Trump’s G20 absence creates opening for African leadership
The first G20 summit hosted in Africa is unfolding under unusual circumstances, marked by a conspicuous empty chair for US President Donald Trump. His administration’s boycott, citing unsubstantiated claims about South Africa, has created a significant leadership vacuum. However, analysts suggest this absence may actually benefit the summit by removing a source of potential disruption and […]
Morocco’s Dakhla Port aims to fuel regional growth
Morocco is investing $1.6 billion to develop the Dakhla Atlantic Port, aiming to transform the remote southern coastline into a major hub for regional trade by 2030, as well as a strategic gateway connecting Africa to global markets. The deepwater port, built on an island connected to the mainland by a 1.3 km bridge, is designed […]
Ethiopia and Russian firm partner on landmark aluminum smelter
Russian aluminum giant RUSAL has signed a $1 billion Memorandum of Understanding with Ethiopian Investment Holdings to build a 500,000-ton annual capacity aluminum smelter in Ethiopia. The project, expected to take three to four years to complete, will potentially operate for up to 50 years, creating East Africa’s first major aluminum refining hub and boosting the continent’s […]
Top bankers decry Africa’s high borrowing costs
Top African bankers warn that the continent pays a “scandalous” premium on borrowing due to credit ratings that are often far lower than justified. During the recent Bloomberg Africa Business Summit, CEOs from Standard Bank, Absa, and Access Bank argued that African nations’ credit ratings are systematically undervalued by about four notches compared to similar sovereigns elsewhere. […]
Salah, Hakimi, and Osimhen vie for African football’s top honor
CAF has unveiled the top contenders for the 2025 Men’s Awards, building excitement ahead of the November 19 ceremony in Rabat, Morocco. Leading the spotlight are Mohamed Salah, Achraf Hakimi, and Victor Osimhen, whose standout performances across Europe have earned them spots on the coveted Player of the Year shortlist. Their inclusion sets the tone for a […]
How dozens escaped Gaza on clandestine flights
Hundreds of Palestinians have recently arrived in South Africa on mysterious charter flights from Gaza, raising questions about who coordinated their escape and why. Many paid thousands of dollars to Al-Majd Europe, a little-known group accused of operating with opaque methods. Their journey involved secretive bus convoys, tense Israeli checkpoints, and a flight to an undisclosed destination […]
Why water security is national security in Africa
Water may seem ordinary, but in Africa it is a decisive force shaping national security, borders, and economic stability. Control of rivers influences everything from social cohesion to international relations, as seen in disputes over the Chobe, Orange, and Nile rivers. These cases show how shifting channels, colonial-era decisions, and competing sovereign claims can spark tension. […]
The “30% of global minerals” myth is holding Africa back
A pervasive myth is distorting global and African strategies toward the continent’s economic potential: the claim that Africa holds 30% of the world’s mineral reserves. An analyst argues this statistic is deeply flawed, noting that Africa’s actual share of global production and reserves for critical minerals is below 5%. This mischaracterization, promoted for decades, leads to […]
NGO accuses Nestlé of endangering African babies
Nestlé is facing fresh scrutiny after a new Public Eye investigation alleged the company adds sugar to Cerelac baby cereals sold across Africa, despite only selling sugar-free versions in Europe. The findings, which showed added sugar in 90 percent of samples tested, clash with World Health Organization guidelines warning that early sugar exposure can fuel childhood […]
Nigerian filmmakers struggle for access to archival footage
For Nigerian documentary filmmakers, accessing archival materials remains a costly and challenging task, often hindering storytelling and historical exploration. Yusuf Ishaya’s research for FESTAC 77: Exploration of Heritage highlighted these obstacles, as he struggled for months to obtain rare footage from the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization, only succeeding days before his deadline. […]
