Ouattara set for easy win as Côte d’Ivoire election looms
President Alassane Ouattara is widely expected to secure a fourth term in Côte d’Ivoire’s October 25 election in a race that is largely devoid of suspense. The electoral commission’s exclusion of major opposition figures, including former President Laurent Gbagbo and former Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam, leaves Ouattara virtually unchallenged. While smaller opposition candidates remain in the […]
Meet the woman challenging Biya for Cameroon’s presidency
Tomaino Hermine Patricia Ndam Njoya is making history as one of only three women to ever run for president in Cameroon, challenging Paul Biya’s 43-year rule. Njoya, the only female candidate during this election cycle, is the mayor of Foumban and chairwoman of the Democratic Union for Cameroon (UDC). She is campaigning on the platform “Freedom. […]
African capitalism needs stronger public policy to deliver broad wealth
Africa’s billionaire count may be rising, but broad-based wealth remains elusive, highlighting a structural challenge for the continent. According to Kingsley Moghalu, a former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, African capitalism cannot create prosperity without effective public policy and competent governance. The core issue is a governance gap, where an artificial separation between the […]
How Chinese companies are adapting to Africa’s evolving infrastructure market
Chinese construction companies are reshaping their approach in Africa to cope with the decline of state-backed financing. Between 2000 and 2019, Chinese banks funded nearly $50 billion in African infrastructure, but since 2019, support has dropped sharply. Nevertheless, these companies are still thriving, primarily because they have proven capable of adapting to the new reality. Their revised […]
‘Nigerian Modernism’ takes center stage in landmark Tate Modern exhibition
A landmark exhibition at London’s Tate Modern, “Nigerian Modernism,” is finally granting a global platform to the nation’s profound artistic legacy. Curated by Osei Bonsu, the showcase brings together over 250 works, tracing a dynamic 50-year journey through colonialism, independence, and civil war. Featuring paintings, sculptures, textiles, and poetry, the exhibition explores how Nigerian creators fused […]
Burkina Faso detains European NGO workers amid espionage allegations
Burkina Faso’s military government has escalated its tensions with Western organizations by arresting eight staff members of a Dutch humanitarian group, the International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO). The authorities have accused these individuals, who include European and Burkinabè nationals, of “spying and treason.” Officials claim the staff illegally collected and shared sensitive security information with foreign powers, […]
South Africa’s top court grants equal parental leave in landmark ruling
South Africa’s Constitutional Court has delivered a groundbreaking ruling granting all parents equal parental leave rights, marking a major milestone for gender equality and family welfare. Previously, mothers received four months of leave while fathers were limited to just 10 days. The court, however, declared this law unconstitutional. This decision means that parents can now share […]
UNESCO picks Egypt’s Khaled el-Enany as first Arab director general
UNESCO’s executive board has chosen Egypt’s former antiquities and tourism minister, Khaled el-Enany, as its next director general, marking a historic moment for the organization. El-Enany won the vote 55–2 over Congo’s Édouard Firmin Matoko and, if confirmed by UNESCO’s 194-member General Assembly in November, will become the agency’s first Arab and second African leader. A […]
Chad severs ties with Prince Harry-linked charity over misconduct allegations
Chad has abruptly terminated its 15-year conservation partnership with the charity African Parks, which previously counted Prince Harry as its president and board member, over allegations of financial misconduct. The government accused the organization of maintaining unaudited accounts, using offshore bank accounts, and showing “disrespect” toward state authorities. The authorities also accused the charity of failing […]
Navigating Egypt with confidence: A female traveler’s guide
Traveling to Egypt as a woman can be both rewarding and challenging, but preparation makes all the difference. Experts recommend joining women-focused guided tours, especially for first-timers, to navigate logistics and cultural nuances more easily. They also advise dressing modestly—covering knees, shoulders, and cleavage, particularly when visiting mosques. Ride-hailing apps like Uber and Careem offer safer, […]
