Why Ghana must treat trees as essential infrastructure
Ghana’s rapidly expanding cities are heating up as concrete replaces wetlands and tree cover, intensifying the urban heat island effect. In Accra, temperatures have climbed about 1°C since the 1960s, with densely built neighborhoods recording the highest discomfort, especially for informal workers exposed to the sun all day. Research across communities like Madina and Osu […]
Macky Sall joins race to lead United Nations
Former Senegalese leader Macky Sall has joined the race to succeed António Guterres as the next head of the United Nations, after securing a nomination from Burundi. Sall, who governed Senegal from 2012 to 2024, touts a record of infrastructure expansion and regional diplomacy, though critics argue his administration downplayed fiscal strains at home. He […]
How Turkey is building influence in Africa
Turkey is rewriting the rules of its engagement in Africa—and the scale of its ambitions is striking. Under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Ankara has spent two decades building a unique blend of military partnerships, infrastructure projects, and diplomatic ties across the continent. In Somalia alone, Turkey operates its largest overseas military base, has trained a […]
Nigeria’s net reserves surge tenfold in two years
Nigeria’s foreign exchange position is staging a dramatic comeback. Central Bank Governor Olayemi Cardoso announced that net reserves soared to $34.8 billion by the end of 2025—a staggering jump from just $3.99 billion two years ago. The numbers reflect a quiet revolution in Nigerian economic policy since Cardoso took the helm in 2023, introducing transparency […]
Senegal’s PM threatens to pull party from government
Political tensions are simmering in Senegal as Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko warns his Pastef party could exit the governing coalition if President Bassirou Diomaye Faye strays from its agenda. Speaking during a live broadcast, Sonko said alignment within the party remains crucial, hinting that a deeper rift could trigger a return to opposition. The comments […]
