Brussels – The European Union collected €56 million in 2023 from visa applications submitted by African citizens that were ultimately denied. This staggering figure highlights a system that, under the guise of international cooperation, has become a lucrative engine profiting from the hopes and hardships of thousands of Africans seeking legal travel to Europe..
Washington, USA – Amazon took a major step into the competitive world of satellite internet on Monday, successfully deploying 27 satellites from its ambitious Project Kuiper — part of a planned constellation of over 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit. The mission was carried out by United Launch Alliance (ULA) using its Atlas V rocket,
Lagos, Nigeria – From the mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo to Brazil’s Cerrado, from Zimbabwe’s lithium belts to China’s vast processing hubs, a new global race for critical minerals is redrawing power maps, resurrecting colonial tensions, and exposing deep contradictions in the world’s transition to clean energy. AfricaHeadline Reports Team editorial@africaheadline.com
Nairobi, Kenya – A delegation from Angola’s Credit Guarantee Fund (FGC), led by its Board Chairman, Luzayadio Simba, met with Ronald Indimuli, CEO of Kenya’s Credit Guarantee System, on Wednesday, 23 April, to exchange insights on supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs). AfricaHeadline Reports Team editorial@africaheadline.com The discussions focused on best practices for
Luanda, Angola – Paul Napou, president of the National Human Rights Commission of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has raised alarming concerns about the worsening human rights situation in the eastern regions of the country, pointing to a surge in violence linked to armed groups, notably the M23 rebels, and the alleged involvement of
Lagos, Nigeria – Donald Trump has reversed his stance on tariffs after causing significant turmoil in global financial markets. The decision comes following weeks of unprecedented volatility sparked directly by the former U.S. president’s abrupt and unpredictable policy moves. AfricaHeadline Reports Team editorial@africaheadline.com Global markets quickly rebounded after Trump’s announcement of a partial
Nairob, Kenya – In a strong and assertive stance, Korir Sing’Oei, a senior Kenyan government official, pledged on Tuesday (8) that the country would “firmly defend” the removal of new tariffs imposed by the United States, arguing they contradict the current African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a preferential trade arrangement approved by the U.S.
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo — Former President Joseph Kabila has announced his return to Congolese politics after nearly five years away, a decision expected to significantly reshape the country’s fragile political landscape and raise critical questions regarding legality and his true intentions. AfricaHeadline Reports Team editorial@africaheadline.com In a carefully crafted statement, Kabila
Luanda, Angola – In a crucial address that reflected both candor and resolve, Angola’s Minister of State for Economic Coordination, José de Lima Massano, laid bare the economic turbulence the country has endured over the past decade—while presenting a roadmap toward recovery, stabilization, and long-term growth. Delivered in the shadow of Angola’s persistent dependence on
Johannesburg, South Africa – Angola’s abrupt decision to withdraw from the mediation process between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda has sent shockwaves through African diplomatic circles. Although officially framed as a strategic shift, sources close to the matter confirm the move was the result of mounting frustration, deliberate acts of diplomatic bad
