As Côte d’Ivoire prepares for President Alassane Ouattara’s fourth term in office, the nation finds itself at a defining crossroads. On one hand, it is celebrated across the continent as an economic success story, a country that has managed to sustain robust and uninterrupted growth for more than a decade. On the other hand, deep …
Ahead of Benin Republic's 2026 Presidential Election, Lawmakers in the country have voted to amend the country’s constitution, extending the presidential mandate from the initial five year-term to seven years. The amendment, adopted late Friday, sailed through the national assembly with a 90–19 vote. According to a statement issued on Saturday, the new provision limits …
Mali is experiencing a sharp rise in insecurity as jihadist groups carried out a record number of abductions targeting foreigners this year. ACLED data shows that between May and October 2025, 22 to 26 foreign nationals were abducted, the highest number ever recorded in the country. This nearly doubles the previous record of 13 kidnappings …
Africa is battling its worst cholera outbreak in 25 years, the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Thursday, blaming the surge on weak water systems and conflict across several regions. The agency reported more than 300,000 cholera and suspected cholera cases and over 7,000 deaths, a jump of more than 30% …
The Rwandan government has announced plans to build 296 new homes for vulnerable survivors of the 1994 genocide. During the 100-day massacre, extremist Hutu militias killed an estimated one million Tutsis and moderate Hutus, with as many as 10,000 people murdered each day. Many survivors still struggle with deep trauma and harsh living conditions three …
The Democratic Republic of Congo has produced its first 1,000 tonnes of traceable artisanal cobalt. The mineral powers batteries used in electric cars, phones, and laptops, making it vital to global clean-energy goals. The DRC holds most of the world’s cobalt reserves and supplies more than 70 percent of global demand. READ ALSO: DRC: M23 …
Africa's richest man and foremost industrialist, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has stated that the transformation of the continent's economy through industrialisation cannot be done by foreigners. He called on African investors to demonstrate an uncommon sense of patriotism by strategically investing in key sectors of the economies of African countries to drive industrial growth. He said foreigners …
Kenya’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Musalia Mudavadi, claims that former soldiers are among over 200 Kenyans believed to be fighting for Russia in the ongoing war in Ukraine. Mudavadi urged citizens to exercise caution, noting that recruitment agencies continue to lure Kenyans with false promises of high pay. READ ALSO: Kenya Seizes Over One Tonne of …
For the first time in history, Africa is hosting the G20 Summit, as world leaders gather in Johannesburg, South Africa, under the theme “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability.” The event marks a historic moment for the continent, offering Africa a chance to move from the sidelines to shaping global economic and political agendas. South African President Cyril …
South Africa’s Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, has dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims of a “genocide” against White Afrikaners as false and inflammatory. Speaking during his medium-term budget update on Wednesday, Godongwana said South Africa has been “falsely accused of genocide against its white community and threatened with sanctions based on lies.” His comment comes …
