South Africa has been thrown into fresh political drama as President Cyril Ramaphosa’s judicial commission kicked off public hearings into claims that top politicians are in bed with criminal gangs. The scandal, already shaking the country’s battered justice system, is…
Nigeria’s Ministry of Finance has finally suspended the controversial 4% levy on all imported goods, following weeks of heated pushback from traders, importers, and business leaders. The levy—known as the 4% Free on Board (FOB) charge—was introduced by the Nigeria…
After more than a decade of unanswered questions, a Nairobi High Court judge has issued an arrest warrant for a British citizen linked to the 2012 killing of Kenyan mother Agnes Wanjiru, whose body was discovered in a septic tank.…
Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has done it again—this time cooking her way into the Guinness World Records with the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice, weighing a mind-blowing 8,780 kg. The feat happened on September 12 in Lagos and was…
African skies are no longer just for the wealthy few flying private jets – they’ve become a lifeline for economic and social development. That was the message from Dawit Lemma, Chair of the African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) and CEO…
Ghana is standing firm after receiving 14 migrants deported by the United States, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from human rights groups and lawyers who say the transfers breach international law. The decision puts Ghana among a small…
The 80th UN General Assembly has opened in New York under heavy strain, but all eyes will shift to High-Level Week on September 22, when presidents and prime ministers take the stage. For Côte d’Ivoire’s Alassane Ouattara, this marks a…
Tanzania’s political scene has taken another dramatic turn after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) once more disqualified opposition leader Luhaga Mpina from the presidential race—just two days after briefly approving his candidacy. The reversal effectively paves the way for…
In a case that has gripped Zambia with shock and curiosity, a court has sentenced two men to prison for trying to use witchcraft to kill President Hakainde Hichilema. Magistrate Fine Mayambu handed down a two-year jail term to Zambian…
As ECOWAS clocks 50 years, leaders are once again pushing for the long-awaited single regional currency, the ECO. Omar Touray, president of the ECOWAS Commission, confirmed that 2027 is now the official launch year — but unlike before, the roll-out…
