Burkina Faso Criminalizes Same-Sex Conduct
Junta Leader Should Send New Family Law Back to Assembly for Revision Burkina Faso’s Transitional Legislative Assembly passed a law on September 1, 2025, that makes consensual same-sex relations a criminal offense, a major setback for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people. Under this new law, people found guilty of homosexuality could […]
Africa’s Future Must Be Built at Home, Not Abroad
As African leaders continue flocking to summits in Tokyo, Paris, and Beijing, a critical question emerges: why does the continent continue to discuss its future on foreign turf? These meetings often yield familiar outcomes—pledges of loans, training programs, and infrastructure deals—yet they reinforce a narrative of dependence rather than self-determination. Despite an existing African Union decision to […]
Tinubu Declares End to Domestic Borrowing as Nigeria Surpasses Revenue Target
President Bola Tinubu has announced that Nigeria has halted borrowing from domestic banks after surpassing its annual revenue target by August—driven largely by non-oil sectors. Tinubu, who disclosed this during a recent meeting at the Presidential Villa, hailed it as a sign of economic stability. He also unveiled a major agricultural mechanization program aimed at achieving food […]
Congo-Brazzaville Begins Electoral Roll Update Ahead of 2026 Presidential Poll
Congo-Brazzaville has begun revising its electoral rolls ahead of next March’s presidential election, with officials promising the two-month exercise will boost transparency and credibility. Across Brazzaville, banners urge citizens to check their names on lists posted at town halls, as only registered voters will be eligible to cast ballots. The process also seeks to remove the names […]
Zambia’s Stock Exchange Leads Global Gains as Copper Prices Rally
Zambia’s stock market emerged as the world’s top performer in August, with the Lusaka Securities Exchange All Share Index soaring 14.3% amid a copper-driven economic surge. This impressive growth builds on a stellar year, with the index up nearly 56% in local currency terms and about 84% in US dollars, placing it among the globe’s leading […]
Protesters Call for “Reparative Justice” as African Debt Exceeds $1 Trillion
Recently, hundreds of protesters marched through Accra demanding the cancellation of Africa’s ballooning external debt, which campaigners call a matter of “reparative justice.” The demonstration, organized by Ghana’s Trades Union Congress and the International Trade Union Confederation-Africa, highlighted how rising debt burdens threaten public services like health and education across the continent. A recent UNDP report […]
Nigerian Study Redefines Housing Comfort for Tropical Africa
A new Nigerian study is reshaping how we think about housing comfort in tropical Africa. Researchers found that residents of low-income settlements adapt better to higher indoor temperatures than international standards suggest, highlighting the need for locally informed models. Instead of relying on costly air conditioning, the study shows that these people rely on affordable, passive […]
ANC Pushes Leadership Election Overhaul to Rebuild Trust
The African National Congress (ANC) is weighing major reforms to its leadership election process in a bid to restore credibility after historic electoral losses and mounting allegations of vote-buying. A discussion document prepared for the party’s National General Council (NGC) in December stresses the urgent need for renewal, highlighting corruption, factionalism, and declining youth engagement as critical […]
Sudan Landslide Tragedy: Remote Village Pleads for Aid as Hundreds Feared Dead
A devastating landslide has struck Tarseen, a remote village in Sudan’s Jebel Marra Mountains, with the UN estimating that up to 1,000 people may have lost their lives. The disaster, triggered by days of heavy rainfall, completely leveled the once vibrant citrus-producing community, leaving only one known survivor so far. The area, controlled by the […]
Climate Change Puts Zimbabwe’s Tobacco Windfall at Risk
Zimbabwe closed its 2025 tobacco season with a record output of 352.7 million kilograms worth $1.2 billion, a 53% increase from last year. This agricultural boom, however, hides a looming threat as experts warn that these gains are highly vulnerable to climate change. The industry, dominated by smallholder farmers lacking irrigation systems, remains vulnerable to erratic weather […]
