Japan recently had to calm a wave of rumours flying around that it was “giving away” one of its cities to Tanzania. The gist started after the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) launched a cultural exchange programme, naming four Japanese…
Conoil’s Niger Delta Oil Blocks Rot Away as Billion-Dollar Losses Pile Up Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga, Africa’s fifth-richest man, is under intense public scrutiny following fresh revelations that his oil company, Conoil, has allegedly failed to deliver billions of dollars…
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) has strongly criticized recent deportation agreements between the US and several African nations, warning that these deals could turn the continent into a “dumping ground” for rejected migrants. The commission expressed…
The Ghanaian government is rolling out tougher measures to regulate the gold industry as the country braces for a crucial international assessment of its anti-money laundering systems. Speaking at a stakeholder meeting in Accra on August 29, Deputy Finance Minister…
When Joseph Boakai became Liberia’s president, many ordinary citizens mocked him with names like “sleeping president” and “toothless bulldog.” They doubted whether he had the strength to take on corruption or push real reforms. But in less than a year,…
The sudden removal of Ghana’s Chief Justice, Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkonoo, has thrown the nation into heated debate. For some, it is a moment of constitutional triumph—proof that no office, not even the highest in the judiciary, is above accountability.…
Morocco is battling its worst drought in decades, and the government is now turning to an unusual ally—floating solar panels. These so-called floatovoltaics don’t just produce clean energy; they also act like a shield, protecting dam water from vanishing into…
Burkina Faso has once again signaled its determination to take back greater control of its natural resources, this time by demanding an additional 35% stake in the Kiaka gold mine. The request, made this week, forced West African Resources—the Australian-listed…
China has firmly cemented itself as Africa’s fastest-growing trading partner, with exports to the continent jumping by a massive 25% in just the first half of 2025. According to Bloomberg data, Beijing shipped goods worth a staggering $122 billion to…
Kenya has been thrown into fresh mourning as authorities uncovered seven new bodies and 54 body parts in Kwa Binzaro village, Kilifi County. The grisly discovery on Thursday has pushed the death toll to 12, sparking chilling reminders of the…
