Kimberley, Beyond The Diamond: A POV From The Kimberley Diamond Cup Championship
Author: Kojo Richman Kimberley doesn’t announce itself loudly. It reveals itself slowly through dust, distance, and stories that sit heavier than the landscape suggests. By the time we arrived, the city was already in motion. Skaters from across the African continent were rolling in, boards under arms, accents colliding, styles distinct yet familiar. There was […]
Pharaoh Khufu’s boat comes back to life
Visitors to Egypt’s new Grand Egyptian Museum are getting a rare front-row seat to history as conservators publicly reassemble a 4,500-year-old boat belonging to Pharaoh Khufu, builder of the Great Pyramid of Giza. The 42-meter-long cedarwood vessel, discovered in 1954 and made up of 1,650 pieces, is expected to take about four years to complete. It was […]
US launches surveillance flights over Nigeria
The United States has initiated daily surveillance flights over Nigeria, signaling intensified security engagement between the two nations. Operated by a US contractor from a base in Ghana, these intelligence-gathering missions began in late November. The flights follow President Donald Trump’s recent threats of potential military intervention in Nigeria over what he calls a failure to protect […]
Ghana panel proposes longer presidential term
Ghana’s constitutional review committee has proposed extending the presidential term from four to five years, while keeping the two-term limit intact, as part of broader governance reforms. The panel, appointed by President John Mahama, also recommended lowering the minimum age for presidential candidates from 40 to 30, a move that could widen political participation. In addition, it […]
UAE blockchain project targets Africa expansion
An Abu Dhabi-backed blockchain initiative is targeting Africa through a new partnership with M-Pesa, aiming to expand digital financial infrastructure to millions of users. The ADI Foundation plans to scale its ADI Chain across emerging markets, with Africa expected to account for a significant share of its targeted one billion users by 2030. By integrating with […]
Super Eagles start AFCON on a high
Nigeria opened their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a narrow 2–1 win over Tanzania in a closely contested match. The Super Eagles took an early lead through defender Semi Ajayi’s powerful first-half header. Tanzania, however, mounted a spirited comeback after halftime, with Charles M’Mombwa leveling the score in the 50th minute. The Taifa Stars briefly threatened […]
How Ruto is reshaping Mount Kenya politics
Kenya’s Mount Kenya region, long known for voting as a unified bloc, is heading into the 2027 elections deeply divided, a shift that appears to favor President William Ruto. Political loyalties are increasingly split between Mount Kenya East, aligned with Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, and Mount Kenya West, led by Ruto’s former deputy president Rigathi […]
Trump crypto’s links to Burkina Faso
An obscure Emirati investment group, Aqua1, sits at a curious crossroads connecting US politics and ambitious African crypto plans. The group invested $100 million in a governance token backed by the Trump family, whose value fell after a presidential tariff threat. Besides the token, Aqua1’s only other known investment is a $20 million stake in a struggling […]
Inside the Kimberley Diamond Cup experience
The Kimberley Diamond Cup was more than a skateboarding championship; it was a powerful cultural statement for a historic city. With a significant and equal prize purse for men and women, it set a new competitive standard while attracting talent from across Africa. Before the adrenaline, the city’s past took center stage. Visitors explored Kimberley’s deep history, […]
UN renews Somalia peacekeeping mission
The UN Security Council has unanimously renewed the mandate of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), extending the force’s operations through December 31, 2026. Backed by a UK-sponsored resolution, the decision underscores the mission’s central role in bolstering Somalia’s fragile security as the country intensifies its fight against al-Shabaab. The resolution also sets […]
