Bill Gates Honored by Nigeria’s Tinubu as Gates Foundation Deepens African Ties
Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates has received one of Nigeria’s highest honors—the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR)—from President Bola Tinubu. The ceremony, held in Lagos, was attended by prominent figures, including Africa’s richest man and Gates’s friend, Aliko Dangote. Gates is in Nigeria to explore partnerships around primary healthcare reform, innovation, […]
Ivory Coast Disqualifies Key Opposition Leaders from Presidential Race
The countdown to Yamoussoukro’s presidential election in October is already stirring controversy, as four major opposition figures have been barred from running. According to the country’s electoral commission, PDCI leader and main opposition figure Tidjane Thiam, former president Laurent Gbagbo, Charles Blé Goudé, and Guillaume Soro are ineligible to contest or vote. Thiam was removed over questions surrounding […]
Ghana and UAE Strike $1B Tech Deal to Transform Africa’s Digital Future
Abu Dhabi and Accra have inked a landmark $1 billion deal to build the Ghana-UAE Innovations and Technology Hub, aiming to position Ghana as a digital powerhouse in Africa. Spearheaded by the UAE’s Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), the hub will host over 11,000 global companies—including Microsoft, Meta, and IBM—at a 25-square-kilometre site in […]
Africa-Asia Mega Bridge Moves Ahead as Planning Wraps
Plans are finally complete for the long-awaited $4 billion bridge linking Africa and Asia via Egypt and Saudi Arabia, with construction ready to begin. First unveiled in 2016 by King Salman, the project—dubbed the “Moses Bridge” for its symbolic location—will stretch across the Strait of Tiran, connecting Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh to Saudi Arabia’s Ras Hamid. Egypt’s transport […]
Tomi Adeyemi’s Fantasy Epic Inches Closer to Screen as Filming Wraps
Filming has officially wrapped on Children of Blood and Bone, the highly anticipated adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling fantasy novel. Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, the shoot spanned 74 days across two countries and two islands, and featured a powerhouse cast that celebrates the African diaspora. Thuso Mbedu stars as Zélie, alongside Tosin Cole, Amandla Stenberg, […]
World Bank Bets Big on DRC’s Inga III Hydropower Project
The World Bank is committing $1 billion to revive the Inga III hydropower project in the DRC, with an initial $250 million to fund key studies, utility reform, and investor outreach. Part of the ambitious Mission 300 plan to provide electricity access to 300 million Africans by 2030, Inga III could triple the DRC’s current capacity and […]
DRC and Liberia Join UN Security Council with Focus on Peace and Justice
Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Latvia, and Liberia have been elected as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council, set to serve from January 2026 to December 2027. With overwhelming support—each securing over 178 votes—their election required just one round of balloting. While Latvia will be serving for the first time, the […]
Court Dismisses EFF Challenge as Fuel Levy Hike Proceeds
The Western Cape High Court has dismissed the EFF’s urgent bid to halt a 4% increase in the General Fuel Levy, set to take effect this week. The EFF argued that the hike—16c per liter for petrol and 15c for diesel—violates constitutional rights and burdens the working class. They claimed Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana overstepped legal bounds […]
UK Accused of Racial Bias After Denying Visa to Nigerian Security Chief
The UK Home Office is under fire after denying a visit visa to Samuel Onyekachi Ibeawuchi, head of one of Nigeria’s top security firms, sparking accusations of a racist crackdown on Nigerians. Ibeawuchi and his wife, both successful professionals, had planned a short family visit to London to visit Ibeawuchi’s sister and her husband. Despite submitting […]
Discover the ‘Hawaii of Africa’: Beaches, Forests, and Untouched Adventure
Often referred to as the “Hawaii of Africa,” Sierra Leone is a tropical gem on West Africa’s southwest coast that offers an unbeatable mix of golden beaches, lush rainforests, and rich cultural heritage. With year-round 30°C weather and far fewer crowds than typical tourist hotspots, it’s the perfect destination for relaxation, adventure, or both. Highlights include River […]
