Court Rules Late Zambian Leader Must Be Buried in Lusaka
A South African court has ruled that Zambia’s late former president Edgar Lungu must be buried in his homeland, ending a bitter two-month dispute between the Zambian government and his family. Lungu, who died in South Africa in June while receiving medical treatment, had requested that his successor, President Hakainde Hichilema, not attend his funeral. To […]
South Africa’s Central Bank Plays Down US Tariff Impact on Growth
South Africa’s central bank has downplayed concerns over new US tariffs, predicting only a modest hit to growth and minimal inflation impact. Despite a steep 30% tariff—the highest in Sub-Saharan Africa—Governor Lesetja Kganyago reassured stakeholders that the economy remains resilient, with growth forecasts revised down by just 0.1 percentage points. While President Cyril Ramaphosa scrambles to […]
Mali Junta Cracks Down: Dozens of Soldiers Arrested in Alleged Coup Plot
Mali’s ruling junta is facing fresh internal unrest as dozens of soldiers have reportedly been arrested over an alleged coup plot. According to military and transitional council sources, somewhere between 20 and 50 soldiers were detained in recent days for allegedly seeking to overthrow the government. High-profile figures like Gen. Abass Dembélé and Gen. Nema Sagara […]
India Swaps Russian Oil for Nigerian Crude in Major Energy Pivot
India is turning to Nigeria, Africa’s top oil producer, for its crude supplies as US pressure forces it to scale back Russian imports. Between September and October 2025, over two million barrels of Nigerian oil are set to reach Indian shores, with the Indian Oil Corporation securing Nigerian Agbami crude and Bharat Petroleum making additional spot purchases. […]
Kenya Plans New Mega Airport After JKIA–Adani Deal Falls Through
Kenya plans to build a new airport to replace the ageing Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir announced at a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) symposium in Nairobi. The move follows years of infrastructure challenges and the collapse of a planned JKIA upgrade deal with India’s Adani Group amid graft concerns. Chirchir said the […]
Ghana and Rwanda Lead Africa’s Push for Next-Gen Nuclear Power
Ghana and Rwanda are emerging as Africa’s frontrunners in the race to deploy small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs), a newer, scalable alternative to traditional nuclear power plants. According to World Nuclear Association chief Sama Bilbao y León, both countries have shown strong leadership—Ghana is advancing its regulatory systems and workforce training, and Rwanda recently hosted a high-profile […]
Congo Basin Oil Exploration Threatens One of Earth’s Last Great Rainforests
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is once again auctioning vast tracts of the Congo Basin rainforest—one of the world’s most biodiverse and climate-critical ecosystems—for oil exploration. This latest round offers 52 blocks spanning 124 million hectares. Home to endangered species like bonobos and gorillas, and storing several years’ worth of global carbon emissions in […]
How a Nigerian Monarch is Electrifying His Kingdom with Renewable Energy
In Nigeria, where power grid failures are routine, the Olowu of Owu Kingdom is pioneering a solar revolution. His palace runs entirely on a 50kVA solar system, soon to expand to 120kVA, with surplus energy set to light streets, power health centers, and keep public boreholes operational. The king’s ambitions don’t stop there. This September, he […]
