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 […]
Articles by Steven Addamah
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 […]
Visa walls, empty wallets: Schengen rejections cost African applicants millions
In 2024, African travelers collectively lost nearly $70 million in non-refundable Schengen visa fees, exposing a growing financial and mobility crisis. According to new data […]
Mozambique Projects Growth in Ruby Output Amid Mining Sector Resurgence
Mozambique projects a 5% increase in ruby production in 2025, expecting to extract over 4.1 million carats. This follows a dramatic 46% surge in 2024, […]
Ghana–Jamaica Labor Accord Opens New Chapter in Skilled Migration, South-South Cooperation
In a bold move to address domestic labor surpluses while strengthening South-South relations, Ghana has formalized a landmark bilateral agreement with Jamaica to export skilled […]
Faye’s Guinea-Bissau Visit Marks Shift Towards Regional Integration and Stability
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s landmark state visit to Guinea-Bissau on 26 May is being seen as more than a diplomatic formality. It signals a […]
UK Agrees to Give Mauritius Chagos Islands in a Deal That it Claims Safeguards a Vital US Base
The Government claims that the agreement with Britain signed Thursday, May 22 to cede sovereignty of the disputed Chagos Islands to Mauritius guarantees the survival […]
Kenya Urges Africa to Have Inclusive Agri-finance
In light of the effects of climate change, Kenya on Thursday, May 22 called for more inclusive and context-sensitive financing of Africa’s agricultural system to […]