Dave Set to Perform in Lagos on Homecoming Tour
British-Nigerian rapper and songwriter Dave is set to perform in Nigeria for the first time as part of his The Boy Who Played the Harp tour. Scheduled for October 16 and 17, the shows will be held at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, a venue with deep roots in Nigeria’s artistic […]
CDC Warns Ebola Outbreak Could Top 20,000 Cases
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned that a growing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could exceed 20,000 cases within months if containment efforts fail. New modelling suggests infections could range from roughly 10,000 to more than 20,000, depending largely on how effectively health authorities isolate infected individuals. The outbreak involves the […]
South Africa Moves to Curb Illegal Migration
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has outlined a comprehensive five-point strategy to address illegal immigration amid rising anti-foreigner sentiment and concerns about unemployment. The plan includes tougher penalties for employers who hire undocumented migrants, specialized immigration courts to accelerate deportations, stronger border controls, expanded biometric identification systems, and efforts to combat corruption within the immigration […]
Heavy Rains Raise Hopes for Stronger Cocoa Harvest
Above-average rainfall across much of Côte d’Ivoire’s cocoa-growing regions has boosted expectations for a stronger-than-anticipated mid-crop harvest. Farmers in key production areas, including Soubré, Divo, Agboville, and Abengourou, reported that frequent rains improved soil moisture and supported pod development, which could lead to higher yields in the coming months. Some growers said cocoa trees were […]
Ethiopian Farmers Revive Land Through Local Solutions
Nearly a quarter of Ethiopia’s land has been degraded through deforestation, overuse, and climate-related erosion, but new research shows that low-cost, community-driven restoration techniques can meaningfully reverse the damage. Two approaches have proven particularly effective: fencing off degraded areas to allow natural regeneration, and rehabilitating deep gullies using locally sourced stones, soil, check dams, and […]
Fatoumata Diawara Channels Pain Into Music
Malian singer-songwriter Fatoumata Diawara has released her new album Massa, a deeply personal work that channels themes of faith, family tension, motherhood, and belonging into a genre-spanning sound shaped by funk, desert blues, and Malian folk traditions. The record reflects Diawara’s complex relationship with her large polygamous family, the grief of losing her father—her closest […]
Nigerian Army Rescues Boko Haram Hostages
Nigeria’s military says it has rescued 360 people abducted by Boko Haram during an operation in the Mandara Mountains of Borno State, one of the group’s long-standing strongholds. According to the army, troops gathered intelligence and conducted psychological operations to create internal divisions within the armed group before launching a direct assault. Two infants died […]
South Africa Earns First Fitch Upgrade in Two Decades
South Africa has received its first sovereign credit rating upgrade from Fitch Ratings in nearly 21 years, with its long-term foreign and local currency ratings rising from BB- to BB. Fitch cited improved fiscal management, stronger revenue collection, spending discipline, and continued reforms in the energy and logistics sectors as key reasons for the decision. […]
Guinea Election Results Strengthen President’s Hold on Power
A coalition aligned with Guinea’s President Mamady Doumbouya has secured a legislative majority following the country’s recent parliamentary elections. The Generation for Modernity and Development coalition and its allies captured at least 100 of 147 available seats, though the final distribution was still being determined. The outcome strengthens the hold of Doumbouya, a former special […]
Nigeria Pension Assets Surge as Stocks Rally
Nigeria’s pension industry recorded strong growth in April, with total assets rising 31% year-on-year to about $22.6 billion. The increase was largely driven by a sharp rise in domestic equity holdings, whose value more than doubled and contributed nearly $3 billion to pension assets during the period. While federal government securities remain the dominant investment […]
