United States (U.S.) Pushes Energy Partnership in Caribbean, Eyes Suriname’s Growing Oil Sector
The United States is stepping up its push for deeper energy and infrastructure partnerships in the Caribbean, with a focus on Suriname’s emerging oil and gas sector and the region’s long-term energy security, according to Paul Watzlavick, Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Paramaribo. “It’s increasingly clear that this region is an essential partner […]
Caribbean Scales Up Energy Financing as Afreximbank Expands CARICOM Commitment
The Caribbean’s energy ambitions received a major financial boost this March as Afreximbank confirmed it is increasing its CARICOM financing capacity to $5 billion, marking a significant step toward closing the region’s infrastructure and development funding gap. Speaking during the Atlantic Basin Business Forum at Caribbean Energy Week (CEW) 2026, Okechukwu Ihejirika, Acting CEO for […]
Cleaner markets for safer food in Cameroon
Geneva, Switzerland, 01 April 2026- /African Media Agency (AMA)/- Along with Senegal, Cameroon is implementing the “Healthy Food Market” project in the city of Douala through two pilot markets: New Deido and Ndogpassi. Coordinated by the urban municipality, this project aims to strengthen the prevention of foodborne diseases and improve hygiene, sanitation and food safety, […]
How one maestro invented African salsa
The death of Boncana Maïga at 77 closes a remarkable chapter in West African dance music. Born in Gao, Mali, Maïga taught himself modern instruments before a scholarship took him to Cuba in the 1960s, where he helped form Las Maravillas de Mali and mastered Afro-Cuban styles. That experience shaped his signature “African salsa,” blending […]
Mali denies secret truce with insurgents
Mali’s military is pushing back against claims it secretly freed about 200 suspected jihadists to secure safe passage for fuel convoys into the capital, Bamako. The allegation surfaced after reports from local officials and security sources suggested detainees were released to secure a temporary truce meant to last until the Muslim festival of Tabaski. But […]
Helen Zille’s stunt turns pothole into political spotlight
In a splashy political stunt, the veteran South African politician Helen Zille donned a wetsuit and snorkel to swim through a giant, water-filled pothole in a Johannesburg suburb, spotlighting what she says is years of city mismanagement. The trench, caused by a repeatedly failing water pipe, had reportedly lingered for about three years, symbolizing residents’ […]
Nigeria turns to derivatives for cheaper funding
Nigeria is shaking up its economic strategy with a $5 billion “total return swap” deal involving the United Arab Emirates’ top lender, First Abu Dhabi Bank. As global interest rates climb due to the Iran war, President Bola Tinubu’s administration is turning to these specialized derivatives to secure funding that is significantly cheaper than what […]
Zimbabwe divided over proposed constitutional changes
Zimbabwe is deeply divided as parliament takes a controversial proposal to the people. The ruling ZANU-PF is pushing a constitutional amendment that would extend presidential terms from five to seven years and allow parliament to elect the president instead of voters. While supporters argue the move would save millions in election costs and foster national […]
DR Congo claims record tenth World Cup spot for Africa
After 52 long years, the Democratic Republic of Congo is finally heading back to the World Cup. Axel Tuanzebe etched his name into football history, bundling home a chaotic 100th-minute winner against Jamaica to seal a 1-0 victory in their intercontinental play-off final. The Burnley defender, born in eastern Congo, called it the biggest game […]
Nigerian-Americans battle to revive congressional caucus
Nigerian-American advocacy groups are working to revive the Congressional Nigeria Caucus, hoping to rebuild structured dialogue between Washington and Abuja at a time of rising tensions. The caucus, once a platform for policy coordination, has been inactive for years, and activists say restoring it could strengthen engagement on security, immigration, and economic ties. However, finding […]
