Endangered mountain bongos return to Kenya
Four male mountain bongos have arrived in Kenya from the Czech Republic’s Zoo Dvůr Králové, marking a significant milestone in the effort to save one of the world’s rarest mammals. Arriving in Nairobi to an official welcome, the striking chestnut-red animals were swiftly relocated to the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy (MKWC), a protected reserve. With […]
South Africa pulls draft AI framework
South Africa’s draft national AI policy has been scrapped after an embarrassing revelation: researchers used AI tools to compile it, and the resulting document was riddled with fabricated academic references. Minister Solly Malatsi withdrew the policy after confirming that fictitious citations had compromised three of its six pillars, including sections on economic transformation and responsible […]
Madagascar foils alleged coup plot
Madagascar has detained a former French serviceman over an alleged plot to destabilize the country. Authorities say the suspect, Guy Baret, worked with local accomplices, including a senior army officer, to plan disruptions such as power outages, traffic chaos, and attempts to incite a military mutiny. The operation, reportedly coordinated through a WhatsApp group, was […]
Why skin lightening persists among African women
A new study involving Black African women has uncovered a significant disparity between what women say about skin color and their unconscious associations. While self-report surveys in the study showed only 18% to 30% of participants preferred lighter skin, an Implicit Association Test (IAT)—which measures automatic response times to images and words—revealed that 78.5% held […]
China completes landmark ECOWAS headquarters
China has handed over a $56.5 million headquarters to ECOWAS in Abuja, marking a significant boost to China’s presence in West Africa. The project, completed in under two years, was funded entirely by Beijing. It will serve as the regional bloc’s main administrative hub, aimed at improving coordination among its 15 member states. Chinese officials […]
South Africa’s car spinning culture goes mainstream
What began as a gritty township ritual in 1980s Soweto has evolved into one of South Africa’s most electrifying motorsports. Car spinning—once performed at funerals as a form of tribute to the dead—has transformed into a disciplined, crowd-pulling spectacle centered on precision driving and showmanship. Today, arenas like Johannesburg’s Wheelz n Smoke host events where […]
Lagos turns to local power to beat grid crisis
Lagos is charting a new path to tackle Nigeria’s persistent power shortages by shifting away from the country’s fragile central grid. Backed by recent reforms, the state has secured up to 400 megawatts of additional electricity through agreements with three independent energy companies, aiming to power public facilities more reliably. This move follows Lagos becoming […]
Russia claims Africa Corps foiled coup attempt
Russia is seeking to defend its position in Mali after a weekend of violence exposed the limits of its military influence in West Africa. Moscow claims its Africa Corps helped prevent a coup in Mali after intense clashes with rebel groups. However, conflicting accounts have cast doubt on that claim. While Russia insists its troops […]
Zambia’s president commissions solar hub
Zambia has taken a major step toward strengthening its energy sector with the launch of a 50 MW solar plant in Mansa District, Luapula Province. The $48 million project marks the province’s first significant power investment in over six decades. It features over 1,500 solar panels and is a key component of Zambia’s ambitious goal […]
South Africa extends fuel tax cuts
South Africa is extending relief for motorists by cutting its fuel levy for two more months, aiming to shield households from rising global oil prices linked to the Iran conflict. The government announced that petrol and diesel taxes will be reduced again in May and June, building on earlier cuts introduced in April. By lowering […]
