US and Rwanda Strike Deal to Relocate 250 Migrants in Controversial Agreement
Rwanda has struck a deal with the US to accept up to 250 migrants deported under the Trump administration’s intensified immigration crackdown. The agreement, signed in June, allows Rwandan authorities to vet each immigrant, providing approved individuals with housing, healthcare, and job training. While Rwanda cites its history of displacement as motivation for its participation in the […]
Nigeria’s Peter Obi Reaffirms One-Term Promise Ahead of 2027 Elections
Nigerian opposition leader Peter Obi has stirred political debate after doubling down on his pledge to serve only a single four-year term if elected president in 2027. In a post on X, the Labour Party politician argued that effective leadership isn’t defined by time in office but by tangible results, citing Nelson Mandela as an example. Obi […]
Two-Day Vote: Egypt Holds Senate Elections with Massive Electorate
Egypt kicked off its two-day Senate elections on Monday, with over 69 million eligible voters heading to more than 8,000 polling stations nationwide. A total of 424 candidates—183 independents and 241 party nominees—are vying for 100 individual seats, while another 100 will be decided by a nationwide “National List for Egypt.” President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will […]
Nigeria’s D’Tigress Make History with Fifth Consecutive AfroBasket Crown
Nigeria’s D’Tigress have cemented their legacy as Africa’s basketball queens, defeating Mali 78-64 to claim a record fifth straight FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title—their seventh overall. The victory extends their unbeaten streak to 29 games and secures a spot in the 2026 FIBA World Cup. Amy Okonkwo, named tournament MVP, led the charge with 19 points, while […]
Alliance of Sahel States Eyes Self-Reliance with Regional Investment Bank
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—now united under the Alliance of Sahel States—are planning to launch a regional investment bank to reduce their dependence on foreign aid. The bank will be financed by redirecting 5% of each country’s tax revenues, ensuring self-reliance in decision-making. This bold initiative reflects the trio’s broader push for economic sovereignty after all three […]
Is AI the New Colonialism? Why the Global South Risks Being Left Behind
As artificial intelligence reshapes the global economy, concerns are growing over how the Global South risks being sidelined in this technological revolution. While AI is often marketed as democratized, access to research, funding, and infrastructure remains skewed. For instance, NeurIPS, one of the foremost AI conferences, is often inaccessible to African scholars due to visa barriers. […]
New French Bill Aims to Simplify Return of Looted Cultural Treasures
France is taking a major step toward returning artifacts looted during colonization, with a new bill that streamlines the restitution process. Presented by Culture Minister Rachida Dati, the legislation would allow the government to return items by decree, bypassing lengthy parliamentary votes, if they were illegally acquired between 1815 and 1972. Though the bill avoids the […]
