Botswana Braces for Economic Stagnation as Diamond Revenue Plummets
Botswana’s economic outlook for 2025 has dimmed considerably, with officials now preparing to revise growth projections to near zero. The development stems from the prolonged […]
Articles by Steven Addamah
African airlines struggle for profit amid global aviation boom
Despite a record-breaking year for global air travel, African airlines remain the least profitable worldwide, earning a collective net profit of just $200 million in […]
Nigeria: Kano Mourns as Fatal Crash Claims Lives of Sports Delegation Returning from Festival
In a tragic turn of events that has cast a sombre veil over Nigeria’s sporting community, Kano State has declared Monday, June 2, as a […]
Grief and Devastation as Death Toll from Mokwa Floods Surpasses 200
More than 200 lives have been lost following catastrophic flooding in the Nigerian town of Mokwa, situated in north-central Niger State. The torrential rains, believed […]
Angola Seeks to Attract Agricultural Investment at Upcoming U.S.-Africa Business Summit
Angola is positioning itself as a prime destination for agricultural investment ahead of the 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit, scheduled to take place in Luanda from […]
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 […]
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 […]