Dr. Kwegyir Aggrey "Only the best is good enough for Africa."
Kwame Nkrumah "The independence of Ghana is meaningless unless it is linked up with the total liberation of Africa."
KITSEPILE NYATHI Zimbabwe in July deported two Chinese nationals accused of hanging two mine employees on a front-end loader in a case that ignited debate about alleged abuses by investors from the Asian country. A viral video of the two employees being tied to a bucket of the front-end loader before it was lifted with […]
ANTHONY OSAE-BROWN & ANTONY SQUAZZIN A standoff is building between Africa’s richest man and the president of the continent’s most populous economy. Stung by accusations from his home nation’s government that he’s seeking a monopoly for his $20 billion oil refinery, Aliko Dangote said he’s dropped plans to build a huge steel mill in the […]
This article delves into the top 10 countries in Africa that are leading the way with their exceptional education systems JOY NDUBUEZE Education is the cornerstone of progress and development, shaping the future of nations and their citizens. In Africa, several countries have made remarkable strides in enhancing their education systems. These nations not only […]
Drought-prone Namibia, currently facing its worst drought in over a century, will start constructing its long-awaited second desalination plant in January 2025, the minister of agriculture said on Wednesday, June 26. Approval for a second desalination plant with a capacity of about 20 million cubic metres has been granted, and the plant is expected to […]
Refugees and migrants continue to face extreme forms of violence, exploitation and death on sea and on land across Africa as they move through the continent, UN agencies said on Friday, in an appeal to border authorities to do more to protect them. Data from a new report by the Office of the UN High […]
SAM FRANCIS Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed the Rwanda deportation scheme is “dead and buried”, on his first full day as prime minister. The Labour leader said he would end the “gimmick” of deporting migrants arriving in the UK illegally to Rwanda, which was established by the previous Conservative government. Labour campaigned on a manifesto […]
A new law in the West African country of Sierra Leone allows child brides to annul their marriages and be financially compensated. AMELIA NIERENBERG The president of the small West African country of Sierra Leone signed a law on Tuesday that banned marriage for children age 18 and younger and would impose steep fines on […]
EDWIN KINDZEKA Nigeria and Cameroon said Thursday June 27 that they would no longer seek a court ruling to settle their disputed border. Rather, the two nations said joint delegations will validate a demarcation plan on site and put an end to long-standing territorial disputes. The nations share about 2,100 kilometers (1,300 miles) of border, […]
Megacities on the continent’s western coast are being swamped by rising oceans It may not look like much anymore, but in its heyday La Chaumière was “the premier nightclub in all Saint Louis”, recalls Cheikh Badiane. When the tide was low, the long beach extending far into the distance was wide enough for crowds to […]
EMELE ONU, ANTHONY OSAE-BROWN & ANTONY SQUAZZIN As US and Europe-based multinationals exit Nigeria, Asian and local companies are stepping in to fill the void. Last month, London-based Diageo Plc sold its controlling stake in Guinness Nigeria Plc to Singapore’s Tolaram Group Inc. The Fouani Group, a local firm, operates a diaper and sanitary pad […]