Mónica’s story: the woman shipped from Ghana to Portugal in 1556 to stand trial for using traditional medicine
Standing before the Inquisition in Lisbon, Portugal in 1556, Mónica Fernandes, a woman from the coast of modern-day Ghana, was...
Africa
Who is Huaxin Cement, the Chinese firm taking on Dangote and BUA?
The Chinese group’s acquisition of Holcim’s stake marks a significant shift in Africa’s largest cement market. Chinese cement manufacturer Huaxin...
Nigeria loses another star athlete
Administrative malpractice, Olympic exclusions, and a system in crisis. Favour Ofili decided to represent Türkiye after years of disagreements with...
Nigeria signed the BASA with Brazil, Unlocking the South Atlantic and Redefining Trade and Ties
Nigeria has signed a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) with Brazil, paving the way for designated airlines from both countries...
Bold Economic Reforms Earns Nigeria Global Respect and Stabilization in Just Two Years – President Bola Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria’s economy is regaining stability and global respect following his administration’s sweeping reforms in...
Nigerian Secessionist Activist Jailed for Terrorism in Finland
A Finnish court has sentenced Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian-born Finnish citizen and leader of a Biafra secessionist faction, to six years in prison for...
Namibia Mourns After Head-on Crash Leaves 16 Dead
A head-on collision between Namibian security service vehicles near Mariental, about 270km south of Windhoek, has killed 16 people. Fourteen officers and...
Swearing in of Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, 9th President of the AfDB
On September 1, 2025, Dr. Sidy Ould Tah, 9th President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, officially took office...
Qatar’s $103 Billion Investment Plunge in Africa
Qatar has placed one of the boldest wagers yet on Africa’s future, pledging $103 billion across six countries through Al...
Governance in Africa and the top 10 Best-Governed African Nations in 2025: Balancing Progress, Crisis and Human Cost
The quality of governance remains one of the most decisive factors shaping Africa’s development trajectory, influencing everything from economic stability...
