How Iran’s African embassies are trolling the White House
Iran has found an unlikely frontline in its war of words with the Trump administration—social media accounts run by its African embassies. Since the US and Israel attacked Iran in February, these missions have been firing off witty, viral posts that match Trump’s own social media energy, post for post. Leading the charge is Iran’s […]
Nigeria, South Africa flagged in global cybercrime trends
South Africa and Nigeria have officially joined the ranks of the world’s top 20 countries for cybercrime complaints, according to the latest FBI data. The findings arrive as global cybercrime losses hit a staggering record of $20.8 billion—a 26% spike from the previous year—with over one million complaints logged worldwide. While both nations reported fewer […]
Kemcore moves to cut chemical imports for mining plants
Kemcore is moving to localize Africa’s mining supply chain, unveiling plans to build chemical processing plants in Botswana and Angola to reduce reliance on imports from China and the Middle East. By producing essential inputs like sulfuric acid locally, the company aims to shield African miners from the volatile price spikes and supply chain shocks […]
Benin’s tightened electoral rules reshape presidential race
Benin’s April 12 presidential election arrived with the ballots barely contested—and that’s no accident. Since taking office, President Patrice Talon has overhauled the country’s political landscape through sweeping party reforms and a controversial endorsement system that requires candidates to secure sign-offs from elected officials his allies largely control. The result? A field that once boasted […]
America’s first Black artist rediscovered
Long overlooked by history, Joshua Johnson is now recognized as the first documented Black professional artist in the United States. Born into slavery in 1763, he was freed in his twenties after his white father recognized him. Johnson overcame what he called “insuperable obstacles” to establish himself as a premier portraitist for Baltimore’s elite. While […]
South Africa’s Democratic Alliance elects new leader
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has turned to a familiar rising star to lead its next chapter, electing Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis as its new party leader. The 39-year-old succeeds John Steenhuisen with a bold mandate: to transition the pro-business party from a junior coalition partner to the head of the national government. With local […]
Djibouti’s Guelleh secures sixth term
Djibouti’s President Ismail Omar Guelleh, in power since 1999, has secured a sixth consecutive term after a landslide election victory. He won 97.81% of the vote in a race that was widely seen as lacking real competition. His sole challenger, Mohamed Farah Samatar, captured just over 2%, reflecting the opposition’s limited reach in a political […]
Dangote eyes pan-African IPO for mega refinery
Aliko Dangote is preparing to launch a historic pan-African IPO for his massive petroleum refinery, marking a first for the continent’s financial markets. By listing shares on multiple exchanges—including Nigeria and Kenya—the billionaire aims to open the doors for local investors to own a piece of Africa’s energy future. This ambitious move follows a meeting […]
Pope Leo XIV begins landmark Africa tour
Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Africa for an 11-day, four-country tour that is as historic as it is ambitious. His first stop, Algeria, marks the first-ever papal visit to the Muslim-majority nation. It is a deeply personal milestone for Leo, a lifelong member of the Order of St. Augustine, whose patron saint was born […]
