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A startling new assessment has revealed that one in every five mammals across South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini faces extinction. The regional Red List, updated by the Endangered Wildlife Trust, evaluated 336 species and found escalating pressures from habitat loss, climate change, and human activity. While protected areas safeguard many species, a concerning 25% remain […]
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A spectacular and exceptionally rare blue diamond, potentially worth up to $40 million, has been discovered at South Africa’s legendary Cullinan Mine. Remarkably, the 42-carat rough stone is naturally shaped like the African continent. Blue diamonds are among the world’s rarest gems, constituting fewer than 0.1% of all natural diamonds, and form under extreme geological […]
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The Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—is pursuing an ambitious project to build the region’s first shared telecommunications satellite with Russian assistance. This initiative, discussed in high-level meetings with Russian officials and cosmonauts, aims to achieve technological independence and reduce reliance on Western infrastructure. The satellite will provide vital broadband internet, encrypted […]
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A new $1 billion climate finance vehicle is putting Africa at the center of its strategy, with plans to channel roughly 40% of its capital into the continent. The Allianz Credit Emerging Markets fund will back projects in renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, and low-carbon transport, targeting fast-growing economies that face rising climate risks. Anchored by […]
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Guinea-Bissau’s military rulers have set 6 December as the date for presidential and legislative elections, signaling a tentative path back to civilian rule after last November’s coup. Transitional President Horta N’Tam says conditions are now in place for credible polls, following consultations with electoral officials, the military, and political bodies. The announcement comes despite sustained […]
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Mali’s military-led government is tightening its grip on the country’s vital gold industry by placing mining oversight directly under the presidency. Junta leader Assimi Goïta has created a new ministerial-level role with sweeping powers over mining policy, compliance, and licensing, and appointed Hilaire Bebian Diarra, a former Barrick Mining executive, to the post. The move […]
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Nigeria is positioning itself to become a major fertilizer and urea export hub by 2028, driven by large-scale expansions at Indorama and Dangote Fertilizer. According to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, these investments could end the country’s reliance on imported fertilizer and unlock new export revenues within the next two years. Officials […]
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Morocco has unveiled an ambitious national strategy aiming to add $10 billion to its GDP through artificial intelligence by 2030. The plan focuses on building sovereign data centers, expanding cloud infrastructure, and cultivating an AI-skilled workforce. To fuel that growth, the country plans to train 200,000 graduates in AI skills and create 50,000 related jobs […]
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Africa’s best beach destinations aren’t limited to islands like Zanzibar or Mauritius. Across the continent, mainland coastlines offer rich alternatives shaped by port cities, fishing towns, surf culture, where everyday life unfolds by the sea. From Kenya’s Diani Beach to Morocco’s breezy Essaouira, you can enjoy stunning sands paired with rich history and local flavor. […]
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Togo has extradited Burkina Faso’s former president, Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, to Ouagadougou after authorities there accused him of plotting to assassinate current leader Ibrahim Traoré. Once a coup leader himself, Damiba ruled briefly in 2022 before being overthrown and fleeing into exile, where the junta says he continued to orchestrate destabilization efforts. Beyond the alleged […]
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