika, a continental business forum, was held in Lome, Togo, bringing together African leaders and policymakers to transition from AfCFTA discussions to concrete trade actions.

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) has criticized African leaders and global systems, citing a daily loss of $1.6 billion due to water and power poverty.

Six students from the African Leadership Academy, representing various African nations, found a platform at Georgetown University in Qatar to study global affairs while gaining deeper insights into Africa's future.

Experts and the Ghanaian-owned KGL Group are urging African leaders to champion investor-friendly ecosystems and redirect significant investments into digital infrastructure to foster economic growth across the continent.

Alex Appau Daddey, Executive Chairman of the KGL Group, called on African leaders to foster an investor-friendly environment to attract and build more business champions in digital innovation and infrastructure.

African leaders and policy institutions have launched a new continental academy designed to enhance the capacity of government officials and technical experts involved in negotiating major international agreements on various critical issues. This initiative aims to strengthen Africa's collective global negotiating power.

Timi Frank has cautioned African leaders that recent deals with France might not serve the interests of ordinary citizens, urging them to prioritize national interests.

President John Dramani Mahama has called on African leaders, development partners, and the private sector to collaborate more closely to address Africa's healthcare challenges, cautioning against fragmented approaches.

African governments are focusing on creating seamless transcontinental connections and cooperating with Beijing, valuing these links over the US-China rivalry, despite Washington's framing of projects like the Lobito Corridor.

An opinion piece argues that in countries where leadership fears dissent and uses intimidation, patronage is often mistakenly equated with patriotism, necessitating a clear distinction.

An analyst named Bomfeh has criticized West African leaders for their inadequate response to the Sahel crisis, further linking the violence in Mali to broader geopolitical rivalries in the region. His comments highlight ongoing challenges in regional security.

Following xenophobic attacks targeting Ghanaians in South Africa, authorities have pledged to address the perpetrators. There are also calls for Ghana's President to engage with South African leadership and for the African Union to intervene.

African leaders gathered at the Dakar Forum on Peace and Security to address global challenges and regional solutions. Presidents Diomaye Faye and Ghazouani emphasized the need for governance, African unity, and acknowledged the persistence of global instability.

African health leaders, policymakers, and development partners have called for urgent and coordinated action to strengthen the "One Health" approach, linking human, animal, and environmental health to address growing global challenges.

African leaders, including Nigeria's Minister of Finance Olawale Edun, emphasize that strong fiscal institutions and reforms are crucial for curbing illicit financial flows and mobilizing revenues to finance development across the continent, with Africa facing an $88 billion annual loss.

President John Dramani Mahama has been a prominent voice among African leaders, articulating the moral, legal, and historical case for reparative justice with clarity and urgency.

A podcast titled 'The Lead is On The Record' features insights from prominent South African figures including Paton, Ramaphosa, Manuel, and Kieswetter.

Former President Obasanjo advises African leaders to place public interest above personal gain, highlighting the need for visionary leadership for Africa’s Read More: https://punchng.com/obasanjo-urges-african-leaders-to-prioritise-public-interest/

In tonight's edition, the Global South widely condemns the war in Iran, with many countries accusing the US and Israel of violating international law and acting unilaterally.

The IMANI Center for Policy & Education has announced the opening of applications for its 12th Students and Young Professionals African Liberty Academy (SYPALA), seeking the next generation of African leaders.

President John Dramani Mahama has called on African leaders and citizens to renew their commitment to the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, emphasizing its importance for the continent's judicial and moral progress.

African leaders have launched the Africa Infrastructure Financing Facility, committing $2.5 trillion to accelerate cross-border infrastructure projects and address a $221 billion annual funding gap.

Governor Lawal has been honored with the ZIK Pan-African Leadership Award in Ghana, recognized for his significant progress in public sector leadership and economic reforms in Zamfara State.

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered an address to the Pan-African Parliament, offering a balanced perspective on migration, condemning anti-migrant violence, and urging African leaders to address governance failures that drive migration.

Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh called on African leaders to leverage the continent's vast natural resources for economic development and job creation, rather than allowing external entities to reap the primary benefits.

President John Mahama has called upon African leaders to accelerate efforts in manufacturing medicines, vaccines, and medical equipment domestically to reduce dependence on imports.

West African leaders have signed a pact to support the construction of the $25 billion Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline. This agreement signifies regional backing for the ambitious infrastructure project, with funding still open.

Former African heads of state, prime ministers, and ministers have appealed to ECOWAS leaders to pressure Bissau for the release of PAIGC leader Domingos Simões Pereira.

Anti-corruption groups have called on African leaders to close enforcement gaps and support the establishment of an international anti-graft court. The appeal was made on African Anti-Corruption Day, observed under the African Union theme 'Scaling Up the Promotion of Integrity and Anti-Corruption Actions Across Africa.'

As Africa is projected to have the largest working-age population by 2050, young Africans share their vision for a continent with open borders for both people and goods, aiming for greater integration and economic growth.

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation is urging African leaders to secure debt relief, emphasizing that these funds are crucial for investing in critical healthcare, education, and youth development initiatives across the continent.

Senior energy officials and industry leaders across Africa have urged collective action to integrate infrastructure and transform the continent's vast natural gas resources into economic prosperity.

African leaders are demanding compensation for wealth built through slavery, bringing the brutality of the French colonial footprint in Africa back into focus, even as President Macron continues his charm offensive.

There is a call for African leadership and deeper coordination to build stronger rural economies across the continent, focusing on leveraging existing successful initiatives.

African leaders have inaugurated a new institute in Kigali, Rwanda, aimed at rectifying imbalanced trade and mining agreements to ensure more equitable benefits for African nations.

African leaders have been called upon to demonstrate bold leadership to foster viable economic growth across the continent. The appeal emphasizes the need for strategic initiatives to boost development.

Africa Day prompts reflection on whether current African leaders have betrayed the dream of 1963, which aimed to fight colonialism, slavery, and chart a prosperous future for the continent.

Tony Leon pens an opinion piece highlighting critical lessons that he believes South African leaders are unwilling to acknowledge or implement.

Presidents Suluhu and Gnassingbé are among the leaders anticipated to attend a nuclear energy summit in Kigali, Rwanda.

African leaders are meeting in Lagos to discuss digital procurement solutions. The summit aims to tackle fraud, inefficiency, and weak oversight in large enterprises.

President Ruto and his counterparts are advocating for easier access to credit on the African continent, tying it to the region's energy transition goals and discussing green energy, debt, and financing reforms.

African leaders are pushing for a re-evaluation of risk pricing and increased investment at the France-Africa summit. The discussions aim to foster greater economic cooperation and development across the continent.

African leaders are intensifying calls for action as the deadline for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) draws nearer. Their push emphasizes the urgency of addressing global development challenges.

The CEO of TheBoardroom highlighted the critical role of strong African leadership in leveraging the continent's demographic dividend and fostering sustained economic growth and competitiveness.

Fourteen individuals were honored for their excellence in weather and climate leadership across Africa. Among those recognized was JoyNews' Mahmud Mohammed-Nurudeen, who received an AfMS continental award.

The power struggle between the SAF and RSF in Sudan, which began in April 2023, has escalated into widespread abuses, displacing over 14 million people and causing a spreading famine.

African leaders, including Mahama and Adesina, have called for a decisive shift from dependency on aid to investment-led prosperity for the continent's future.

African leaders and global health experts are focusing on the future of health systems across the continent, with calls to build resilience as donor support becomes tighter ahead of the World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2026.

Ghana's Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has called on West African countries to take urgent and coordinated action to address rising conflict and climate-related risks across the subregion, while also advocating for stronger regional cooperation at the Social Cohesion (SOCO) Regional Conference.

African leaders warn of a malaria resurgence due to a major funding crisis, threatening decades of progress and risking millions of lives across the contin Read More:…

Stakeholders from across West Africa have gathered in Côte d’Ivoire for a high-level consultation aimed at reshaping the future of trade, economic integration, and sustainable development in the region.

Ghanaian President John Mahama urged African leaders to ratify protocols of the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights, emphasizing deeper commitment to international law and human rights during his address to the court.

Latest Epstein files released in January reveal the extent of his relations with some prominent African leaders.

NIWA’s Lagos Area Manager, Sarat Braimah, receives the Nelson Mandela Pan-African Leadership Award for her dedication and transformative service. Read More: https://punchng.com/niwa-lagos-boss-bags-nelson-mandela-award/

Senior African political leaders, diplomats, lawyers, and researchers have launched a coordinated effort to counter South Africa's increasingly hardline migration narrative, arguing that migrants are being unfairly blamed for governance failures.

Omoyele Sowore has urged Nigerians not to boycott Tyla's concert, instead blaming President Tinubu and South African leaders for xenophobic attacks.

Moniepoint Inc. has partnered with the African Leadership University (ALU) to launch an executive development program aimed at strengthening its leadership pipeline and supporting tech talent.

African leaders, policymakers, and partners have urged governments to prioritize domestic resource mobilization for healthcare, calling for a fundamental shift in how health systems are financed across the continent.

West African leaders have appointed Senegal's former defence minister, General Birame Diop, to head the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, bringing a military figure with extensive UN peacekeeping experience to the role.

African leaders, governance experts, and civil society actors gathered in Accra, Ghana, calling for urgent reforms to reduce the growing influence of money in politics, warning that unchecked political financing weakens democracy.

The ReMI Climate Academy and GIMPA have launched a new climate education and leadership program in Ghana, aiming to equip Ghanaians and other Africans with practical skills to address climate change challenges.

Aliko Dangote has called upon the Olusegun Obasanjo Leadership Institute to provide essential leadership training for African presidents, prime ministers, and politicians.

An opinion piece argues that African nations need leaders capable of engaging with European counterparts like Emmanuel Macron without compromising their own sovereignty or becoming dependent on external projects.

An opinion piece delves into the phenomenon of an 'inferiority complex' among African leaders, questioning why they often accept deals that appear disadvantageous to their own populations and national interests.

The Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has been granted a one-year extension with a 'modernisation' ultimatum, prompting African leaders to act on Washington's new 'America First in Africa' playbook.

The African Union Commission emphasized Africa's continued advocacy for a fair multilateral system, including reforms to the UN Security Council to address injustices faced by the continent.

Ghana's Deputy Finance Minister, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has called on African leaders to transform the continent into a destination for investment rather than a recipient of aid to finance its development agenda.

A reflection on the life and legacy of former Botswana president Festus Mogae highlights his reputation as one of Africa’s most democratic, media-friendly, and forthright leaders.

Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta participated in an African Union peace retreat held in Gabon, alongside other African leaders.

VivaJets has called on African leaders to take practical steps towards African integration, emphasizing its crucial role in boosting the continent's economy.

African leaders have collectively called for an end to extractive foreign mining practices, urging for reforms that would ensure greater benefits for their nations and local communities.

Senior U.S. policymakers, African leaders, and global investors are expected to gather in Washington, D.C. next month for the African Leaders & Partners (ALP) Summit 2026, focusing on trade, investment, and industrial growth.

EU observer missions have consistently highlighted electoral failings in Africa, yet critics argue that millions in EU "elections support" funds are inadvertently bolstering problematic leaders.

Sanwo-Olu and Sirleaf called for stronger institutional leadership in Africa, emphasizing youth opportunities and inclusive governance for sustainable development.

Dromeryda Agyapong, Founder and CEO of Turq-Stones Limited, has been named one of the 100 Most Influential African Leaders in 2026. This prestigious honor celebrates her significant contributions to Ghana's economy and beyond.

African leaders and security forces are increasing their efforts to develop and implement long-term solutions to combat rising extremism and terrorism across the continent. Citizens may soon experience relief as these initiatives gain momentum.

African leaders are intensifying efforts to curb the surge in gun violence and the use of explosive weapons across the continent, aiming to protect vulnerable communities.

Nathalie Yamb has publicly attacked several African leaders, including Macky Sall, Mushikiwabo, and Lumumba's daughter, referring to them as 'parlor blacks'.

A Daily Maverick letter to Mahlamba Ndlopfu critiques South African leadership, using a metaphorical "Brazilian butt of this joke" to highlight national issues.

The hosting agreement was formally signed in Lagos on Monday, drawing prominent African leaders, policymakers and business executives who described the event as a critical platform for deepening economic integration and unlocking the continent’s vast trade potential. The post Obasanjo, Sanwo-Olu, others seek stronger African trade ties appeared first on Vanguard News.

Khalil Halilu, EVC/CEO of NASENI, emphasizes that Africa's transformation must be built upon production, innovation, and industrial capability.

President John Dramani Mahama has said that the escalating military confrontations in the Middle East could lead to severe economic shocks across the African continent.

President John Dramani Mahama has called on African nations to uphold solidarity and justice, describing countries on the continent as 'each other’s keepers' and urging leaders to protect future generations.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling on African leaders to make hearing care a priority for millions of children across the continent.

Ghana's Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called for stronger inclusion of women and young people in political leadership across West Africa.