NIGERIA has launched legal action against Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, demanding $79.5bn in damages for alleged economic losses and an additional $2bn in unpaid taxes, according to court documents seen by Reuters. Authorities blame Binance for naira devaluation The…
THE Netherlands has agreed to return 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, becoming the latest European nation to repatriate looted African artefacts. This move follows an agreement between the Dutch education minister and the National Commission for Museums and Monuments, according…
ASK any traveller about moving across Africa, and you will likely hear about high costs, indirect routes, and unpredictable schedules. These challenges expose the urgent need for deeper economic integration and seamless connectivity across the continent. AfCFTA: a game-changer for…
THE African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is gaining momentum, with 48 nations officially ratifying the agreement, paving the way for deeper economic integration across the continent. According to AfCFTA Secretary-General Wamkele Mene, trade among 19 African nations under the framework is…
KENYA has come under intense criticism from Sudan and domestic political figures for hosting an event by Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), who are preparing to declare a parallel government. The move has been condemned as ‘criminally irresponsible’ and a violation…
KENYAN Member of Parliament George Koimburi has been charged with forging academic certificates, the Office of the Public Prosecutor confirmed on Wednesday. The lawmaker, who represents Juja constituency on the outskirts of Nairobi, faces six counts related to document forgery.…
KREMLIN spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Wednesday in Moscow said Russia and the United States discussed the possibility of elections in Ukraine during high-level talks in Riyadh. According to Russia news agency, there was an “exchange of views” on the…
A NEW generation of young Africans is rejecting the widespread desire to emigrate, choosing instead to fight for political and economic transformation in their home countries. While a 2024 survey by the Ichikowitz Family Foundation found that nearly 60 percent of young Africans plan…
PRESIDENT John Dramani Mahama has directed all government appointees to declare their assets by March 31, 2025, warning that those who fail to comply may face severe consequences, including removal from office. The directive follows Mahama’s own asset declaration, which he…
AS conflict intensifies in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame faces renewed accusations of backing the M23 rebel group, which has seized significant territory in eastern DRC. While Kagame denies any involvement, analysts suggest his deep-rooted military…
