Mauritania’s Sidi Ould Tah Elected President of African Development Bank
Mauritania’s Sidi Ould Tah has been elected as the new president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), securing over 76% of the vote after a tightly contested three-round election in Abidjan. He will succeed Nigeria’s Akinwumi Adesina, under whose decade-long leadership the bank’s capital tripled and nearly 565 million people benefited from development projects. Now stepping […]
How Trump Is Reshaping South Africa’s Economic and Foreign Policies
South Africa’s government appears to be undergoing a surprising policy shift, with Donald Trump playing an unexpected role. Following a tense Oval Office meeting with Trump, South Africa’s President Ramaphosa appears to have pivoted to pragmatism over ideological orthodoxy. During the meeting, Trump raised some inflammatory claims, many of which have since been debunked. In response, Pretoria […]
Nigerian Government Defends $21.5B Loan Plan, Promises Strategic, Sustainable Use
Nigeria’s federal government has clarified President Bola Tinubu’s recent $21.5 billion loan request, framing it as part of a structured 2025–2026 Debt Rolling Plan. According to the Ministry of Finance, this plan supports long-term economic planning while reducing haphazard borrowing. The ministry also stated that most of the funds will come from development partners, which offer […]
Legendary Author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o Dies at 87, Leaves Indelible Legacy
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, the towering Kenyan literary icon who championed African languages and decolonization through storytelling, has died at 87. His bold critiques of colonialism and post-independence oppression led to censorship, imprisonment, and exile, yet he never ceased writing—often in his native Gikuyu. From Weep Not, Child to Wizard of the Crow, Ngũgĩ’s works spotlighted African […]
Rebel Talks or Power Play? Ex-President Kabila’s Goma Visit Sparks Controversy
Former Congolese president Joseph Kabila has resurfaced in Goma—now under the control of the M23 rebel group—to consult with locals amid accusations of his ties to the insurgency. His return comes a month after he expressed his desire to help resolve the conflict in eastern Congo. Though Kabila has denied backing M23, his return, shortly after […]
Nigeria’s Fuel Imports Drop as South Africa Becomes Africa’s Top Petrol Buyer
Nigeria’s reign as Africa’s top petrol importer has ended, with South Africa now taking the lead, according to a new CITAC report. This shift comes as Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery—Africa’s largest—ramps up output, dramatically slashing the country’s fuel import needs. The refinery, alongside modular facilities, now meets about 60% of Nigeria’s petrol demand, saving billions of dollars […]
Africa’s True Scale Can Accommodate US, China, and India
Abimbola Ogundairo is spearheading a bold campaign to challenge the global dominance of the distorted Mercator map, which shrinks Africa while inflating the Global North. Her “Correct the World” initiative, launched through Africa No Filter, urges institutions and schools to switch to equal-area projections like the Equal Earth map, which fairly represents Africa’s size. Ogundairo argues […]
Can the DRC Plan for the World’s Largest Tropical Forest Reserve Succeed?
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) plans to create the world’s largest tropical forest reserve, established as a 2,600 km green corridor. The corridor will follow the course of the Congo River, which is the world’s second-largest river after the Amazon. The waters of the Congo River come from the Congo Basin, a biodiversity-rich region vital […]
Africa’s Premier League Stars: Continent’s Standout Performers Revealed
The 2024–25 Premier League season is now over, and African stars left a lasting mark—with Mohamed Salah leading the charge. The “Egyptian King” powered Liverpool to the title with 47 goal involvements, tying a record and earning Player of the Season. Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo, from Cameroon, impressed with 20 goals, while his teammate, DR Congo’s Yoane […]
Tyla Triumphs at 2025 AMAs, Sparks Genre Debate in Afrobeats Win
Tyla clinched the 2025 AMA award for Favorite Afrobeats Artist, triumphing over Afrobeats heavyweights like Wizkid, Rema, Asake, and Tems. Held at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the win marks another global milestone for the 23-year-old South African star, bringing her award tally to over 30 in just two years. Her victory underscores the surging influence of African […]
