ICC Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrants for Perpetrators of West Darfur Atrocities
The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor, Karim Khan, has announced plans to seek arrest warrants for individuals accused of committing atrocities in Sudan’s West Darfur region, where ethnic cleansing by paramilitary forces continues amid a 19-month conflict. Addressing the UN Security Council, Khan warned that crimes are being used as a weapon of war. The […]
Namibia Remains Hopeful as US Freezes Foreign Aid for 90 Days
Namibian officials are cautiously optimistic that US President Donald Trump’s 90-day freeze on foreign aid, which halts funding for key health programs, is temporary. Namibia, which has one of the highest prevalence rates for HIV/AIDS in the world, relies on US support to fight back against the disease. Nevertheless, experts believe that the short-term impact […]
Macaal Museum Reopens: Showcasing Africa’s Artistic Legacy and Diversity
The Museum of African Contemporary Art Al Maaden (Macaal) in Marrakech is set to reopen on February 2, unveiling a semi-permanent exhibition of 150 works from the Lazraq family’s 2,500-piece collection. Curated by artistic director Meriem Berrada, the exhibition—titled Seven Contours, One Collection—challenges reductive stereotypes, featuring diverse media from artists across Africa. Highlights include works […]
Meet Africa’s 10 Oldest Billionaires in 2025
Despite being the world’s youngest continent, Africa’s wealth remains concentrated in the hands of its older billionaires, reflecting deep-rooted economic structures. At 93, Eswatini’s Nathan Kirsh tops the list with a $7.3 billion fortune from retail and real estate. Morocco’s Othman Benjelloun, 92, follows with $1.6 billion in banking and insurance, while 83-year-old South African […]
