After over two weeks in captivity, nearly 100 schoolchildren who were abducted from a Catholic boarding school in Niger State, Nigeria, are set to reunite […]
What Do Power Cuts Reveal About Doing Business in The Gambia?
Imagine running a business in a country where electricity can disappear for up to 48…
Kenya Has Abundant Renewable Energy. So Why Are Businesses Still Paying So Much for Electricity?
Imagine running a factory in a country known for its geothermal energy, wind farms and…
Ghana’s Cocoa Crisis: The Business Opportunities Behind a Struggling Industry
For millions of people around the world, cocoa begins and ends with chocolate. But in…
Samia Suluhu Hassan Grants Pardon and Sentence Reductions to 1,036 Prisoners in Annual Presidential Decree
On December 9, 2025, President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania granted a pardon and sentence reductions to a total of 1,036 prisoners across the country. […]
Kenya Sends Additional Police to Haiti to Tackle Gang Violence
Kenya has deployed hundreds of additional police officers to Haiti to help control violent gangs that dominate much of the country, particularly the capital, Port-au-Prince. […]
Bolivia Grants Visa-Free Entry to South Africa and Seven Other Nations
Bolivia has announced visa-free access for citizens of eight countries, including South Africa, the United States, Romania, and the UAE, as part of a new […]
Young Africans Show Growing Support for Military Intervention in Politics, Afrobarometer Survey Reveals
A recent survey by Afrobarometer shows that many Africans are increasingly open to military intervention in politics, especially when they believe elected leaders abuse power. […]
$61 Billion in One Room: Africa’s Top Billionaires Gather in Dubai for Investment and Philanthropy Summit
Dubai, UAE – December 8, 2025 – The United Arab Emirates hosted a rare gathering of Africa’s leading business and philanthropic leaders in Dubai, bringing […]
Burkina Faso Detains 11 Nigerian Soldiers After Airspace Dispute, Sahel Alliance Threatens Action
Burkina Faso has detained 11 Nigerian soldiers after their C-130 military aircraft allegedly violated the country’s airspace, increasing tensions in West Africa. The aircraft was […]
INDIA: Nightclub Owners Flee Country After Deadly Goa Fire Kills 25
Police in India say the owners of a nightclub in Goa fled the country just hours after a fire killed 25 people over the weekend. […]
Tanzania Advises Citizens to Stay Home on Independence Day Amid Protest Concerns
The government of Tanzania has called on citizens to celebrate this year’s Independence Day from home, asking only essential workers to report to duty on […]
Africa’s Most Developed Countries in 2025: New Report Highlights Top Performers
Africa’s development continues to progress, though unevenly across its 54 countries. While no African nation is classified as “fully developed” by global standards, several countries […]