Nigeria becomes first African country to regulate media portrayal of tobacco, rituals
The regulation, approved in 2024 under the leadership of Culture Minister Hannatu Musawa, applies to films, music videos, and skits...
Year: 2025
In African politics, the rampant belief in witchcraft fortifies some and vexes others
Politicians in Uganda are turning to witch doctors to get a competitive advantage over their opponents. This spiritual political warfare...
Full List: Countries Affected By 3-Month Us Visa Validity
The United States has announced sweeping changes to its non-immigrant visa policy for four countries drastically reducing the duration and...
In his words: Trump’s rhetoric about Zelenskyy and Putin has evolved
U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Monday,...
Somalia has relied on aid for decades – can it survive without it?
Somalia is struggling with hunger, security and the impact of the climate crisis, despite decades of aid money worth billions...
Cyber Africa Forum Highlights Benin’s Bold Digital Resilience (Business Africa)
This week, Business Africa makes a stop in Benin for a special edition focused on three pillars of its economic...
World Leaders express condolences over death of Nigerian ex-president Muhammadu Buhari
World leaders on Monday expressed their condolences after the death of Muhammadu Buhari. The former Nigerian president died on Sunday...
Nigerian ex-president Buhari dies at 82 in London
Muhammadu Buhari died Sunday in London, where he had been receiving medical treatment. He first took power in Africa’s most...
The big funding squeeze: Can African startups survive?
At a major tech gathering in Morocco, startup funders are tightening their belts and looking at debt funding. Startup businesses...
The power of islands: offshore Africa enters a new energy era
Renewable energy provides an opportunity for Africa’s islands to lessen fuel import bills – and develop solutions with global application....
