Nigeria Partners with Chinese Investors on Two New Lithium Processing Plants
Nigeria is making bold moves to transform its mining sector by launching two major lithium processing plants this year, with significant backing from Chinese investors. According to the country’s mining minister, a $600 million facility near the Kaduna-Niger border will be commissioned this quarter, with another, a $200 million refinery near the nation’s capital, nearing completion. Alake […]
Mbeki Defends Controversial Chant Despite Global Backlash
Former South African President Thabo Mbeki has defended the controversial “Kill the Boer” chant, insisting it’s a symbolic remnant of the anti-apartheid struggle and is not meant to be taken literally. He argued that such chants, rooted in African tradition, are meant to motivate people and not incite them. Mbeki also highlighted that the ANC never sanctioned […]
Africa Defies Trade Turmoil with Stronger Growth Forecast for 2025
Africa’s economy is poised for stronger growth in 2025, despite the turbulence of global tariff wars, thanks to strategic investments in agriculture and energy infrastructure. The African Development Bank projects a regional growth rate of 3.9% this year, up from 3.3% in 2024, with further momentum expected in 2026. According to the regional development bank, twenty-one […]
Illicit Gold Mining in Africa Now a Global Threat, Warns UN
A new UN report has raised an alarm over the growing influence of organized crime in Africa’s gold trade, warning it now poses a “serious global threat.” These criminal groups exploit gold mining operations to fund armed activities, tighten their grip on territories, and stoke conflict for their benefit. Consequently, the groups’ involvement in the gold […]
Russia and Ethiopia Strengthen Ties with Military Deals and BRICS Bid
Russia and Ethiopia are ushering in a new era of cooperation, deepening ties across defense, currency, and multilateral platforms. Recent high-level talks between their defense ministries, held in Moscow, focused on strengthening military-technical collaboration and boosting regional stability through improved communication. Economically, Russia now allows Ethiopian banks to trade in rubles, a shift that reflects both […]
Kenya Sides with Morocco in Western Sahara Dispute
Kenya has officially backed Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara, calling it the only credible and realistic path to resolving the decades-long conflict. This stance, announced in a joint statement after diplomatic talks in Rabat, aligns Kenya with a growing list of countries supporting Morocco’s sovereignty over the disputed region. To mark the strengthened ties, Kenya […]
Why Botswana Might Be Africa’s Best-Kept Safari Secret
In Botswana, where rain is so cherished it lends its name—Pula—to the national currency, safari tourism offers a rare blend of exclusivity and intimacy. Eschewing mass tourism, the country, which reserves 40% of its land for wildlife, invites travelers to experience Africa as it once was—untouched and teeming with natural wonder. From lush post-rain Kalahari blooms […]
Why Colonial Borders Still Threaten Africa’s Oceans
Africa’s colonial-era maritime borders are stirring up modern conflicts, threatening cooperation, security, and resource management among its 38 coastal nations. Many of these outdated boundaries remain unresolved, fueling disputes over rich oil fields, fisheries, and deep-sea resources. Attempts to settle them through international law often worsen tensions, especially under the “winner-takes-all” uti possidetis juris principle. These […]
Ayra Starr Joins Afrobeats Elite with Billion-View Milestone
Ayra Starr has made history as the first Nigerian female artist to surpass 1 billion views on YouTube, a milestone driven by the massive success of her Grammy-nominated hit “Rush.” With over 458 million views on that track alone, the 22-year-old Mavin Records star now joins the ranks of Nigeria’s biggest music exports like Wizkid, Davido, and […]
Rare Antelope Caught on Camera for the First Time in 20 Years
In a remarkable wildlife breakthrough, scientists in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have, for the first time ever, published a photograph of a living Upemba lechwe—one of the world’s rarest antelopes. With fewer than 100 remaining, the fleeting moment occurred during an aerial survey in Upemba National Park, where a lone antelope paused just long […]