In a powerful and thought-provoking address at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) during the 2025 Annual Leadership Lecture, former South African President Jacob Zuma issued a bold call for African nations to adopt a single currency. This visionary proposal, aimed at fostering economic independence and reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar, has sparked […]
Juba, South Sudan| In a high-stakes diplomatic maneuver amid escalating border violence and regional instability, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, descended on Juba for closed-door talks with South Sudanese President Salva Kiir, signaling a desperate bid to salvage a fragile security pact between the two East African neighbors. The visit, shrouded in […]
In a devastating blow to Ghana’s leadership and its armed forces, a Z-9 military helicopter operated by the Ghana Air Force crashed on the morning of August 6, 2025, shortly after departing Accra at approximately 9:12 a.m. local time. The aircraft, en route to Obuasi in the Ashanti Region, lost radar contact soon after takeoff […]
In a shocking development that has sent ripples through the football world, Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey, formerly of Arsenal Football Club, has been granted conditional bail following his appearance in a UK court on charges of serious sexual offenses. The 32-year-old footballer, widely regarded as one of Africa’s brightest talents, is facing five counts of […]
In a landmark meeting at Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump hosted an unprecedented summit with leaders from Gabon, Liberia, Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, and Mauritania, marking a significant step toward strengthening U.S.-Africa relations. The discussions, which focused on economic partnerships, peace initiatives, and resource development, underscored Africa’s growing importance on the global stage and the United States’ renewed […]
Lusaka, Zambia| The nation mourns the loss of Corporal Stephen Sakachoma, a dedicated Zambian Army UN peacekeeper, who will be laid to rest today at Leopards Memorial Park in Lusaka. His tragic death has left an indelible mark on his family, colleagues, and the country, as tributes pour in for a man remembered for his […]
•Tah Has Signalled Robust Leadership for Africa’s Future In a landmark decision, Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania was elected President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group during the institution’s Annual Meetings held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, on Thursday, May 29, 2025. The announcement, met with widespread anticipation, marks a pivotal moment for the AfDB, […]
Russia is increasingly expanding its geopolitical footprint in Africa by solidifying strategic alliances with the military-led governments of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso—collectively known as the Alliance of Sahelian States (AES). This growing partnership marks a significant shift in regional power dynamics, as Moscow seeks both political influence and access to Africa’s vast mineral wealth. […]
•A Historic Milestone in Namibian Politics Windhoek, Namibia| Namibia has entered a new era in its political landscape with the inauguration of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the country’s first female president on March 22, 2025. This landmark moment also introduces the nation’s first-ever First Gentleman, Lieutenant-General Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah, marking a significant shift in the country’s […]
Abuja, Nigeria| The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has issued an urgent warning that it will run out of lifesaving food supplies for severely malnourished children in Ethiopia and Nigeria within the next two months. The crisis stems from a significant funding shortfall, with UNICEF citing cuts to U.S. foreign aid as a major contributing […]
