How Innovative Disaster Risk Financing Can Help Africa Tackle Impacts Of Climate Change
The recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report has revealed a chilling forecast for Africa about the inevitability of more frequent and severe climate extremes, such as droughts, floods, and heatwaves, resulting in crop failures, food insecurity and the displacement of populations. The report explains that “with every increment of global warming, regional changes in […]
How The World’s Youngest Continent Is Restoring Its Degraded Landscapes
A new generation of experts share solutions and insights in a newly launched report The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) has released a new report that captures the experiences, challenges and solutions shared by young landscape practitioners and experts striving to restore African ecosystems. Titled “Rooted in restoration: Youth-led transformative change for regreening Africa,” the report […]
The Art Of Sawdust
Four African brothers hailing from Ghana have created a formidable legacy in sustainable fine art made with recyclable wood chips. Sustainable art is now a prominent fixture of importance in today’s art world, but four brothers are taking this to a new level by combining environmentally friendly materials with their family legacy and African heritage, […]
Anti-Western Activist Kémi Séba Announces Bid for Benin’s 2026 Presidency
Prominent Pan-African activist Kémi Séba has announced his candidacy for Benin’s 2026 presidential election. Séba, who revealed his intentions in a January 5 video statement, outlined three potential strategies to navigate Benin’s restrictive electoral code, which mandates sponsorship by at least 28 elected officials. The first strategy is to seek backing from the opposition party […]
Can Mahama Deliver on His Promise to Fix Ghana’s Economy?
John Mahama has returned to power in Ghana after a decisive victory in December’s presidential election, defeating Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia with 56.6% of votes. However, his presidency begins under intense scrutiny as Ghanaians expect swift economic recovery and reforms to combat widespread hardship. With nearly 15% unemployment and a cost-of-living crisis, Mahama has promised to […]
Africa’s Richest Start 2025 Among World’s 500 Wealthiest
Africa’s wealthiest individuals have earned spots among the world’s 500 richest people as of January 2025, showcasing the continent’s economic potential despite ongoing challenges. Aliko Dangote, Nigeria’s industrial titan, leads Africa’s billionaires with a $28.1 billion net worth, ranking 67th globally. Johann Rupert, a luxury-goods magnate from South Africa, follows with $13.7 billion. Mining heir […]
China Deepens Engagement with Africa Amidst Western Retreat
China’s top diplomat, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, commenced his annual New Year tour of Africa on Sunday, January 6, continuing a 35-year tradition aimed at strengthening Beijing’s influence across the continent. His visit to Namibia, Republic of Congo, Chad, and Nigeria underscores China’s commitment to Africa, contrasting with waning European engagement and shifting US priorities. […]
Malian Army Arrests Key Terror Leader Amid Rising Regional Instability
Mahamad Ould Erkehile, also known as Abu Rakia, a leader of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (EIGS), and his associate, Abu Hash, have reportedly been arrested by the Malian Armed Forces. The operation also neutralized several fighters and resulted in the seizure of materials used to craft improvised explosive devices, according to reports. […]
Macron’s Comments on Sahel Intervention Spark Backlash from Chad and Senegal
Chad’s Foreign Minister, Abderaman Koulamallah, has criticized French President Emmanuel Macron for what he called a “contemptuous attitude” towards Africa. The rebuke followed Macron’s comments that African leaders had failed to appreciate France’s military aid against jihadist insurgencies in the Sahel. Koulamallah highlighted Africa’s contributions to France during both World Wars, which, he said, Paris […]
Russia Denies US Claims of Double Dealing in Sudan’s War
The US has accused Russia of funding both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan’s ongoing war, which began in April 2023 amid a failed transition to civilian rule. US Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, alleged that Russia supports the warring factions through illicit gold trading and military aid, […]
