US Military Completes Niger Drone Base Withdrawal
The United States military has completed its withdrawal from Air Base 201 in Niger, following the junta’s order for nearly 1,000 US personnel to leave after last year’s coup. The base, which had provided vital intelligence for efforts against Islamist militants in the region, is situated near Agadez and had cost the US $100 million. […]
Nigerian Billionaire Dangote Regains Africa’s Richest Man Title
According to Bloomberg’s billionaire real-time index, Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote has reclaimed the title of Africa’s richest man with a net worth of $13.7 billion, surpassing South African Johann Rupert’s $13.3 billion. Rupert briefly held the top spot on August 2 with a net worth of $13.6 billion, driven by strong performances in his diversified portfolio, […]
Ethiopia to Save $4.9 Billion After Restructuring its Debts
Ethiopia will save $4.9 billion once it completes its ongoing debt restructuring exercise, according to State Finance Minister Eyob Tekalign. The country, East Africa’s largest economy, resumed its long-delayed debt overhaul last week after securing a $3.4 billion financing program from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The agreement follows Ethiopia’s decision to adopt a market-determined […]
Mali Severs Diplomatic Relations with Ukraine Over Intelligence Sharing
Mali has cut diplomatic ties with Ukraine after it provided intelligence to Malian rebels who ambushed Wagner Group forces in July. Government spokesman Colonel Abdoulaye Maiga announced the decision in a televised statement. He condemned Ukraine’s actions, emphasizing Mali’s stance for a peaceful resolution of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Andriy Yusov, of Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU), […]
Congolese Police Flee to Uganda Amidst Escalating Violence
According to a Ugandan military spokesperson, nearly 100 police officers from the Democratic Republic of Congo fled to Uganda over the weekend amid intensified fighting between M23 rebels and the Congolese military. The Ugandan spokesperson, Major Kiconco Tabaro, stated that the Congolese officers arrived via the Ishasha border crossing in southwest Uganda carrying 43 guns […]
Study Reveals that One in Five African Medicines Are Fake or Ineffective
Researchers from Bahir Dar University in Ethiopia have revealed that a fifth of medicines in Africa could be substandard or fake. In their study, the researchers reviewed 27 analyses and found that out of 7,508 samples, 1,639 failed quality tests. Claudia Martínez from the Access to Medicine Foundation called the findings a major public health […]
Olympic Boxer Imane Khelif Speaks Out Against Bullying After Backlash
Olympic boxer Imane Khelif has called for an end to bullying athletes following intense scrutiny based on misconceptions about her gender. The Algerian athlete made this call during an interview with SNTV, stating that the bullying of athletes “harms human dignity” and can have devastating effects. Khelif, who has reached the semifinals in the Paris […]
Nigeria’s D’Tigress Makes Olympic Basketball History After Defeating Canada
Nigeria’s female basketball team, the D’Tigress, has made Olympic history, becoming the first African team, male or female, to reach the basketball quarterfinals. The team defeated Canada 79-70 to achieve the feat. Canada, ranked fifth globally, leaves the competition without a win, having lost both of their other games. Nigeria, now with a 2-1 record, […]
The Unseen World of Afrobeat Legend Fela Kuti’s Concerts
In his autobiography, Rikki Stein, Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s last manager, recounts a memorable incident from his time at the helm of the afrobeat legend’s affairs. In 1986, shortly after Fela was released from prison by Nigeria’s military government, he embarked on a world tour with over 50 entourage members. While on tour, he and his […]
