Rwanda Launches Africa’s First Self-Flying Electric Air Taxi, Signaling New Era in Mobility and Development
Rwanda has officially entered the ranks of global aviation innovators with the launch of Africa’s first self-flying electric air taxi,...
Africa
Africa in Focus, with Growth, Deals, Structural development in motion and Struggles across a Transforming Continent
From Nigeria’s rising purchasing managers’ index to Rwanda’s bold leap into autonomous air taxis, Africa’s economies are walking a delicate...
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...
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...
