10 Times African Leaders Shook the UN General Assembly
Finding a definitive, ranked list of the “10 Most Controversial Speeches by African Leaders” at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) is challenging, as “controversial”... Read more.
Niger Takes Full Control of Its Gold Mine from Australian Operator
Niger has sent shockwaves across Africa’s mining and investment landscape. In late September, the transitional government led by General Abdourahamane Tiani announced... Read more.
African Countries That Don’t Recognize the State of Palestine
While the vast majority of the African continent has long extended diplomatic recognition to the State of Palestine, a critical mass of over 50 African Union (AU)... Read more.
Elon Musk and the Battle Over H-1B Visas in the Global Talent Economy
A seismic shift is underway in the U.S. immigration landscape, shaking Silicon Valley and reverberating through Africa’s booming tech scene. The Biden administration’s... Read more.
These 10 African Countries Still Pay France’s Colonial Tax Through the CFA Franc System in 2025
For decades, the CFA franc has been at the heart of heated debates about sovereignty, economic dependence, and neo-colonialism in Africa. As of 2025, between 10... Read more.
Burkina Faso Scraps Visa Fees for Africans
Imagine an Africa where traveling from Lagos to Ouagadougou feels as seamless as moving from Nairobi to Mombasa. That dream just moved closer to reality. Burkina... Read more.
The Washington Accord and the Battle for Africa’s Critical Minerals
In a ceremony staged for global cameras, U.S. President Donald Trump announced what was billed as a breakthrough for Central Africa: a peace agreement between the... Read more.
Ghana’s Deportee Deal Sparks Rights Lawsuit and Pan-African Backlash
Ghana is facing mounting legal and diplomatic pressure after a group of West African migrants, recently deported from the United States, filed a lawsuit against... Read more.
In a Rare Public Rebuke, Daughter of Cameroon’s 92-Year-Old President Opposes His Bid to Extend Rule
In a move that has sent shockwaves from the corridors of power in Yaoundé to the digital spaces where Africa’s youth are forging a new political identity,... Read more.
Rwanda Launches Africa’s First Self-Flying Electric Air Taxi
In a landmark moment for African innovation, Rwanda has launched the continent’s first public flight of a self-flying electric air taxi, a stunning spectacle... Read more.