Karavan Press wins top African publishing prize in Algiers
Algiers, September 9, 2025 — South African independent publisher Karavan Press has won the 2025 edition of the CANEX Book Factory Prize for
African Leaders and the Temptation of Power
Across Africa, an increasing number of presidents are finding ways to remain in office beyond their constitutionally mandated terms. By amending laws, scrapping
Sierra Leone Welcomes Return of World’s Largest Civilian Hospital Ship
Freetown, Sierra Leone – The world’s largest purpose-built civilian hospital ship, the Global Mercy, has launched its third consecutive field service in Sierra
Angola-Namibia Energy Ties Strengthened at Angola Oil & Gas 2025
Cape Town, South Africa – Namibia’s Petroleum Commissioner, Maggy Shino, has called for deeper regional collaboration as African producers prepare to take a
Nigeria’s Local Governments Face Scrutiny Over Transparency and Service Delivery
Nairobi – A new programme examining Nigeria’s grassroots governance has exposed deep-seated challenges within the country’s 774 local government areas (LGAs), raising questions
Nigeria’s FIRST E&P targets 250,000 bpd by 2030 with expanded gas strategy
Lagos – FIRST Exploration and Petroleum Development Company (FIRST E&P), a Nigerian independent oil and gas producer, has set a target of 250,000
Congo signs $23bn oil deal with China’s Wing Wah to boost production and local content
Johannesburg – The Republic of the Congo has signed a $23bn hydrocarbon agreement with Chinese oil and gas company Wing Wah, in a
Michael Jordan: What the Legacy of the Greatest Basketball Player Teaches Us About Resilience and Global Inspiration
A legend beyond the game Michael Jordan has not played professional basketball for more than two decades. Yet his presence remains as strong
Nigeria to Host 2027 Intra-African Trade Fair After $118 Billion Deals From Past Editions
Johannesburg – Nigeria will host the 2027 Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF), cementing its role as a key player in Africa’s trade integration drive
Royal African Society Names Stella Okuzu as Interim Director, Signaling Deeper Focus on Africa-UK Economic Ties
London – The Royal African Society (RAS), one of the United Kingdom’s oldest Africa-focused institutions, has appointed Stella Okuzu as its Interim Director, effective
