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Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s rule in Burkina Faso is viewed in starkly different lights: to admirers online, he is a bold revolutionary standing up to France; to critics, he is an autocrat tightening his grip on power. Since seizing control in 2022, Traoré has sidelined elections, reshaped alliances with Mali, Niger, and Russia, and pushed out Burkina […]

Kenya’s political scene has been jolted by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s declaration that he will challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 election. Speaking to supporters in Murang’a, Gachagua framed himself as the only leader capable of preventing Ruto from securing a second term in office. Gachagua aims to leverage his influence in the Mount Kenya […]

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has warned that Israel’s recent military actions threaten to unravel decades of peace in the Middle East. Speaking at an emergency Arab-Islamic summit in Doha, Sisi cautioned that undermining existing peace agreements could plunge the Middle East back into widespread conflict and erase hard-won diplomatic gains. He urged the creation of an […]

In Namibia, adulthood is defined less by age or personal milestones and more by responsibility to others. A new study among Ovawambo youth reveals that becoming an adult means balancing independence with caring for family and community—emotionally, financially, and socially. Gender roles, birth order, and parenthood shape expectations, but maturity is ultimately judged by behavior, resilience, and […]

Travel experts say Africa should top your 2025 bucket list, with Zimbabwe and Morocco ranked among the world’s best destinations by Kayak’s latest Travel Check-in report. Zimbabwe, taking the No. 1 spot, impresses with the grandeur of Victoria Falls, the mystique of Great Zimbabwe’s ancient ruins, and the serene trails of the Eastern Highlands. Interest in […]

Africa is set to secure the lion’s share of a new $100 billion financing package from the World Bank, with 70% earmarked for the continent’s poorest nations. This move comes at a critical time, as traditional foreign aid to the continent is declining. According to preliminary Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development data, foreign aid to […]

Malawi faces a stark dilemma: protect public health by curbing tobacco use or continue relying on it as “green gold,” the backbone of its economy. Tobacco generates 15% of the country’s GDP and more than half of its exports, yet it fuels rising addiction, especially among youth, and drives deadly health crises from TB to […]

The Trump administration is increasing intelligence sharing with Mali’s military junta to combat Islamist extremists in West Africa. This move marks a departure from the Biden era, which emphasized democratic reforms in the country and sanctioned Malian officials for their ties to Russia’s Wagner Group. Under the Trump administration, US officials now prioritize security cooperation over political […]

A new Moody’s report reveals that South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya are grappling with persistently high borrowing costs, stifling growth and development across sub-Saharan Africa. According to the report, governments and businesses across the region have faced steep interest rates over the past five years, driven by policy weaknesses, inflation, and unfavorable market conditions. While development […]

The Gambia has been thrown into political turmoil after police forcibly removed Auditor General Momodou Ceesay from his office following his refusal to comply with a presidential reassignment to trade minister. President Adama Barrow insists Ceesay initially accepted the new role, but the auditor denies this, leading to a tense public standoff. Many Gambians view the move […]