Namibia Heads to the Polls with High Stakes for Swapo Amid Youth Disillusionment
Namibians are heading to the polls to vote for their next president as well as members of parliament. Since independence, the Southern African nation has been ruled by the Swapo party but its dominance is now at risk, especially if young people turn out en masse. The country’s youth, who are largely disconnected from Swapo’s […]
Nigeria’s Economy Exceeds Expectations with 3.46% Growth in Q3 2024
Nigeria’s economy grew by 3.46% in Q3, driven by rapid expansion in its services sector, marking a significant rebound under President Bola Tinubu. The growth offers a reprieve for Tinubu, who has faced economic instability since he eliminated fuel subsidies last year. The unpopular move led to a surge in fuel prices, worsening already high […]
Private Sector Investment Key to West Africa’s Coastal Highway Project
The $15.6 billion Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway, a transformative project aimed at boosting trade and regional integration across West Africa, will require $6.8 billion in private-sector investment, according to a report revealed during an AfDB workshop. Spanning 1,028 kilometers, the highway will connect Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria, facilitating trade and linking major urban […]
Diomaye’s Leadership Sparks Hope for Senegal’s Future Amid Challenges
Senegal’s ruling party, PASTEF, has secured a commanding majority of the National Assembly following recent legislative elections. This victory grants President Bassirou Diomaye Faye a strong mandate to implement his ambitious Senegal 2050 reform agenda. Though specifics remain provisional, the plan outlines economic transformation, social justice, and anti-corruption measures for the West African country. However, […]
OpenAI, Meta, and Orange Join Forces to Train AI for African Languages
OpenAI, Meta, and Orange are collaborating to develop AI models that support African languages, addressing the lack of representation in current AI systems. The project, launching next year, will initially focus on Wolof and Pulaar, two languages that are spoken by about 22 million people in West Africa. Eventually, Orange will expand the initiative to […]
Kinshasa and Kigali Commit to Peace Amid Renewed M23 Offensive
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have signed a pivotal agreement to advance peace in the DRC’s conflict-ridden east, according to Angola, which has mediated the process. The agreement was reached on Monday, when the foreign ministers of Kinshasa and Kigali approved a “concept of operations” document outlining terms for Rwandan troop withdrawal. […]
South Africa’s Opposition Seeks to Revive Ramaphosa Impeachment Inquiry
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), one of South Africa’s opposition parties, has filed a case in the Constitutional Court to revive impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over the alleged “Farmgate” scandal. The controversy involves the alleged theft of millions of dollars hidden in furniture at Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala game farm, as revealed by a […]
Russia’s Uranium Gamble is a Threat to Namibia’s Water
Namibia, a country already grappling with water scarcity, is caught in a tug-of-war between economic development and environmental protection. Russia’s state-owned nuclear energy corporation, Rosatom, has been eyeing Namibia’s vast uranium reserves, particularly in the Leonardville area. However, Rosatom’s proposed in-situ mining technique, involving the injection of sulfuric acid into the aquifer, has raised serious […]
Mauritius’ New Prime Minister Unconvinced about Chagos Islands Deal
Mauritius’ new Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam has expressed reservations about a recent agreement with the UK over the Chagos Islands. The deal, signed under former PM Pravind Jugnauth, would transfer UK sovereignty to Mauritius while leasing Diego Garcia, home to a UK-US military base, for at least 99 years. Ramgoolam has requested more time to […]
Mali Detains Opposition Politician Over Alleged Insult of Burkina Faso’s Junta
Mali’s junta has arrested prominent politician Issa Kaou N’Djim for allegedly insulting Burkina Faso’s military leader, a crime under Malian law. N’Djim, a former ally of Mali’s military regime who later advocated for a return to democracy, criticized Burkina Faso’s junta on Joliba TV, claiming they fabricated evidence of a coup plot. Subsequently, he was […]
