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 […]
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Morocco’s Nadia Fettah named Africa’s finance minister of the year at African banker awards
Morocco’s Finance Minister, Nadia Fettah, was awarded “Finance Minister of the Year” at the 2025 African Banker Awards held Wednesday in Abidjan, on the sidelines […]
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 […]
“Ghost Boat in the Caribbean: Tragedy at Sea Reflects West Africa’s Humanitarian Crisis”
The grim discovery of a boat carrying 11 lifeless bodies on the shores of Canouan, a tranquil island in St Vincent and the Grenadines, has […]
Power Dynamics Shape African Development Bank Presidential Race
The African Development Bank’s presidential election on May 29 promises intense competition as five candidates vie for control of the continent’s premier financial institution, with […]
South Sudan launches lifesaving vaccines to protect children, strengthen public health system
In a landmark advancement for public health infrastructure, South Sudan has formally integrated two vital childhood vaccines into its national immunization program, aimed at curbing […]
Egypt, Spain Deepen Diplomatic Alignment Amid Rising Regional Tensions
In a demonstration of deepening diplomatic synchronization, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez held a pivotal phone call on […]
Senegal’s New Government Tightens Noose on Graft as Former Minister Faces Indictment
Senegal’s anti-corruption court has formally indicted on May 26 Amadou Mansour Faye, a former community development minister and brother-in-law of ex-President Macky Sall, for allegedly […]
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 […]
Barrick Gold Rejects Mali’s Push for Temporary Control of Major Mine
Canadian mining firm Barrick Gold has firmly opposed efforts by Mali’s ruling junta to place the Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex under temporary administration, deepening a protracted […]