From Rigs to Riches: West African Resources Plundered by Government Insiders
Abuja, Nigeria – A growing chorus of voices across West Africa is decrying the systemic looting of national resources by government officials, past and present, turning state coffers into personal piggy…
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Kenya’s SMEs Poised for KSh 5.2 Billion Boost as Japan Invests in Supply Chain Fund
By Peter Halima Nairobi, Kenya – Kenya's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are set to receive a significant boost of KSh 5.2 billion (approximately USD 40 million) in financing, following a…
Colombia Forges Deeper Business Ties with Ethiopia, Unveiling Broader Africa Strategy
By Simba Munyua ADDIS ABABA – Colombia is making a concerted effort to significantly strengthen its economic and commercial relationships with African nations, with a particular focus on Ethiopia, signaling a…
Tems: “People Don’t Really Respect Women” in Music Industry, Launches Initiative to Empower Female Artists
By Abu Hassan Lagos, Nigeria – Two-time Grammy award-winning Nigerian Afropop star Tems has candidly stated that "people don't really respect women" in the music industry, a sentiment she is now…
Mali Junta Arrests Dozens of Soldiers Over Alleged Coup Plot
By Amadou Keita BAMAKO, Mali – Mali's military junta has arrested dozens of soldiers suspected of plotting to overthrow the government, which itself seized power in two previous coups, sources told…
Chadian Opposition Leader Succès Masra Jailed for 20 Years on ‘Politically Motivated’ Charges, HRW Says
By Isaac Okoro N'DJAMENA, Chad – Succès Masra, the prominent leader of Chad's main opposition party, The Transformers, and former prime minister, was today found guilty of inciting violence and…
British Soldiers Continue to Use Sex Workers in Kenya Despite Ban, Inquiry Reveals
By Peter Halima NANYUKI, Kenya – A recent investigation by the British Army has unearthed a persistent issue of soldiers stationed at its controversial training base in Kenya engaging sex workers,…
A Gloomy Day: Reflections on the Tragic Helicopter Crash in Ghana
By J Wendell Addy The day began cloaked in sorrow. A heavy gloom lingered in the air, as if the sky itself was mourning. It was the morning of the…
Unwind and Learn: My Agent Retreat on Margaritaville at Sea’s Islander
By Trinette Waldrup Kansas City, Kansas, USA - Recently, I had the pleasure of embarking on an unforgettable journey with Margaritaville at Sea’s Islander. This trip wasn’t just about relaxation and…
Liberia: Top LDEA Official Alleges Government Complicity in Drug Trade, Faces Backlash for Unsubstantiated Claims
By Sara Camara MONROVIA, Liberia – A top official within Liberia's Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has sparked controversy by alleging the involvement of senior government officials in widespread drug trafficking and…
Liberia Mourns Influential Presidential Chief of Staff Sylvester Grigsby, 74
By Emmanuel Sikena Monrovia, Liberia – Sylvester Grigsby, Liberia’s Minister of State for Presidential Affairs and widely regarded as the nation's most influential presidential chief of staff, passed away on…
Monrovia Declares All-Out War on Drugs as Thousands March for a Drug-Free Liberia
By Sara Camara Monrovia, Liberia – The Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) in partnership with several groups across the city have unleashed a comprehensive "war on illegal drugs and substance abuse," marked…
Asylum Seekers Working Illegally Should Be on “Next Plane Home,” says Kemi Badenoch
By Esther Edoh London, UK – Asylum seekers found to be working illegally in Britain should be "on the next plane home," according to prominent Conservative figure Kemi Badenoch. Her strong…
Gates Foundation Commits $2.5 Billion to End Women’s ‘Needless Suffering’ in Africa and Beyond
By Daniel Niyongabo NAIROBI, KENYA – The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced its largest ever commitment to women's health research, pledging US$2.5 billion to combat what it describes…
Kenyan Fintech Pioneer Leon Kiptum, Former EA Vice President, Dies at 44
By Patrice Katuma NAIROBI, Kenya – The Kenyan fintech and broader business community is mourning the loss of Leon Kiptum, a highly respected industry leader and passionate advocate for Africa's digital…
Alexander B. Cummings: A Third Bid for Liberia’s Presidency – What Are His Chances?
By Jean Durand Monrovia, Liberia – Alexander B. Cummings, a prominent figure in Liberia's political opposition, is once again at the forefront of the nation's political discourse. Despite two previous unsuccessful…
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