Madagascar’s President Responds to Mass Demonstrations with Cabinet Shake-Up
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has dissolved his government following youth-led protests over power and water shortages that left at least 22 dead and more than 100 injured. Inspired by recent youth movements in Kenya and Nepal, thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Antananarivo, demanding accountability and reform. Rajoelina acknowledged public frustration, apologizing for his […]
Removal from Grey List Could Boost Africa’s Largest Economies
Nigeria and South Africa are on track to be removed from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) “grey list” as early as October, signaling progress in curbing money laundering and terrorist financing. Both countries were placed under heightened monitoring in February 2023 for gaps in addressing illicit financial flows. However, recent on-site inspections suggest that authorities in […]
Cannes Spotlight: Nigerian Film Proves African Stories Are Global
Akinola Davies Jr.’s debut feature, My Father’s Shadow, proves that African stories carry universal resonance. Rooted in childhood memories and set against Nigeria’s political upheaval in 1993, the film follows two brothers reconnecting with their estranged father while reflecting broader themes of love, grief, and identity. Shot entirely in Lagos and Ibadan with a predominantly Nigerian […]
African Airlines Outpace Global Rivals with 11% Cargo Growth
African airlines posted the strongest cargo demand growth worldwide in August 2025, with volumes surging 11% year-on-year, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Capacity also expanded by 12.3%, highlighting the sector’s resilience and growing importance in global trade. This performance far outpaced the global average of 4.1% growth, marking the sixth consecutive month of rising […]
South African Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa Found Dead in Paris
South Africa mourns the sudden death of Nkosinathi Emmanuel “Nathi” Mthethwa, its ambassador to France, whose body was found in Paris just a day after he was reported missing. The 57-year-old former Police Minister had also served as Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture, and played a key role on the 2010 FIFA World Cup Local Organising […]
How Malaria Eradication Could Become a $4 Trillion Economic Opportunity
A new report reveals that combating malaria is one of the world’s most strategic economic investments, not just a health imperative. Researchers from Malaria No More argue that achieving global malaria reduction goals could unleash a staggering $4 trillion in additional economic output by 2030. The study frames the disease as a direct threat to supply […]
Nile Floods Spark New Tensions Over Ethiopia’s Mega-Dam
A new diplomatic and environmental dispute is swirling around the Nile River following recent flooding in Sudan. The flooding, which occurred after water levels along the Nile’s tributaries surged, damaging farmland and homes, resulted in speculation that Ethiopia’s massive new Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) was a contributing factor. Critics suggest that faulty turbine operations prevented Ethiopia […]
Preservationists Battle to Save Sudan’s Shattered Treasures
Sudan’s rich cultural heritage is under siege as preservationists struggle to salvage what remains after more than two years of civil war. The National Museum in Khartoum, once a treasure trove of artifacts, now lies scarred by shattered glass, bullet casings, and looted antiquities. Officials estimate around 4,000 artifacts are missing nationwide, including hundreds from museums in […]
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf makes commitment to build the African Women’s House: A first-of-its-kind pan African hub for women’s leadership
At the Clinton Global Initiative’s 20th Anniversary meeting, the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development (EJS Center) announced a landmark USD 30 million Commitment to Action to establish the African Women’s House and scale existing programming at the Center, as a bold investment in the future of women’s leadership across the continent. […]
