Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari over the inauguration of the 8-man Economic Advisory Council.

'We can now consider the oceans as an ocean of plastics,' says Regina Folorunsho from Nigeria's Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research. In an interview with Eco Africa, she explains why governments and citizens must do more to protect our oceans for future generations.

Jacques Chirac, a ‘lover of Africa’

When 26-year-old Buumba Malambo ran forward councilor in Zambia, she was harassed and even physically threatened. Although young women are increasingly rising through the ranks in business and politics across Africa, it's a different story for rural councils, where they are barely represented. Buumba hopes to inspire change.

The Leonardo, a 234-meter high skyscraper in the suburbs of Johannasburg, South Africa, is set to become the tallest building in Africa when it officially opens next month.

Seun Kuti is not just popular because of his father, the great Fela Anikulapo Kuti rather, he has created a niche for himself in the music world via his style of music, Afrobeat, and also the constant activism portrayed in his music.

President of the Africa Export-Import Bank, Benedict Oramah says intraregional trade disputes in parts of Africa can be resolved through communication. To share some insight on the 500 million-dollar facility for the Manufacturer's Association of Nigeria (MAN) and efforts to strengthen economies across Africa, he joins CNBC Africa's Christy Cole for more.

A new blockchain technology is set to transform the property market by solving land registry issues in Africa. This innovation is looking to unlock billions of dollars within Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Daniel Bloch, CEO of SESO Global.

Pope Francis will make his fourth trip to Africa when he visits Mozambique, Mauritius and Madagascar from 4-10 of September 2019. Pope Francis will travel to Mozambique's capital, Maputo on the 4th then on to Antananarivo, Madagascar on Saturday 7th and Port Louis, Mauritius on Monday 9th of September according to the Vatican.

A social entrepreneur, branding expert, filmmaker, motivational speaker and youth leader with a staunch belief in the abilities and chances of Africa, Bright Jaja began his journey in 2012 when he established an NGO called Redance Africa.

G7 summit: Millions secured for women entrepreneurs in Africa

Despite the fact that Africa bears the brunt when it comes to erratic global weather patterns, many people are still unfamiliar with the climate change phenomenon, a new survey reveals.