South African Journalists Rally in Cape Town for Protection of Gaza Colleagues
More than 2,000 people joined a protest march in Sea Point, Cape Town, on Sunday, August 17, led by South African journalists and media workers […]
Articles by Steven Addamah
25 Missing After Boat Capsizes in Northwestern Nigeria
At least 25 people are missing after a boat capsized on a river in Sokoto state, northwestern Nigeria, while transporting passengers to a market, authorities […]
India’s oil pivot: from Moscow to Lagos in high-stakes global shift
In a stunning pivot driven by geopolitical pressure, India has slashed its Russian oil imports and turned to Nigeria — Africa’s top producer — as […]
Uganda Launches $250m Chinese-Owned Gold Mine to Boost Exports and Value Addition
Uganda has inaugurated on August 17 its first large-scale gold mine, a $250 million project in Busia district owned by Chinese firm Wagagai Mining (U) […]
Nigeria and Brazil to Seal Historic Direct Flight Agreement During Tinubu’s Visit
Nigeria is set to sign a landmark Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) with Brazil during President Bola Tinubu’s upcoming state visit to Brasilia, following his […]
At Least 25 Trapped as Gold Mine Collapses in Northern Tanzania
At least 25 miners remain trapped after the collapse of the Nyandolwa gold mine in Tanzania’s northwestern Shinyanga Region, President Samia Suluhu Hassan confirmed on […]
COMESA Urged to Strengthen Regional Health Systems for Future Resilience
Zambian Vice President Mutale Nalumango has called for deeper cooperation among Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) member States to enhance access to […]
South Africa Launches Nationwide Dialogue on Poverty, Inequality and Governance Amid Political Divisions
South Africa begins today, August 15, a “national dialogue” aimed at tackling deep-rooted challenges such as poverty, inequality, crime, corruption, and high unemployment. Initiated by […]
Angola Bets on Gas Boom as Oil Output Stalls Post-OPEC Exit
Angola is shifting its energy strategy toward natural gas as oil production stagnates, despite its exit from OPEC. Azule Energy, a BP-Eni joint venture, recently […]
AfDB Commits $500m to Propel Ethiopia’s $10bn Mega-Airport Project
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has pledged a $500 million loan towards Ethiopia’s new $10 billion international airport in Bishoftu, southeast of Addis Ababa. The […]