Ethiopia Director Rejects Trump’s Claim That the US Funded Nile Dam
An Ethiopian official has firmly rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim that the US largely funded the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). Fikrte Tamir, a deputy director of the GERD Coordination Office, dismissed the statement as “false and destructive,” emphasizing that the $4 billion megadam was financed entirely through local contributions. Ethiopians bought bonds, donated salaries, and rallied globally to support […]
Cheap Russian Oil Threatens Africa’s Refining Boom, Says Dangote
Africa’s emerging refining sector may be at risk, warns Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, as cheap Russian fuel floods the continent. Dangote, who made this revelation at an oil summit in Abuja, stated that Western sanctions on Russia have redirected discounted, often toxic petroleum products to Africa—products that would be banned in Western markets. Dangote also […]
Community, Tech, and Trust: Inside Ghana’s Anti-Terror Playbook
Ghana has emerged as a regional standout in West Africa for avoiding terrorist attacks, thanks to a robust counter-terrorism strategy built around four key pillars: prevent, pre-empt, protect, and respond. Enacted in 2020, this coordinated approach engages multiple agencies, including the Ghana Armed Forces and the National Intelligence Bureau, and blends community outreach with technology and […]
US Lawmakers Target South Africa Over Foreign Policy Stance
Tensions are rising between the US and South Africa after the US House Foreign Affairs Committee passed the first round of a controversial bill that could sanction South African leaders. The “US-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act of 2025” accuses the African National Congress-led government of aligning with US adversaries like Russia, China, and Iran, and […]
Botswana Seeks Controlling Stake in Diamond Giant De Beers
Botswana is pushing for a controlling stake in diamond giant De Beers, intensifying uncertainty over parent company Anglo American’s plan to sell its 85% share. According to the country’s mining minister, Bogolo Kenewendo, Botswana’s President Duma Boko is determined to secure a controlling stake in De Beers in a bid to have full control over the company’s diamond […]
Kagame Appoints New PM in Surprise Government Reshuffle
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has dismissed long-serving Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente, appointing economist and former central bank official Justin Nsengiyumva as his successor. Ngirente, who was appointed to the position in 2017, was replaced on Wednesday in a surprise reshuffle. Nsengiyumva served as Vice Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda until he was appointed prime minister. He has a PhD in […]
Nigeria and 13 Other African Countries Face Rising Drug-Resistant Infections
A sweeping new report by the Africa CDC has flagged Nigeria and 13 other African nations for alarming rates of drug-resistant infections. Based on over 187,000 lab tests, the study reveals widespread resistance to critical antibiotics, especially in Nigeria, Ghana, and Malawi. Vulnerable groups like the elderly and hospital patients are most affected. Yet fewer than […]
Aurum Africa Launches: A Bold New Chapter in Tourism Ownership
Tourism veteran Mohamed Baba has unveiled Aurum Africa, South Africa’s first employee-owned premium touring company, aimed at reshaping an industry that Baba describes as long overdue for real transformation. Launched with 40 team members, of whom 25 are immediate shareholders, Aurum places staff ownership at the heart of its business model. Aurum Africa will provide guided […]
Is Safari’s Popularity Boom Destroying the Serengeti Migration?
Once hailed as the greatest wildlife show on Earth, Tanzania’s Serengeti migration is now being threatened by overcrowding and reckless tourism. Images of vehicles jamming river crossings and tourists lounging on riverbanks recently surfaced on social media, sparking outrage and highlighting the strain on fragile ecosystems. Despite efforts to regulate the chaos, enforcement remains weak, and […]
