Nigeria’s Political Earthquake: New Mega-Alliance Threatens to Shatter Old Two-Party System
In a move that could redraw Nigeria’s political map for a generation, a powerful new coalition of opposition parties, regional heavyweights and disaffected ruling-party defectors has formally launched what insiders are calling the most serious challenge to the APC-PDP duopoly since the return of democracy in 1999. The Alliance for National Renewal (ANR) was unveiled […]
Lake Chad Bloodbath: Boko Haram Slaughters 23 Chadian Soldiers in Island Assault
Boko Haram militants have struck again in the volatile Lake Chad basin, killing at least 23 Chadian soldiers in a daring pre-dawn raid on a military outpost on the island of Barka Tolorom. Military sources say the attackers, estimated at more than 200 fighters in speedboats and on foot, overran the forward operating base shortly […]
Silenced in Ouagadougou: Burkina Faso Junta Accused of Secretly Jailing Journalist
Human rights organisations and press freedom watchdogs are demanding answers after credible reports emerged that Burkina Faso’s military junta has been holding a prominent investigative journalist incommunicado for nearly three weeks. Ibrahim Sori, 42, editor of the independent online outlet Le Patriote Indépendant, was last seen on April 18 when plainclothes security agents reportedly bundled […]
What To Know Before Visiting Africa’s Only Spanish-Speaking Country
A closer look at Equatorial Guinea’s layered history, cultural influences, and the practical realities travelers should consider. Located on the west coast of central Africa, the small nation of Equatorial Guinea has a linguistic history that it doesn’t share with any other countries on the continent. The country is home to a particular blend of […]
Desperate Hunt: Two US Soldiers Vanish Off Morocco Coast During Joint Drills
A massive air-and-sea search involving Moroccan and American forces entered its third day Thursday as authorities scramble to find two missing U.S. soldiers who disappeared during joint military exercises off Morocco’s rugged northern coast. The soldiers, both from the U.S. Army’s 10th Mountain Division, were participating in Exercise African Lion 2026 — the largest annual […]
Africa’s Rising Relevance Amid Global Shifts: Banks Are Key Catalysts
By Refilwe Mokate, Head of African Banks Client Coverage and Zoya Sisulu, Head of Financial Institutions Group Client Coverage at Standard Bank Corporate & Investment Banking The first quarter of the year has passed, yet the number of significant events and shocks during these three months has equalled what one might expect over several years. […]
fmas Returns To Cape Town As Africa’s Biggest Online Trading Summit
fmas returns to Cape Town on 26–27 May 2026, bringing Africa’s trading and fintech community together at the CTICC once again, for the largest trading summit on the continent.The event connects brokers, fintech companies, liquidity providers, payment service providers, and traders from across Africa and beyond, creating a central meeting point for the people shaping […]
Muzi Brings Nguni Origin Story To Life In “Uhlanga” Video Featuring Zoe Modiga
New visual drops ahead of ELECTRIC ZULULAND album release on 15 May Acclaimed South African artist MUZI releases the official music video for “Uhlanga”, featuring Zoe Modiga, on 1 May. The track is taken from his upcoming album ELECTRIC ZULULAND, out 15 May 2026. Inspired by Nguni mythology, “Uhlanga” tells a story of human origin […]
New Data Shows 93% Of South African Low‑Carbon Players Back CCS, But Diversification Is Coming
Question Findings for South Africa 1. In which countries, if any, do you expect to launch or expand low carbon activities in the next 12 months? (Select all that apply) South Africa respondents: South Africa 56% Germany 24% Hong Kong 20% France 18% US 18% Indonesia 18% Global respondents: Overall, 8% said they planned to launch or expand in South Africa 7% investors 8% developers 1b. What are the biggest […]
Kenya on Edge: ‘Goonism’ Fuels Fears of 2027 Election Bloodbath
As Kenya hurtles toward the 2027 general election, the familiar spectre of political violence has returned with a vengeance. Rival camps are openly trading accusations of deploying armed “goons” — hired thugs — to intimidate opponents and disrupt rallies, raising the grim possibility of a repeat of the deadly 2007-2008 post-election crisis that claimed more […]
