New Dawn or Missed Opportunity? Africa’s Place in the Church After Pope Francis
As the Catholic world reflects on the passing of Pope Francis, it is Africa that perhaps feels the weight of his absence most profoundly. While […]
Month: April 2025
Liberia Cracks Down on Foreign Mining Violations in Resource-Rich Sinoe
Liberian authorities have intensified enforcement efforts in the mining sector, arresting two foreign nationals for operating an illicit semi-mechanised mining site in Sinoe County. The […]
Nigeria’s $6.84bn Balance of Payment Surplus Signals Economic Resilience and Stability
The Democratic Front (TDF) has hailed on April 21 Nigeria’s $6.84 billion balance of payment surplus for 2024 as a key indicator of economic strength […]
Uganda Faces Mounting Challenge as Mpox Crisis Deepens
Uganda is contending with an escalating public health emergency as the mpox outbreak continues to spread, with over 5,400 confirmed cases and 40 deaths reported […]
European arms sales under fire over dealing with Emirati firms suspected of Sudan’s RSF links
A joint investigation by the FRANCE 24 Observers team has revealed how European-made weapons have made their way to Sudan’s battlefields — despite EU arms […]
Concerns Mount Over Planned Privatization of Morocco’s Strategic Fertilizer Unit
Morocco’s state-owned phosphate giant OCP Group is moving forward with plans to potentially open its newly formed fertilizer subsidiary Nutricrops to private investors, raising concerns […]
Mozambique Grapples with Soaring Corruption Losses in Early 2025
Corruption continues to exact a heavy toll on Mozambique’s public coffers, with over 258 million meticais lost in just the first quarter of 2025, according […]
Ramaphosa and Putin Weigh Paths to Peace
In a show of diplomatic engagement across continents, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Russian President Vladimir Putin have recommitted to keeping communication channels open, […]
Morocco: Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan chairs opening ceremony of 17th Moroccan International Agricultural Show in Meknes
Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan chaired, on Monday at Mechouar Stinia–Sahrij Souani in Meknes, the opening ceremony of the 17th edition of the Moroccan International […]
Outcry in South Africa as Senior MK Official Attends Fugitive Pastor’s Church
Widespread condemnation has followed the recent visit of Floyd Shivambu, secretary-general of South Africa’s uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, to the church of Shepherd Bushiri, a […]