President-elect Donald Trump’s advisors are advocating for a revamped US-Africa policy centered on “deals and deterrence,” with a focus on pro-business strategies, conflict mitigation, and conservative social values. Unlike the Biden administration’s “woke diplomacy,” Trump’s approach may prioritize evangelical Christian interests and roll back pro-LGBT policies, particularly in nations like

Namibia’s presidential election on November 27 could mark a turning point if the ruling SWAPO party loses its grip on power. The party has led the country since gaining independence in 1990 but its popularity has since waned. Five main candidates are contesting in the election. Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah,

The SIIPS Report 2024, launched in Accra on Thursday, showcases the remarkable growth of Instant Payment Systems (IPS) across Africa, emphasizing their role in advancing financial inclusion. With 31 operational IPS in 26 countries and another 27 on the way, the report reveals a 37% growth in transaction volume over

Aliko Dangote’s $20 billion refinery, Africa’s largest, aims to end Nigeria’s reliance on costly fuel imports. However, the venture faces immense challenges, including disputes over crude supply and pricing with Nigeria’s National Petroleum Company (NNPC) and regulatory authorities. Beyond that, there is also pushback from the “oil mafia” who benefit

Tanzania’s $3.1 billion Standard Gauge Railway, built by Turkey’s Yapi Merkezi, is Africa’s latest transformative infrastructure project. Stretching from Dar es Salaam to Lake Victoria, the electrified line reduces travel time between the port of Dar es Salaam and Morogoro to two hours. As a result, it significantly enhances trade

South Africa has become the first African nation to assume the G20 presidency, marking a historic milestone for the continent. The country’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, accepted the position during the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with the year-long term commencing on December 1, 2024. In his address, Ramaphosa

The European Union has pledged to loan $96 million to Cameroon over three years to enhance the country’s infrastructure and attract foreign investment. Announced during a meeting in Yaoundé, the funding will support critical projects, including energy development, road improvements, and a railway connecting Cameroon with Chad. Additional initiatives include

Zimbabwe and Zambia are currently hosting a summit, the Energy Projects Summit, in Victoria Falls to discuss how to attract investment in renewable energy. Both countries are experiencing a severe drought that has drastically reduced water levels at the Kariba Dam, their primary hydroelectric source, leading to power outages that

The Democratic Republic of Congo has accused the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group of “ethnic cleansing” in North Kivu’s Rutshuru and Masisi territories. This accusation was levelled by the DRC’s interior minister, Jacquemain Shabani, who alleged that local populations were violently expelled to make way for “foreign populations.” The accusation follows

The Museum of West African Art (Mowaa), a groundbreaking cultural institution aimed at reclaiming and preserving African heritage, has held its “hard hat opening,” ahead of its inaugural exhibition in May 2025. Inspired by the artistic legacy of the Benin Kingdom, Mowaa will feature cutting-edge facilities, including climate-controlled labs, galleries,