Congo’s mineral war: How global demand for electronics is driving bloodshed
Goma, DRC – Violent clashes in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are escalating, with the rebel coalition Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC)
Société Générale stays in Tunisia—For now, but for How long?
Lagos, Nigeria – In an unexpected move, French banking giant Société Générale has announced that, for now, it will not sell its Tunisian
Nigeria to host 66th annual economic conference amid calls for inclusive growth
Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian Economic Society (NES) has announced its 66th Annual Conference, scheduled for 8–11 September 2025 at the Abuja Continental
Nigeria’s economic experts weigh in on Macroeconomic stability amid global uncertainty
Abuja, Nigeria – As Nigeria navigates a volatile global economic landscape, the Nigerian Economic Society (NES) has launched a nationwide survey seeking expert
South Africa’s land expropriation act sparks diplomatic tensions with the US
Lagos, Nigeria – South Africa’s Expropriation Act, recently signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa, has reignited debates over land reform and historical
The Succession and Legacy of Akinwumi Adesina at the AfDB
Johannesburg, South Africa – A few days ago, a Pan-African conference on the electrification of the African continent was held in Dar es
South Africa’s Zuma-Backed MK Party files treason complaint against AfriForum
Johannesburg, South Africa – Former South African President Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has filed a treason complaint against AfriForum, a lobby
Ghana bans First-class travel for government officials to cut costs
Accra, Ghana – President John Mahama has imposed a ban on state-funded first-class travel for government officials, including cabinet ministers, as part of
Angola takes over the African Union Presidency
João Lourenço to Lead the AU in Addis Ababa Johannesburg, South Africa – On February 14 and 15, 2025, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, will
Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s ‘Father of the Nation,’ dies at 95
Windhoek, Namibia – Former Namibian President and independence leader Sam Nujoma passed away on Saturday (8) at the age of 95. The Namibian
