A New World Bank-Funded Program to Transform Forest Economies and Drive Jobs Opportunities for 60 million People around the Congo Basin
Boosting forest value chains, supporting over 500 SMEs, and improving livelihoods for forest-dependent communities Washington, USA, 02 April 2026 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The World Bank Group today approved a new operation that will transform forest economies in Central Africa. The International Development Association (IDA)-funded Sustainable Congo Basin Forest Economies Program (SCBFEP) –$394.83 million for […]
Special Prosecutor’s Death at Critical Moment in Central African Republic
Congolese Prosecutor Toussaint Muntazini’s Legacy Should be Protected The Central African Republic’s Special Criminal Court announced the death of its first special prosecutor, Toussaint Muntazini, on March 25 after a long illness. His passing is a profound loss for victims of serious crimes. Muntazini, a Congolese military judge and former attorney general of the armed forces of the Democratic […]
Markhack 5.0 To Explore Culture At The Center Of Ai Conversation In Nigeria
As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes how people create, communicate, and consume media, one critical question is emerging: how do we ensure technology evolves without eroding human culture, creativity, and lived experience? This question will take center stage at MarkHack 5.0, Nigeria’s leading marketing, media, and innovation conference, scheduled for Thursday, 5 June 2026, at the […]
Security By Design Safeguards Kenya’s Cloud-Powered Inclusive Growth
In the digital economy, security should be about preserving an organisation’s ability to operate and innovate By Allan Juma, Lead Cyber Security Engineer at ESET Kenya has built a reputation across the continent and the world as a leader in the digital economy. M-PESA not only changed how money moves in this country, it has […]
Massive Fuel Price Hike Looms: South Africans Urged To Reduce Fuel Consumption
Santam offers fuel-saving tips for motorists and explores the insurance implications of carpooling By Marius Kemp, Head of Personal Lines Underwriting at Santam Conflict in the Middle East has triggered one of the largest oil supply disruption in history, and South African motorists could face a resultant petrol price increase this month, despite government intervention to cushion […]
Transcorp Power School Pupil Emerges Overall Winner Of Delta State Mathematics Competition
Transcorp Power Plc (“Transcorp Power” or the “Company”), (NGX: TRANSPOWER), one of the power subsidiaries of Africa’s leading listed conglomerate, Transnational Corporation Plc (“Transcorp Group”), is proud to announce that Etagbedavwe Amwarha, a pupil of Transcorp Power School, has emerged as the Overall Winner of the 2025 Delta State Primary School Mathematics Competition. This remarkable […]
Senegal doubles prison terms for homosexuality
Senegal has tightened its stance on LGBTQ+ rights after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye signed a law doubling prison sentences for same-sex relations to up to 10 years, with fines reaching approximately $17,609. The move, backed overwhelmingly by parliament, reflects strong domestic political support and delivers on campaign promises, strengthening the government’s standing among conservative and […]
Detained Nigerien president reaches end of official term
Niger enters a new phase of uncertainty as the presidential term of ousted leader Mohamed Bazoum expires, yet he remains detained by the junta led by Abdourahamane Tiani. Held since the July 2023 coup, Bazoum has refused to resign from office, and the junta shows no intention of releasing or trying him. Led by General […]
Sahel armies overtake militants in civilian killings
A damning new report reveals that government forces in Burkina Faso and Mali are killing civilians at rates far exceeding the jihadist groups they claim to be fighting. Human Rights Watch documented 1,255 civilian deaths attributable to Burkinabe forces between 2023 and 2025—more than double those caused by militants. In Mali, the military and Russian […]
Russia accelerates arms shipments to Madagascar
Russia is wasting no time consolidating its military foothold in Madagascar. The five-month-old junta of President Michael Randrianirina received a fresh consignment of Russian armored vehicles, small arms, ammunition, and uniforms this week. Since Randrianirina toppled the previous Madagascar government in October, Russia has moved with striking speed to solidify ties, from deploying military personnel […]
