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Donald Trump’s second term as US president presents a complex landscape for Africa. While some Africans are optimistic that his new administration will strengthen partnerships with African nations and influence more of them to align with conservative values, including adopting more conservative stances on LGBTQ+ policies, others remain skeptical of his commitment to the continent. […]

Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima, while attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, advocated for full implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), projected to elevate Africa’s economy to $29 trillion by 2050. Shettima emphasized Nigeria’s commitment to leveraging the AfCFTA for economic transformation and shared prosperity. He also noted the West […]

Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa’s president, has revealed that his country’s priorities during its G20 presidency will be to harness critical minerals to foster inclusive growth and highlight the dangers of climate change to developing countries. Speaking at the World Economic Forum, he called for the G20 to develop a green industrialization and investment framework. He […]

Mark Darko, the CEO of Ghana’s Chamber of Cannabis Industry, has unveiled an ambitious plan to generate $1 billion annually from the country’s burgeoning cannabis industry. Darko made this revelation while speaking at the opening of the Chamber of Cannabis Training Center in Accra, where farmers will be trained on how to cultivate and process […]

Canadian mining company B2Gold has announced it will invest $10 million to explore Mali’s Fekola gold complex this year, following a settlement with the government that mitigated regulatory risks. In August 2023, Mali’s junta, which had seized power in a 2021 coup, introduced a new mining code that increased the state’s revenue share and eliminated […]

Tundu Lissu, a prominent and outspoken Tanzanian politician, has been elected chairman of the main opposition party, Chadema, after he defeated long-time leader Freeman Mbowe in a closely contested race. Lissu secured 51.5% of the vote against Mbowe’s 48%. He campaigned for changes to the party’s leadership structure and the reintroduction of term limits. Lissu […]

Gabon’s transitional government has announced April 12 as the date for its presidential election, a significant milestone toward reinstating civilian governance following the August 2023 coup that ended 55 years of Bongo family rule. Government spokesman Seraphin Akure Davain revealed the election timeline early on Thursday morning following a cabinet meeting. He noted that voting […]

Intense fighting erupted near the al-Jili oil refinery, north of Khartoum, as Sudan’s army advanced on the strategic facility in a multipronged offensive against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Witnesses reported heavy clashes between the two forces, plumes of smoke rising, and the army seizing the town’s entrance. According to Al Jazeera’s Hiba Morgan, […]

Interest payments on long-term debt in sub-Saharan Africa surged nearly sevenfold between 2010 and 2023, reaching $26 billion, according to the World Bank. The sharp rise coincided with the region’s foreign borrowing doubling to $864 billion. Countries like Mozambique and Senegal were particularly affected by the debt pressure, which has left some nations allocating more […]

Nigerian immigrants in 1980s London forged a unique identity through football, blending diaspora resilience with cultural pride. Many had fled Nigeria’s civil war, political instability, and economic collapse, seeking education and work while maintaining ties to their homeland. Football emerged as a unifying force, with players like Nwankwo Kanu and Jay-Jay Okocha symbolizing Nigerian excellence […]