Dembélé’s Ballon d’Or Caps PSG’s Awards Dominance
Paris Saint-Germain dominated the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony, with Ousmane Dembele claiming his first-ever award in a tearful moment on stage. Dembélé’s victory was fueled by a tactical masterstroke from manager Luis Enrique, who moved him to a central role mid-season. Following that switch, the French forward scored 30 goals and provided numerous assists, helping PSG secure […]
Johannesburg’s Road to Recovery: Can South Africa’s Largest City Be Rebuilt?
South Africa has launched a major presidential intervention to rescue its economic powerhouse, Johannesburg, from a severe decline. The city, once a beacon of post-apartheid innovation, now grapples with crumbling infrastructure, rampant unemployment, and a deep crisis of public trust. In March 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa launched the two-year presidential intervention led by the Johannesburg Working […]
Africa’s Next Leap: Why Local Stablecoins Could Transform Finance
Africa stands at a critical juncture to lead its own digital financial revolution by embracing local-currency stablecoins. While the continent’s banks missed the initial mobile money wave, it now has a second chance to build sovereign financial infrastructure courtesy of these fiat-pegged digital tokens. With global circulation topping $250 billion—and Nigeria alone driving nearly $50 million […]
DRC Faces Growing Crisis as Trenches Displace Thousands
Gigantic trenches known as urban gullies are tearing through cities in the Democratic Republic of Congo, swallowing homes, roads, and entire communities. A new study has mapped nearly 3,000 gullies across the country, estimating that almost 120,000 people have already been displaced since 2004. This risk is exacerbated by rapid urbanization, weak planning, and climate-driven rainfall, which […]
Ghana Sends Back US-Deported Migrants Despite Safety Concerns
A group of 11 West African migrants deported from the US to Ghana have been controversially sent back to their home countries despite court efforts to stop their removal. The deportees—originating from Nigeria, Togo, Mali, Gambia, and Liberia—had argued they faced risks of torture or persecution if returned. Their lawyer alleges the Ghanaian government hastily deported them […]
From Blue Streets to Coastal Charms: Africa’s Most Magical Towns
Africa is home to towns that feel straight out of a storybook, where history, culture, and beauty blend seamlessly. From South Africa’s Franschhoek, with its vineyards and French heritage, to Kenya’s Lamu, where donkey carts and dhow boats define daily life, each destination radiates timeless charm. Morocco enchants with Essaouira’s whitewashed walls and Chefchaouen’s famous blue […]
