DR Congo to host migrants deported from US
The Democratic Republic of Congo is the latest nation to join an expanding network of migrant agreements with the United States. Under a new deal, Kinshasa will offer “temporary reception” to deported individuals, with Washington picking up the entire tab to ensure no strain on the local treasury. While the government emphasizes that this isn’t […]
Senegal’s Prime Minister Sonko slashes state travel
Senegal is tightening its belt as the economic ripples of the Iran war reach West African shores. To combat skyrocketing oil prices, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has banned all non-essential international travel for government ministers. With crude costs nearly doubling the country’s initial budget forecasts, these drastic measures are designed to protect public funds from […]
Somalia launches first offshore oil drilling mission
Somalia is officially diving into a new era of economic potential as it prepares for its first-ever offshore oil drilling operations. The Turkish-owned vessel, Çağrı Bey, is set to arrive this week to begin exploring high-potential sites in the Arabian Sea. This historic milestone follows years of seismic mapping and a strategic production-sharing pact with […]
Cameroon restores vice presidency amid succession concerns
Cameroon’s parliament just cleared the way for a major leadership shakeup, approving the return of the vice president role for the first time since 1972. The move comes as the country’s 93-year-old leader, President Paul Biya—the world’s oldest serving head of state—faces growing questions about succession. Under the new law, the vice president, appointed solely […]
How bat droppings sustain entire ecosystems
Deep within the caves of Gorongosa National Park, scientists are uncovering how bat droppings—known as guano—play a vital role in sustaining entire ecosystems. Research by molecular biologist Raúl da Silva Armando Chomela reveals that guano supports diverse cave life. Using cutting-edge DNA techniques like metabarcoding, he analyzes bat diets to understand what they eat and […]
Harare’s property boom fueled by surge in Chinese buyers
Wealthy Chinese investors are fundamentally reshaping Zimbabwe’s luxury real estate landscape, turning Harare into a hotbed for high-end property deals. This surge in demand has sent home prices climbing by double digits, even prompting local agencies to hire Mandarin-speaking staff to keep up with the influx. While many buyers utilize cash transactions to bypass exchange […]
Ghana announces free visa for all Africans
Ghana is set to broaden its border access, with President John Dramani Mahama announcing visa-free entry for all African travelers starting May 25, 2026. Mahama announced the development after talks with Zimbabwe’s leader Emmerson Mnangagwa, declaring that Ghana, as the “cradle of Pan-Africanism,” has a duty to stay open. Travelers will receive e-visas online at […]
UN urges Africa to invest big in AI
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa is urging nations on the continent to rethink how they finance their digital future, warning that Africa risks missing out on the global AI boom without urgent investment. With less than 1% of the world’s data centers located in Africa, the report highlights a growing gap in both […]
President Ramaphosa to formally receive new US envoy
After months of diplomatic deep freeze, the United States and South Africa might be inching toward a thaw. President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to receive the credentials of US Ambassador-designate Brent Bozell on April 8, alongside envoys from 19 other nations. The formal step allows Bozell to fully assume his duties—but tensions remain high. The […]
