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This year, Africa showed a modest improvement in its performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics compared to Tokyo 2020. There were remarkable achievements that showcased incredible grit and resilience.

Africa's Great Improvement at the Paris Olympics

2024 proved to be a tumultuous year for regional blocs like ECOWAS, SADC, the newly formed SAHEL alliance and African Union that are battling division and accusations of being disfunctional.

Divisions, Disfunction in Regional Blocs Rocked 2024

2024 proved to be a tumultuous year for regional blocs like ECOWAS, SADC, the newly formed SAHEL alliance and African Union that are battling division and accusations of being disfunctional. 



The outbreak of Mpox cases, especially among children defined part of 2024 with climate disasters such as floods, drought,s and cyclones exacerbating the crises on the continent

Brunt of Climate Change Impacted Health & Economies

The outbreak of Mpox cases, especially among children  defined part of 2024 with climate disasters such as floods, drought,s and cyclones exacerbating the crises on the continent

Africa’s persisting conflicts are compounding crises of governance on the continent, straining already fragile regions and opening the door to foreign exploitation through proxy forces, resource trafficking, and information manipulation.

Persistent Political, Regional Conflicts Compounded the Crises

22 Elections were held in African countries, spanning Presidential, legislative, and local levels. These elections showcased a mixture of continuity, change, and the complexities of governance in the region. Watch in for more details!

Elections Were A Test For Democracy, Institutional Capacity

On World Of Africa with Eric Njoka:

We recap the year #2024 and the events that defined, transformed the continent. 



Africa 2024: The Year Of Change | World Of Africa | WION Rewind 2024

On World Of Africa with Eric Njoka: We recap the year #2024 and the events that defined, transformed the continent.

Creation of the alliance of Sahel states has enabled these military regimes to at least partially insulate themselves from outside pressure for a return to civilian rule. The three regimes say they want to eradicate terrorism, assert their sovereignty and defend their territory against foreign threats. Watch in for more details!

ECOWAS Feud With Sahel Alliance Persists At The 66th Summit

Both the Sudan army forces and RSF escalated their use of explosives and remote violence in multiple regions of Sudan, most notably in Khartoum and Darfur. Watch in for more details!

Sudan Military & RSF Resort To Airstrikes In Darfur, Blue Nile

Creation of the alliance of Sahel states has enabled these military regimes to at least partially insulate themselves from outside pressure for a return to civilian rule. The three regimes say they want to eradicate terrorism, assert their sovereignty and defend their territory against foreign threats. Watch in for more details!



Renowned for its durable texture and intricate patterns, ASO-OKE fabric, a cultural treasure of the Yoruba people in South-West Nigeria, is capturing worldwide attention. Designers are now blending ASO-OKE with contemporary fabrics to create versatile fusion pieces, elevating its appeal on the global stage.

Nigeria Celebrates The Iconic 'ASO-OKE' Fabric

On #WorldOfAfrica with Eric Njoka



+ Animosity between #ECOWAS & #AES on full display at the 66th summit





+ Kenyan police condemned for disrupting peaceful #Femicide protests





+ Morans trade spears for javelin at teh 6th #MaasaiOlympics





+ #Nigeria celebrates the iconic Aso-Oke fabric

Animosity Between #ECOWAS & #AES On Full Display At The 66th Summit

On #WorldOfAfrica with Eric Njoka + Animosity between #ECOWAS & #AES on full display at the 66th summit + Kenyan police condemned for disrupting peaceful #Femicide protests + Morans trade spears for javelin at teh 6th #MaasaiOlympics + #Nigeria celebrates the iconic Aso-Oke fabric

In Nigeria, one company is offering trading lessons in Yoruba, to help citizens understand the complex world of foreign exchange.

Nigerian Forex Traders Embrace Yoruba Lessons

Mozambique is currently embroiled in a wave of violence that has resulted in upto 90 deaths and thousands more injured during protests that have swept across the nation.

Tensions Flare in Mozambique as Police & Protesters Clash

A mysterious illness referred to as disease X is spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Since October, disease X has affected an estimated 406 individuals and claimed over 143 lives, most of them children.

Congo's Mystery Flu-like Disease Kills Over 143 People

A South African sanctuary for rescued farm animals in the western cape proudly presented its latest, four-legged artistic marvel – Baanksy the sheep.

Rescued Sheep In S.Africa Takes Up The Paintbrush

Ghana's opposition leader John Mahama officially won the presidential election. The West African nation also ushered in a new era by electing a first female vice president

Ghana: Ex-president John Mahama Returns To Powe

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Africa's Great Improvement at the Paris Olympics

Africa's Great Improvement at the Paris Olympics

Divisions, Disfunction in Regional Blocs Rocked 2024

Divisions, Disfunction in Regional Blocs Rocked 2024

Brunt of Climate Change Impacted Health & Economies

Brunt of Climate Change Impacted Health & Economies

Persistent Political, Regional Conflicts Compounded the Crises

Persistent Political, Regional Conflicts Compounded the Crises

Elections Were A Test For Democracy, Institutional Capacity

Africa 2024: The Year Of Change | World Of Africa | WION Rewind 2024

Africa 2024: The Year Of Change | World Of Africa | WION Rewind 2024

ECOWAS Feud With Sahel Alliance Persists At The 66th Summit

Sudan Military & RSF Resort To Airstrikes In Darfur, Blue Nile

ECOWAS Feud With Sahel Alliance Persists At The 66th Summit

Sudan Military & RSF Resort To Airstrikes In Darfur, Blue Nile

Nigeria Celebrates The Iconic 'ASO-OKE' Fabric

ECOWAS Feud With Sahel Alliance Persists At The 66th Summit

Animosity Between #ECOWAS & #AES On Full Display At The 66th Summit

Nigeria Celebrates The Iconic 'ASO-OKE' Fabric

ECOWAS Feud With Sahel Alliance Persists At The 66th Summit

Animosity Between #ECOWAS & #AES On Full Display At The 66th Summit

Nigerian Forex Traders Embrace Yoruba Lessons

Tensions Flare in Mozambique as Police & Protesters Clash

Congo's Mystery Flu-like Disease Kills Over 143 People

Rescued Sheep In S.Africa Takes Up The Paintbrush

Ghana: Ex-president John Mahama Returns To Powe