Why Wealthy Nations Owe Africa Climate Funds—and How They Could Fuel Urban Growth
Wealthy nations fuelled their industrial growth and urbanisation by burning fossil fuels. This was the biggest cause of climate change, which now affects every country in the world, even developing countries in sub-Saharan Africa which are responsible for less than 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Wealthy nations owe a climate debt. Africa is urbanising […]
US Welcomes First Group of White South African Refugees
A group of 49 White South Africans, primarily Afrikaner families, have departed Johannesburg for the US after being granted refugee status under a controversial Trump-era directive. Citing claims of racial discrimination and land seizures, the Trump administration fast-tracked their relocation—an unusual move compared to the typically lengthy refugee process. The initiative has drawn sharp criticism from the […]
Ivory Coast Opposition Leader Exits as Presidential Race Heats Up
Tidjane Thiam has stepped down as leader of Ivory Coast’s main opposition party, the PDCI, amid legal disputes over his eligibility. The former Credit Suisse CEO, barred from running in October’s presidential election due to dual French-Ivorian citizenship, relinquished the role, paving the way for a party vice president to take over as interim leader. Thiam, […]
Nigeria’s Economy Rebounds Strongly—But Inflation Lingers
Nigeria’s economy posted its strongest growth in nearly a decade in 2024, expanding by 4.6% in the final quarter, thanks to bold fiscal reforms and increased revenue. According to the World Bank, measures by President Bola Tinubu—such as ending fuel subsidies and overhauling the currency regime—have boosted government coffers and stabilized exchange rates, with official reserves now […]
African Leaders Push for a New Global Finance Deal
African policymakers are meeting in Togo this week to chart a path out of the continent’s growing debt crisis, which will see nearly $89 billion paid in external debt service this year—about 25% of the continent’s combined GDP. With defaults in countries like Ghana and Zambia still fresh, leaders are exploring “Africa-led solutions,” including local currency financing […]
Africa’s EV Revolution: Top Countries Powering the Green Shift
Electric vehicles are quietly gaining momentum across Africa as rising fuel costs and urban pollution push countries toward cleaner, cheaper transport solutions. Leading the charge is Ghana, with around 17,000 EVs thanks to generous duty waivers and a surge in two- and three-wheeler use. Morocco and South Africa follow closely, with each country boasting over 400 […]
Charity Backed by Prince Harry Admits Abuse in Congo Conservation Park
African Parks, a major conservation charity linked to Prince Harry, has admitted to human rights abuses by its rangers in Congo-Brazzaville’s Odzala-Kokoua National Park. The acknowledgment follows serious allegations from the Baka community against the charity’s rangers, including beatings and sexual violence, which surfaced in 2023. In response to the allegations, African Parks ordered an independent review. […]
Dakar 2026 Advances Venue and Legacy Plans as Youth Olympic Games Preparations Intensify
With less than a year and a half until the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Dakar 2026 (https://apo-opa.co/3Zhx5fd) begin, the seventh meeting of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s (www.Olympics.com/IOC) Coordination Commission marked another key milestone in Games planning. The two-day hybrid meeting brought together key stakeholders to review the latest progress in Dakar 2026 preparations. Newly appointed Coordination Commission […]
How USAID Cuts Are Crippling Africa’s Healthcare
The abrupt cuts to USAID funding are hitting Africa’s healthcare systems hard, with HIV patients in South Africa already feeling the strain. Once-reliable drug deliveries have stalled, threatening lives and undoing decades of progress. The cuts slash billions in funding to programs battling HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis across Africa, jeopardizing services for millions. From South Sudan’s cholera […]
Coal to Clean: How South Africa’s Energy Makeover Is Taking Shape
South Africa is navigating a bold but bumpy shift from coal to renewables through the Just Energy Transition Partnership, backed by over $10 billion in international funding, despite the US pulling out in early 2025. Early wins include infrastructure upgrades, policy reforms, and investments in green hydrogen, electric vehicles, and local job training to help miners learn […]