Ethiopia and UAE accused of fueling Sudan’s civil war
A Reuters investigation has uncovered a secret training camp in Ethiopia for Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces paramilitary fighters, allegedly financed and supported by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This report provides the first direct evidence of regional involvement in one of the world’s deadliest conflicts. The revelation exposes how foreign powers have transformed Sudan’s civil […]
South African mercenaries return home from Ukraine
Four South African men who were allegedly tricked into joining Russian forces fighting in Ukraine have returned home to Johannesburg, where police awaited their arrival at O.R. Tambo International Airport. Their return comes months after a larger group of 17 citizens who found themselves trapped in the conflict zone sent distress calls for help, prompting […]
Kenya and Nigeria power Africa’s electric van revolution
Kenya and Nigeria are emerging as Africa’s electric mobility frontrunners, with local firms assembling electric vans and taxis from Chinese-made kits to cut fuel costs and emissions. In Nigeria, Lagos-based Saglev is producing 18-seater electric vans using components from Dongfeng Motor Corp, marking a major step toward locally built mass transit EVs. Meanwhile in Kenya, […]
Nigeria’s historic Argungu fishing festival makes a comeback
Nigeria’s iconic Argungu fishing festival has returned after years of interruption, drawing thousands of competitors to the Matan Fada River, a UNESCO Heritage site. The cultural spectacle, the culmination of a festival that included traditional wrestling and musical performances, saw fishermen using traditional hand-woven nets, calabash gourds, and even bare hands in pursuit of the […]
Ghana looks to Dangote Refinery to cut fuel imports
Ghana is turning to Nigeria’s massive Dangote Petroleum Refinery to bridge its fuel supply gap, marking a significant shift toward regional energy self-reliance in West Africa. Ghana’s National Petroleum Authority CEO Godwin Tameklo explained that the country’s two main refineries produce far too little to meet domestic demand. The Dangote Refinery, currently operating at 85% […]
South Africa’s unemployment drops to five-year low
South Africa’s unemployment rate has fallen to 31.4%, the lowest level since mid-2020, as the community services and construction sectors added workers during the fourth quarter. The decline from 31.9% in the previous quarter signals improving economic prospects for a nation burdened by one of the world’s highest jobless rates. Investec economist Lara Hodes attributed […]
Kenya’s Ruto bets big on privatization with pipeline IPO
Kenya has launched its most consequential privatization since Safaricom’s 2008 IPO, with the government offering 65% of the Kenya Pipeline Company to private investors in a deal worth $825 million. President William Ruto plans to ring-fence proceeds from the sale exclusively for a national infrastructure fund and sovereign wealth fund rather than debt repayment. The […]
How Russia is winning friends and influence in Africa
Russia is expanding its African footprint through a strategic soft power campaign that requires minimal financial investment, unlike the costly infrastructure commitments made by China or the US. Moscow has redeployed approximately 100 diplomatic staff from European posts to African missions and plans to reopen a dozen embassies across the continent, signaling a major geopolitical […]
