Godwin Obi ALP ‘22’s Global Leadership Journey from Nigeria to Princeton University
Contributed by Aspire Institute Embarking on an extraordinary journey from Makurdi in Benue State, Nigeria, to the prestigious halls of Princeton University, Aspire Leaders Program alumnus, Godwin Obi, shared an inspiring narrative of resilience, determination, and the transformative power of education in a recent interview. Now a doctoral candidate in the department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering working […]
Tanzanian hip hop artist Frida Amani named UNEP Advocate
Nairobi, Kenya, 2 December 2025-/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) today named Tanzanian hip hop artist Frida Amani as its first-ever Advocate for Ecosystem Restoration. The designation comes ahead of the seventh session of the UN Environment Assembly, in Nairobi. With more than one million social media followers, Frida Amani is among East […]
Washington–Pretoria tensions escalate as South Africa is omitted from 2026 G20 summit
The diplomatic divide between Washington and Pretoria deepened this week after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that South Africa will not be invited to participate in the 2026 G20 summit, scheduled to take place in Miami. The move is unprecedented — and it raises significant questions about the future of multilateral cooperation at a moment […]
Nigeria grants asylum to Guinea-Bissau candidate
Nigeria has granted asylum to Guinea-Bissau’s presidential candidate, Fernando Dias da Costa, providing him with refuge in its embassy after a military coup upended the nation’s election process. Dias, the main challenger to ousted President Umaro Sissoco Embaló, fled following threats of arrest. The coup, staged three days after the vote, suspended the electoral process, imposed restrictions […]
Ghana eyes 2027 for first nuclear power plant
Ghana is taking concrete steps to join Africa’s nuclear energy race and is targeting 2027 to begin construction of its first power plant. The government has identified two preferred sites, with preparatory work and land acquisition already underway. This initiative is a key part of Ghana’s strategy to diversify its energy mix and achieve near-universal electricity […]
Groundbreaking HIV drug reaches Southern Africa
South Africa, Eswatini, and Zambia have launched the first public rollouts of lenacapavir, a groundbreaking HIV-prevention injection taken twice a year that reduces transmission risk by over 99.9%. The rollout in South Africa, overseen by Wits University and funded by Unitaid, marks one of the first real-world uses of the drug in low- and middle-income countries, […]
ECOWAS engages Guinea-Bissau’s military leaders
ECOWAS mediators, led by Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio, met with Guinea-Bissau’s transitional leaders to seek a peaceful resolution following last week’s military coup. The discussions, described as “constructive,” focused on restoring constitutional order and resuming the electoral process stalled by the military’s ousting of President Umaro Sissoco Embaló. Transitional authorities, including Transitional President Gen. Horta […]
Exhibit captures Ghana’s post-independence spirit
The exhibition Light & Shadow: A Movement in Stills offers a poignant visual journey into Ghana’s formative post-independence years through the lens of photographer Willis Bell. Opening in Accra, the collection captures the vibrant energy and hopeful spirit of a new nation, from bustling industrial sites and cultural dances to quiet moments of daily life. Bell’s unique […]
Mali reclaims $1.2 billion from miners
Mali has reclaimed $1.2 billion in unpaid mining taxes after a sweeping audit exposed major revenue shortfalls, marking one of the country’s largest recoveries from its extractive sector. This financial clawback, which far exceeded initial targets, results from a newly enacted mining code designed to boost national revenues. The stricter law increases royalties, grants the state larger […]
Nigeria’s defense minister quits as kidnappings surge
Nigeria’s defense minister has resigned on health grounds during a severe national security crisis marked by a shocking surge in kidnappings. In just two weeks, nearly 500 people have been abducted by armed bandits, including a horrific mass kidnapping of over 300 students from a boarding school. This relentless violence, occurring alongside a deadly Islamist insurgency, has […]
