Trump’s remittance tax targets migrants — and hits Africa’s poorest hardest
A new 3.5% tax on remittances passed by the U.S. House of Representatives is sparking global concern, as critics warn it will disproportionately burden poor […]
Articles by Steven Addamah
China shifts EV strategy to Africa amid Western tariffs
Facing rising tariffs in the United States and European Union, China is accelerating its pivot to Africa as the next frontier for electric vehicle (EV) […]
DRC ex-leader’s return to Goma sparks tensions amid deepening divisions
Former President Joseph Kabila resurfaced in the rebel-controlled city of Goma on Thursday (29 May), drawing both hope and controversy as violence continues to escalate […]
Life Sentence for Mother and Accomplices in Harrowing Child Trafficking Case in South Africa
In a deeply unsettling case that has gripped South Africa, Racquel “Kelly” Smith and two accomplices have been sentenced on May 29 to life imprisonment […]
Mozambique Targets Economic Reboot with Bold Deregulation Drive
Mozambique has taken a significant step toward economic revitalization by scrapping prior licensing and inspection requirements for more than 80 business activities. The reform, unveiled […]
South Africa’s Court Hears Heart-Wrenching Testimonies Amid Child Trafficking Verdict”
A South African courtroom was reduced to tears on May 28 as a video of six-year-old Joshlin Smith laughing was played during sentencing proceedings for […]
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, The Rebel Scribe Who Wrote Africa’s Soul in Ink and Fire Dies
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, who has died on May 28 aged 87, leaves behind a literary legacy forged in defiance and devotion—an unyielding voice that chronicled […]
Namibia Lights the Flame of Memory: A Nation’s Reckoning with Colonial Atrocity
In a solemn and historic moment, Namibia marked its inaugural Genocide Remembrance Day on May 28, 2025, honouring the memory of more than 100,000 Ovaherero […]
Angola’s Entry into SADC Free Trade Area Signals New Era of Regional Economic Integration
Angola is poised to become the 14th member of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Free Trade Area (FTA), marking a significant milestone in regional […]
Musk’s Starlink Sparks Policy Storm in South Africa Over Black Ownership Rules
As debates intensify over South Africa’s transformation policies, Communications Minister Solly Malatsi has refuted on May 27 claims that a proposed relaxation of Black ownership […]