How a rickshaw club conquered an international race
In Madagascar’s bustling city of Antsirabe, rickshaw drivers are quietly transforming exhausting daily labor into world-class endurance training. Among them is Haja Nirina, who pedals nearly 60 kilometers a day and runs long distances morning and evening, all while earning a modest living in a fiercely competitive transport market. Supported by the Crown Athletics Club, […]
My Father’s Shadow makes history at Cannes
The film My Father’s Shadow marks a historic moment for Nigerian cinema, having become the nation’s first entry into the Cannes Film Festival’s official selection. This semi-autobiographical drama, born from the loss that director Akinola Davies and his brother Wale experienced as children, explores memory and paternal estrangement against the backdrop of 1993 Nigeria. Shot […]
Inside the gold and silver price whiplash
Gold and silver prices have whipsawed investors after a historic rally gave way to a sudden, steep sell-off. Over the past year, the metals surged to record highs as geopolitical tension, a weakening US dollar, ballooning global debt, and heavy central bank buying pushed investors toward safe-haven assets. Gold nearly doubled, while silver almost quadrupled, […]
Can Africa turn connectivity into digital power?
Meta-backed 2Africa has become the world’s longest subsea cable, stretching 45,000 kilometers to connect Africa directly with Europe and Asia, marking a turning point in the continent’s digital infrastructure. With the core African loop now complete, countries like Egypt sit at the center of global data traffic, carrying nearly 17% of the world’s internet flows. […]
South Africa’s farm exports smash records despite US tariffs
South Africa’s agricultural sector demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2025, achieving a record $15.1 billion in exports despite a slump in US trade. While punitive American tariffs caused sales to fall sharply in the second half of the year, the industry adapted by aggressively seeking new markets. This strategic pivot proved successful, with the rest of […]
Nigeria’s president set for first UK state visit in 37 years
In a significant diplomatic gesture, King Charles III will host Nigerian President Bola Tinubu for a state visit this March—the first state visit for Nigeria in 37 years. This formal event, filled with royal pageantry at Windsor Castle, underscores the UK’s view of Nigeria as a vital partner. Trade between the two countries in 2025 […]
Egypt: President El-Sisi Receives Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy said the reception ceremony featured an official salute by the guard of honor and the playing of the national anthems of both the Federal Republic of Somalia and the Arab Republic […]
The Cry of the Innocent: Stop this Slaughterhouse in Nigeria! 7 February, 2026
The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) (https://CSNigeria.org) decries the relentless wave of killings and abductions that continue to plague our nation. After years of repeated complaints and unfulfilled promises, violence persists unchecked, leaving more communities devastated and citizens weary of empty condolences that do not guarantee their safety. This renewed cycle of mass violence has […]
Algeria: Mr. Attaf is holding a working session with his Spanish counterpart in Madrid
The Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs, Mr. Ahmed Attaf, held a working meeting on Saturday in Madrid with his Spanish counterpart, Mr. José Manuel Albares Bueno. This bilateral meeting is part of an official working visit by the Minister of State to the Kingdom of Spain. During […]
Eritrea: World “International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation” Observed
World “International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation,” 6 February, was observed in Gogni Sub-Zone at national level under the theme “Towards 2030: No End to FGM without Sustained Commitment and Investment.” Mr. Franco Kubaba, Director General of Social Services in the Gash Barka Region, underlined the significance of conscious participation by the […]
