Niger: Two Years On, Ex-President Still Arbitrarily Detained
Immediately Release Mohamed Bazoum and His Wife Authorities in Niger should immediately release former President Mohamed Bazoum, who remains arbitrarily detained two years after he was ousted in a military coup, Human Rights Watch said today. On July 26, 2023, Nigerien army officers of the self-proclaimed National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (Conseil […]
South Africa’s National Budget Clears Key Hurdle with Cross-Party Support
South Africa’s Parliament has passed the 2025 and 2026 Appropriation Bill with support from a broad coalition of parties, including the Democratic Alliance (DA), Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), ActionSA, and Build One South Africa (BOSA). The bill received 262 votes in favor, well above the 201 needed for a simple majority, despite opposition from the Economic Freedom Fighters, uMkhonto weSizwe (MK), […]
Angola’s President Teases Succession Plans Ahead of 2027 Exit
Angolan President João Lourenço has signaled his intent to step down after his second term ends in 2027, hinting he’s already considering a capable successor. In a CNN Portugal interview, Lourenço said it’s his duty to ensure Angola isn’t left “in the hands of just anyone.” His comments come amid speculation—and concern—that he might seek a third term despite constitutional two-term […]
Côte d’Ivoire’s Power Games: Unexpected Alliances and Election Jitters
Côte d’Ivoire’s political scene is heating up ahead of October’s presidential elections, with an unexpected meeting between the ruling coalition and opposition figure Simone Gbagbo, the former first lady, signaling major realignments. Experts suspect President Ouattara’s silence on a fourth-term bid has fueled uncertainty, leaving political and business players scrambling to fill a potential power vacuum. […]
From Conakry to Bamako: Tracking Russia’s Covert Arms Trail into Mali
Russia is quietly turning Guinea into a key logistics hub for arms deliveries to Mali, a strategy that allows it to bypass international scrutiny. According to RFI’s investigation, at least three Russian convoys have landed at Conakry’s port this year, then traveled nearly 1,000 km overland to Mali, where they equip the Malian army or Russia’s new […]
Nigeria and S&P Global Launch West African Fuel Price Index
Nigeria has collaborated with S&P Global Commodity Insights to establish a petroleum pricing index tailored for West Africa. The initiative, launched at the West African Refined Fuel Conference in Abuja, will set up local benchmarks for petrol, diesel, jet fuel, and liquefied petroleum gas. According to Farouk Ahmed of Nigeria’s Midstream and Downstream Authority, global indices […]
Closed Doors in the West, Open Arms at Home: Africa’s Travel Shift
Traveling to many places, particularly Europe and the US, with an African passport can feel like navigating a bureaucratic minefield—lengthy visa processes, high fees, and invasive documentation leave many Africans facing what some describe as “low-level trauma.” With US President Trump’s renewed travel bans targeting several African countries, families are increasingly fractured, students stranded, and relationships […]
Portugal Sides with Morocco in Western Sahara Autonomy Push
Portugal has thrown its weight behind Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara, describing it as a “serious and credible” approach to resolving the decades-old conflict. Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel announced the support during a diplomatic visit to Lisbon by the Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita. With this development, Portugal joins a growing list of Western allies […]
Nigeria Goes Global: Dangote Refinery Exports 1 Million Tons of Gasoline
The Dangote Refinery has hit a new milestone, exporting one million tons of gasoline in just 50 days, marking Nigeria’s emergence as a net exporter of refined fuel. Since launching gasoline exports in 2024, the $19 billion refinery has steadily expanded its global footprint, with shipments now reaching Asia, Saudi Arabia, and the US. This strategic […]
New Study Claims Three Years Remain to Prevent Worst Climate Change Effects
A new climate report has issued a stark warning: the world has less than three years to stay within the 1.5°C global warming limit and avoid catastrophic consequences. Despite the urgency, only 25 out of 197 countries, just 20% of global emissions, have submitted updated climate plans outlining how they intend to cut greenhouse gas emissions ahead […]
