2025 U.S.-Africa Business Summit: Trade and Investment in Luanda
The 2025 U.S.-Africa Business Summit, hosted by the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA), is set to take place from June 22-25 in Luanda, Angola. This premier annual event, now in its 17th year, serves as a vital platform for strengthening economic ties between the United States and African nations. With a theme centered on a […]
Trump’s Trade Policies: A New Opportunity for Stronger Africa-China Ties
Kenyan President William Ruto’s upcoming visit to China marks a pivotal moment in Africa-China relations, as trade tensions between the US and China continue to escalate. China has been Africa’s largest bilateral trading partner for 15 years. However, the relationship is skewed in Beijing’s favor as it exports more to the continent than it imports. […]
Could Africa Finally Lead the Modern Era Catholic Church?
With the papacy in sede vacante following Pope Francis’ death, the conversation has turned to the potential successors of the deceased Holy Father. According to experts, it is highly likely that the next pope will come from Africa, particularly as the church’s growth surges on the continent. For instance, more people joined the Catholic Church […]
Nigerian Chess Master Sets New World Record with 64-Hour Chess Marathon
Tunde Onakoya, a Nigerian chess champion, has shattered the world record for the longest chess marathon, playing for 64 hours in New York’s Times Square alongside his Puerto Rican chess partner Shawn Martinez. The pair surpassed the previous 61-hour record, set by two Norwegian players in June 2024, to accomplish the new Guinness World Record. […]
Boston Marathon Shocks: Korir Recovers for Win, Lokedi Prevents Obiri’s Three-Peat
Kenya’s John Korir made a remarkable comeback at the Boston Marathon, recovering from an early fall to secure his victory. Even more impressive is that he became the second-fastest marathoner in Boston history, finishing in 2:04:45. In the women’s race, Sharon Lokedi denied Hellen Obiri a third consecutive title with a stunning performance, setting a […]
Burkina Faso Military Claims to Have Thwarted Major Coup Plot
Burkina Faso’s military government has announced that it foiled a major coup attempt to overthrow junta leader Capt Ibrahim Traoré. The plot, allegedly involving current and former soldiers in collaboration with terrorist leaders, sought to attack the presidential palace and destabilize the country. Security Minister Mahamadou Sana also claimed that the masterminds of the coup […]
Is Africa at Risk of Major Earthquakes?
Experts have raised concerns about Africa’s vulnerability to earthquakes, especially in seismic zones like the East African Rift System. Countries in the region, like Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania, are particularly at risk due to the geological activity along fault lines. And while West Africa is often considered tectonically stable, recent tremors in Ghana and Nigeria […]
Africa’s Top 10 Strongest Currencies in April 2025
In April 2025, a strong currency is crucial for African nations as global trade tensions increase and tariffs disrupt supply chains. A powerful currency offers protection against inflation, keeping import costs stable and ensuring economic resilience. According to the Forbes currency converter, Tunisia leads the continent with the strongest currency at 2.95 Tunisian Dinars per […]
Chimpanzees Bond Over Fermented Fruit, Revealing Evolutionary Link to Human Feasts
Wild chimpanzees in Guinea-Bissau have been filmed bonding over fermented fruit, possibly enjoying a light “buzz” from the alcohol content. Scientists from the University of Exeter observed the chimpanzees sharing fermented African breadfruit, which contained up to 0.61% alcohol by volume. While the fruit’s alcohol content was not enough to get them drunk, their communal […]
Sham El-Nessim: Egypt’s Ancient Festival Celebrates Spring and Cultural Unity
Sham El-Nessim, Egypt’s ancient spring festival, is one of the country’s most important national holidays. The tradition traces back to the pharaohs, who believed that the beginning of time and the creation of the world occurred on that day. Celebrated around Easter, the festival’s highlight is the pungent tradition of feseekh, fermented fish that has […]
