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Trump Unveils Plans for New Tariffs on Small Nations, Threatening African and Caribbean Economies

By Emily Sims Washington D.C. – US President Donald Trump is accelerating his tariff agenda, announcing plans to impose…

Dangote Proposes ‘Biggest, Deepest’ Port in Nigeria’s Ogun State

By Isaac Okoro LAGOS, Nigeria – Aliko Dangote, Africa's wealthiest individual and head of the Dangote conglomerate, has reportedly…

South African Opposition Leader Jacob Zuma’s Party Backs Morocco’s Sahara Autonomy Plan, Diverging from Ruling ANC

By Mohamed Ghani Rabat, Morocco – In a significant diplomatic shift, South African opposition party uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK),…

Burna Boy Apologizes for Distancing Himself from Afrobeats, Cites Mental State and Realization of Genre’s Importance

By Abu Hassan Lagos, Nigeria - Nigerian music superstar Burna Boy has issued an apology for earlier comments…

Trump, Boakai Summit Heralds New Era for Liberia’s Global Standing and Tourism 

Landmark Discussions in Washington Aim to Elevate West African Nation's Profile and Boost its Budding Tourism Sector By…

Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari to be Laid to Rest in Hometown of Daura

By Isaac Okoro Abuja, Nigeria - The body of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to arrive…

Fred Matiang’i Declares 2027 Presidential Bid, Confident of Ruto’s Defeat

By Simba Munyua NAIROBI, Kenya – Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has firmly declared his intention to contest…

Cameroon’s Octogenarian Leader Paul Biya Bids for Eighth Term, Sparking Debate Over Democratic Future

By Isaac Okoro YAOUNDÉ, CAMEROON – Paul Biya, the 92-year-old President of Cameroon and the world's oldest serving head…

Morocco’s E-Visa Soars: Nearly Half a Million Applicants in Three Years, Fueling Tourism Boom

By Mohamed Ghani Rabat, Morocco – Morocco's electronic visa (e-visa) system has marked a significant milestone, processing nearly half…

African Union Sets Stage for High-Level Economic Summit in Equatorial Guinea Next Year

By Daniel Niyongabo MALABO, EQUATORIAL GUINEA – The African Union (AU) is gearing up to host a crucial…

Ghanaian Culinary Creator Abena Sintim-Aboagye Makes Inaugural TIME100 Creators List 2025

By Emmanuel Sikena ACCRA, GHANA – Abena Amoakoaa Sintim-Aboagye, a Ghanaian digital content creator widely known on TikTok as…

Op-ed: When a Medical Doctor Leads Where Business Leaders Hesitate: A Wake-Up Call for Africa’s Private Sector (PSBoR)

By J. Wendell Addy Maryland, USA - I recently spoke at a conference in Egypt about Strengthening Public-Private…

Tunisia Sentences Opposition Leader Ghannouchi and 20 Others to Decades in Prison Amid Crackdown Accusations

By Mohamed Ghani TUNIS, Tunisia – A Tunisian court on Tuesday sentenced 21 prominent politicians and officials, including leading…

Peter Obi Releases Evidence: Abacha Link Was for Port Efficiency, Not Politics

By Isaac Okoro Abuja, Nigeria – Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has clarified his past engagement with…

Zimbabwe’s ‘Stolen Elections’ Now Draining South Africa, Says Maimane, Accusing ANC of Abetting Tyranny

By Mohammed Ghani JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – South African opposition leader Mmusi Maimane has launched a scathing attack on…