Nigeria Sparks Outrage with Alteration to National Anthem
Outrage in some quarters of Nigeria swelled Wednesday after the country’s national anthem was changed with little consultation. President Bola Tinubu signed the bill to […]
Articles by Steven Addamah
Currency Conundrum: Zimbabwe’s Golden ZiG Battles Mistrust Amid Heavy-Handed Enforcement
The Zimbabwean government launched a new currency called the ZiG, backed by gold, in an attempt to replace the struggling Zimbabwe dollar. They launched a […]
Kenyan Leader Ruto Overrides Local Prohibition on Potent Muguka Stimulant
Kenyan President William Ruto has overturned a recent ban on muguka, a potent and addictive variety of the stimulant khat or miraa plant. The consumption […]
Nigeria’s Rivers State Leverages Oil Wealth to Court Investors
According to former Central Bank governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, oil-rich Rivers State has a unique chance to emerge as a beacon of progress, replacing despair […]
Kenya’s President Claims Private Flight Cost Less Than National Carrier
Kenyan President William Ruto faced backlash after claiming the private jet used for his recent U.S. trip was cheaper than flying on the national carrier, […]
Djibouti Deploys Genetically Modified Mosquitoes to Curb Surging Malaria Outbreak
To combat a surge in malaria infections caused by an invasive mosquito vector, genetically engineered mosquitoes have been released in Djibouti, one of Africa’s smallest […]
Guinea: Junta govt bans several media outlets; prosecutors demand life imprisonment for former dictator
Guinea’s military junta-led government has imposed a ban on four major private radio stations and one private television channel, while in a separate development, state […]
Dangote Laments Visa Requirements, a Hindrance to Africans’ Continental Movement
Even for Africa’s wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote, traveling within his continent poses significant challenges. Despite doing business across multiple African countries, the Nigerian-born billionaire laments […]
Congo Assembly Votes in Speaker After Coup Attempt
On May 22nd in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s national assembly elected Vital Kamerhe as its speaker in a delayed vote. This is a […]
Kenyan President Ruto Visits US Amid Progress on Haiti Police Deployment
Kenyan President William Ruto is visiting the United States this week, amid efforts to deepen economic and security cooperation between the two nations and finalize […]