France to Return Côte d’Ivoire’s ‘Facebook Drum’ After Over a Century
In a historic step toward reckoning with its colonial past, France has approved the return of the Ayôkwé Djidji ‘talking drum’ to Côte d’Ivoire. The massive 430-kilo drum, seized by colonial forces in 1916 from the Ebrié people, once served as a powerful tool of long-distance communication. After being housed in the Musée du Quai Branly in […]
Africa Launches PAPSSCARD To Drive Pan-African Financial Integration And Digital Payments
The selection for each scholarship will be based on request by First Lady Office, Ministry of Health and / or Medical Society with the aim to fill the gaps of public healthcare system in each country Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, commemorates World Health Day 2025 in collaboration with Africa’s […]
One-Term Warning? Gen Z Uprising Tests Ruto’s Hold on Power
Kenya’s President William Ruto is facing a wave of Gen Z-led protests that could define his political future. Demonstrators have taken to the streets of Kenya in protest of high living costs, police brutality, and broken promises. Their rallying cry of “Ruto wantam,” a phrase meaning Ruto one-term, demonstrates their antagonism towards the president. Despite winning […]
Africa’s Battle with a Warming World Intensifies
A new global review reveals that climate change has doubled the number of heatwaves worldwide, with Africa bearing the brunt. Between May 2024 and May 2025, nearly 4 billion people endured 30 extra days of extreme heat. In addition, there were 67 extreme heat events, of which 14 affected African nations. An extreme heat event causes harm […]
Lesotho Declares State of Disaster as Trade Woes Deepen Economic Crisis
Lesotho has declared a national state of disaster as the country reels from soaring youth unemployment and uncertainty over the potential imposition of US trade tariffs. The textile-reliant economy—a major beneficiary of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)—faces a potential loss of 40,000 jobs if the deal isn’t renewed by September. Though a steep 50% […]
Tunisia Jails Opposition in Mass Trial Amid Rising Authoritarianism
Tunisia has handed lengthy prison sentences to 21 political figures, including opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi, in a sweeping crackdown that critics say threatens the country’s democratic legacy. Ghannouchi, head of the Ennahda Party and former speaker of the now-dissolved parliament, received 14 years for alleged links to terrorism—charges his lawyers dismiss as baseless and reliant on […]
Diplomatic Turbulence: Libya Deports EU Ministers Over Entry Dispute
A high-profile EU delegation, including ministers from Italy, Greece, and Malta, as well as EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner, was abruptly deported by eastern Libyan authorities for allegedly violating entry protocols. The eastern administration, led by Osama Hammad and backed by military commander Khalifa Hifter, deemed the visit a breach of diplomatic norms and national sovereignty. […]
Namibia Uncovered: Eight Adventures You Can’t Miss
Namibia, a southwestern African nation, is an adventurer’s paradise teeming with desert wonders and wild encounters. Whether hiking the crimson dunes of Sossusvlei at sunrise or sleeping under the stars on the Tok Tokkie Trails, the Namib Desert offers unique beauty and stillness. Though arid, the country has an abundance of wildlife, including desert elephants, rhinos, […]
Africa Pushes for Four More World Heritage Listings
Africa’s cultural and natural treasures are under the global spotlight as four sites from Guinea-Bissau, Sierra Leone, Cameroon, and Malawi are up for inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List. If approved, these additions will raise sub-Saharan Africa’s tally to 112 sites. Under Director-General Audrey Azoulay’s leadership, UNESCO has boosted African representation, pairing site recognition with […]
PAPSSCARD: Africa Launches Landmark Pan-African Payment Card Scheme
The new card represents a major leap in Africa’s efforts to achieve financial sovereignty by building resilient and independent payment systems Africa has marked a significant step towards financial independence following the launch of PAPSSCARD, the continent’s first Pan-African card scheme. Unveiled on June 27 at the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings (www.Afreximbank.com) in Abuja, Nigeria, […]
