7th West Africa LPG Expo – Cote d’Ivoire 2026
The 7th West Africa LPG Expo – Côte d’Ivoire 2026 is a premier regional gathering dedicated to advancing modern, clean, and affordable household energy across West Africa. Scheduled for 2–3 September 2026 at the Parc des Expositions in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, this edition brings together government leaders, industry experts, investors, development partners, and clean-cooking advocates […]
Kipchoge announces historic first African marathon
Distance running legend Eliud Kipchoge is set to make history once again—this time by running his first-ever marathon on African soil. The two-time Olympic champion will headline the Cape Town Marathon on May 24, launching an ambitious plan to compete in marathons across all seven continents over the next two years. At 41, the Kenyan […]
Algeria passes law criminalizing French colonial rule
Algeria is officially drawing a legal boundary regarding its colonial history. The nation’s parliament just approved a landmark law formally criminalizing French rule from 1830 to 1962. The legislation declares France legally responsible for abuses committed during the period, including torture, extrajudicial killings, nuclear testing, and the exploitation of resources. Earlier demands for a formal […]
Inside the battle to save West Africa’s “Galápagos”
In the heart of Guinea-Bissau lies the Bijagós archipelago, a stunning “mini-Galápagos” where rare saltwater hippos and endangered turtles should thrive in peace. However, a gripping new investigation reveals that massive industrial “floating factories” have been anchored offshore, illegally vacuuming up the sardinella that local communities and wildlife depend on. These industrial foreign-owned vessels allegedly […]
US and Mali move closer to intelligence-sharing deal
The US and Mali are on the verge of a major diplomatic reset that could put American eyes back in the West African skies. By lifting sanctions on top Malian officials, Washington is successfully smoothing over past tensions to resume vital drone surveillance missions against regional jihadist groups, including al Qaeda and JNIM. The intelligence […]
Why South Africa’s taxi industry runs on trust
South Africa’s minibus taxi industry is a powerhouse, handling roughly 70% of the country’s daily commutes. Yet behind this vast network lies a system driven less by formal rules and more by relationships, trust, and unwritten agreements. New research highlights how “social capital”—the networks connecting taxi owners, drivers, and associations—keeps the industry running smoothly, helping […]
Dangote leads as Africa’s billionaires see wealth surge
Africa’s elite “three-comma club” is officially having a banner year! The continent’s wealthiest individuals saw their combined fortunes surge by a staggering 21% in 2026, reaching a collective $126.7 billion. Topping the charts once again is manufacturing titan Aliko Dangote, whose net worth hit $28.5 billion following a massive rally in cement shares. However, the […]
Ghana welcomes new citizens from African diaspora
Ghana is officially welcoming the African diaspora back home with open arms. In a moving ceremony in Accra, a new group of “Global Africans” took their oath of allegiance, marking a powerful reclamation of heritage centuries after the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Since formally recognizing the historical diaspora a decade ago, the nation has granted citizenship […]
Madagascar’s military leader dissolves cabinet
Madagascar’s military leader, Michael Randrianirina, has unexpectedly dissolved the country’s government, removing Prime Minister Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo and the entire cabinet in a sudden political shake-up. The move comes months after Randrianirina seized power following protests that forced former president Andry Rajoelina from office amid widespread frustration over power and water shortages. Officials said a new […]
Djibouti turns to carbon markets to fund climate solutions
Djibouti is turning to an innovative financing tool to tackle climate challenges while easing pressure on limited public funds. By tapping into its Sovereign Carbon Initiative, the Horn of Africa nation is bypassing traditional aid delays to fund critical environmental projects. The program aims to cut national greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030 while […]
