Nigeria and Angola remove visa barriers
Nigeria and Angola have signed a landmark visa waiver agreement for diplomatic passport holders, eliminating longstanding bureaucratic obstacles between Africa’s two largest oil-producing nations. Announced at the African Union Assembly in Addis Ababa, the pact allows faster official exchanges between West Africa’s largest economy and one of southern Africa’s most resource-rich countries. Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs […]
African Union condemns Palestinian “extermination”
The African Union opened its 39th summit with a powerful condemnation of the ongoing violence in Gaza, with its commission chair demanding an end to the “extermination” of the Palestinian people. However, the two-day gathering in Addis Ababa was just as focused on the conflicts burning in its own backyard. From the devastating war in […]
The Macallan champions eco-art in Lagos
Luxury Scotch whisky brand The Macallan has partnered with Alexis Galleries to spotlight sustainability through Recycling Matters II, a contemporary art residency and exhibition in Lagos. The program brought emerging Nigerian artists together to transform discarded materials into striking new works, turning waste into powerful creative statements. Following weeks of experimentation with rubber, scrap metal, […]
Mali extends Barrick’s gold mine license after dispute
Mali’s military government has approved a 10-year extension for Barrick Mining’s Loulo gold mining permit, marking the conclusion of a contentious two-year dispute over profit-sharing and operational control. The conflict began when Mali’s 2023 mining code raised taxes and increased state ownership in projects, prompting Barrick to file arbitration at the World Bank’s dispute tribunal. […]
Eni uncovers Côte d’Ivoire’s second-largest hydrocarbon find
Italian energy giant Eni has announced a significant gas and condensate discovery off Côte d’Ivoire’s coast, marking a major breakthrough after a decade of operations in the West African nation. The newly discovered Calao South field, found through exploratory drilling in Block CI-501, contains an estimated 5 trillion cubic feet of gas and 450 million […]
Ramaphosa condemns “might is right” world order
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a pointed critique of a shifting global order in his state-of-the-nation address, warning against a world dominated by “narrow self-interest” and the powerful imposing themselves on the weak. Speaking in Cape Town, he emphasized the need for tolerance, solidarity, and defending human dignity. Though he did not name him, […]
Nigeria sets February 2027 election date
Nigeria’s electoral commission has set February 20, 2027, as polling day, launching the official campaign season. President Bola Tinubu, widely expected to seek reelection, faces an opposition coalition likely led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Governor Peter Obi. Tinubu has consolidated power by attracting defectors from rival parties and securing loyalty within his […]
