By Idris Ahmed Usman The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has once again demonstrated that it is not only a custodian of academic standards but also a forward-looking institution committed to modernizing education in West Africa. Its recent announcement that…
By Erasmus Ikhide FOR want of appropriate coinage, the passing of Dr. Solomon Ehigiator Arase on the 31st of August, 2025 without mincing words, compounded my eternal mystery over the last 73 days. I had lost my immediate elder sibling,…
Niger don announce say dem go launch a brand-new national carrier, Niger Air International, to restore air connections wey the country don dey miss for almost two years. The airline go run as a joint venture, with government holding majority…
Electricity dey quietly transform daily life in Mozambique, bringing light not just to homes but also to businesses. From hair salons using modern clippers to pharmacies keeping medicines chilled, power don open new doors for trade, jobs, and better living.…
A fresh scramble for Africa is happening right inside central Zambia, and the small town of Kapiri Mposhi has suddenly become the hot spot. China, the US, and Japan are all racing to control key transport corridors that link to…
Africa’s agriculture sector is at a turning point, shaped by rising demand, innovation, and the urgent need for resilience. To explore this shift, Africa Briefing spoke with three key voices: Jomy Antony of Horizon Group, Darren Lobo of Aavishkaar Capital,…
On a four-hectare plot in Kurumi Musa, Kaduna State, Istifanus Dauda remembers the years of hardship. His family had always farmed ginger, yet after trekking hours to sell at Kachia market, they barely made ₦40,000 — about $30 — for…
Ghana has announced a bold shift in how it manages its embassies abroad. President John Dramani Mahama revealed that the country will no longer spend over $15 million each year on renting properties for its diplomatic missions. Instead, Ghana will…
Africa’s digital economy has grown by over 500% between 2012 and 2025, now valued at about $180bn — roughly 5.2% of the continent’s GDP. While that’s impressive, it still lags behind the global average where the digital economy makes up…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is planning to raise a massive $2.61bn to kickstart a 5,000-strong Standby Force. The goal is simple but urgent — fight terrorism head-on and restore peace across the West African region. ECOWAS…
