Coinbase Teams Up with Onboard Global to Unlock P2P Crypto for Nigerians
Coinbase, a leading US cryptocurrency exchange, has partnered with Onboard Global to launch peer-to-peer crypto payments in Nigeria, marking its first entry into the market. Under the collaboration, Nigerian users can purchase cryptocurrencies using the local currency by leveraging Onboard’s secure platform. Notably, the platform will waive KYC requirements for transactions below $100. Central to […]
Senegal Reaches Landmark Peace-deal with Casamance Separatists
Senegal’s government and the Movement of Democratic Forces of Casamance (MFDC) have signed a peace agreement, brokered by Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo, effectively ending a conflict that has spanned four decades. At a joint press briefing in Guinea-Bissau, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko hailed the agreement as a major step toward lasting peace in […]
Meet Africa’s Longest-serving Leaders in 2025
In 2025, some African countries remain under the steady rule of presidents who have defied the transition of power elsewhere. Paul Biya of Cameroon leads this group of long-serving leaders, with an astonishing 50 years at the helm of his country’s affairs. Teodoro Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea comes second having ruled his country for […]
Ghana’s Abigail Quartey: A Trailblazer in Women’s Boxing
Abigail Kwartekaa Quartey made history by winning the WIBF World Super Bantamweight title, making her Ghana’s first female world boxing champion. Hailing from Jamestown in Accra, Quartey’s unexpected journey began in her teens when her brother recognized her boxing potential. However, her family put up resistance, begging her to stop training. Despite this and other […]
British Businessman’s Body Found in Kenyan Forest
Campbell Scott, a British businessman, has been found dead. He went missing on February 16 after arriving in Kenya for a conference. Unfortunately, after several days of searching, Scott’s body was discovered in a sack in Makongo Forest, about 60 miles away from Nairobi. Local police have confirmed his identity, stating that early investigations indicate […]
