SAIPEC Confirms First Series Of Speakers For 10th Anniversary Programme, Reflecting A Decade Of Pan-African Leadership
The Sub Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SAIPEC) has announced the first confirmed speakers for its 10th Anniversary programme, bringing together senior policymakers, regulators and National Oil Company (NOC) executives from across the region. Many of the confirmed speakers have actively participated in SAIPEC since its inception, contributing to its evolution from a […]
Africa’s mainland beaches worth traveling for
Africa’s best beach destinations aren’t limited to islands like Zanzibar or Mauritius. Across the continent, mainland coastlines offer rich alternatives shaped by port cities, fishing towns, surf culture, where everyday life unfolds by the sea. From Kenya’s Diani Beach to Morocco’s breezy Essaouira, you can enjoy stunning sands paired with rich history and local flavor. […]
Togo extradites ex-Burkina Faso leader accused of murder plot
Togo has extradited Burkina Faso’s former president, Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, to Ouagadougou after authorities there accused him of plotting to assassinate current leader Ibrahim Traoré. Once a coup leader himself, Damiba ruled briefly in 2022 before being overthrown and fleeing into exile, where the junta says he continued to orchestrate destabilization efforts. Beyond the alleged […]
Nigeria moves to regulate AI
Nigeria is poised to become one of Africa’s first nations to enact comprehensive artificial intelligence legislation. The proposed National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill aims to regulate the rapidly growing digital market after years of limited oversight. It introduces a risk-based framework, requiring stringent impact assessments for AI used in high-stakes areas such as finance […]
Ramaphosa: South Africa raised Iran concerns with China
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has revealed that his government expressed concerns to China over Iran’s participation in recent naval exercises hosted in South African waters. Ramaphosa said Pretoria was merely the host, stressing that China organized the exercises and extended invitations, including to Iran. He revealed that South Africa urged Beijing to reconsider Iran’s […]
Congo courts US investors with strategic minerals
The Democratic Republic of Congo has formally offered the US a shortlist of state-owned mining assets as part of a growing minerals partnership aimed at reshaping global supply chains. The list, recently delivered to Washington, includes high-value manganese, copper-cobalt, lithium, gold, and coltan projects held by state firms such as Gecamines, Cominiere, and Sokimo. The […]
Morocco, Egypt lead Africa’s tourism boom
Global tourism reached a new high in 2025, and Africa was one of the standout performers, recording an 8% rise in visitors to 81 million. Heavyweights, including Morocco, Egypt, Tunisia, and South Africa, led the charge, buoyed by more accessible visas, expanded air travel, and strong demand from major markets. Morocco enjoyed double-digit growth in […]
Angola revives auto manufacturing in Luanda
Angola’s Opaia Group has launched the nation’s only operational vehicle assembly plant, marking a significant step toward reducing import dependence and building a local automotive industry. The new Luanda-based facility, operated by subsidiary Opaia Motors, can assemble up to 22,000 light vehicles and 1,000 buses annually. The plant utilizes a white-label model, importing vehicle kits […]
Church kidnappings put Nigeria back in Washington’s crosshairs
The kidnapping of worshippers from churches in Kaduna has reignited global scrutiny of Nigeria’s security crisis and raised fears of renewed US military action. After initially denying the attack, Nigerian authorities later confirmed that more than 160 people were abducted, a reversal that exposed credibility gaps in Abuja’s response. The incident has landed at a […]
Ghana bets on local gold refining
Ghana is taking a decisive step to earn more from its gold by refining it locally rather than exporting it raw. The state’s Ghana Gold Board, GoldBod, has partnered with Gold Coast Refinery to process gold from artisanal and small-scale miners, marking a shift in how the country captures value from its mineral wealth. Initially, […]
