Apple bets on slim design with iPhone 17 Air, but risks outweigh benefits for most consumers
CUPERTINO – Apple will unveil its long-awaited iPhone 17 Air on Tuesday, marking the first significant redesign of its flagship device in several years..
Egypt pushes mining reforms to lure global investors ahead of African Mining Week
CAIRO, September 2025 – Egypt is accelerating reforms in its mining sector, seeking to raise the industry’s contribution to GDP from under 1%.
France in Crisis: Macron’s Political Missteps and the Revolving Door at Matignon
Once regarded as a pillar of European political stability, France is now facing one of the gravest crises of the Fifth Republic. In.
Remote Work: The Promise That Couldn’t Withstand Time
LAGOS – In 2020, remote work was celebrated as the reinvention of the future. The pandemic forced millions of professionals to bring the.
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.
