SOUTH Africa announced its final election results on Sunday, revealing that the African National Congress (ANC) secured just 159 seats out of 400 in the National Assembly. This marks the first time in 30 years that no party has won…
THE African National Congress (ANC) announced that President Cyril Ramaphosa will remain its presidential candidate and dismissed demands for his resignation during coalition negotiations. This comes after the ruling party garnered slightly over 40 percent in the May 29 elections,…
HIGH-RANKING military officials from the US and its key African allies observed intense military drills as dust and flames erupted from sections of the Sahara Desert hit by tank and artillery fire. They watched as pilots skillfully manoeuvred F-16s into…
AT a key summit in Nairobi this week, campaigners warned that Africa is being crippled by costly loans and unfair interest rates, demanding a rebalance of global financing to support the continent’s development. ‘Africa is at a very crucial moment…
IN early 2023, Caroline Ikendi faced a life-threatening situation after undergoing an emergency Caesarean section to remove a stillborn baby and save her two preterm infants. One of the babies had only a 2 percent chance of survival, and without…
IN a significant move to expand the continental oil market, Africa’s largest independent refiner, the Dangote Refinery, has begun exporting its first jet fuel to Europe. Nigerian media reported on Saturday that a total of 45,000 metric tons of jet fuel is…
NIGERIA is cracking down on illegal mining activities, with recent arrests of dozens of unlicensed miners accused of stealing lithium, a critical mineral for electric vehicle batteries, smartphones, and power systems. The crackdown highlights Nigeria’s effort to regulate its mining…
What to know about the federal gun trial Hunter Biden is set to stand trial Monday on felony gun charges in a historic case that could impact President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign. This is the first time in American history…
Africa stands at the forefront of global youth demographics, boasting over 400 million individuals between the ages of 15 and 35. Recognizing the pivotal role of young entrepreneurs in propelling economic progress, NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy…
THE Comprehensive Nuclear-Test Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO) on Saturday declared Latin America host for its 2025 global workshop on nuclear-test ban. The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) is a multilateral agreement which opened for signature in September 1996 and has since…
