Madagascar’s military ruler appoints civilian-heavy cabinet
In a significant move to consolidate power, Madagascar’s new military-led government has unveiled a cabinet composed predominantly of civilians. This decision follows the recent coup that ousted President Andry Rajoelina, who fled the country after widespread youth-led protests over severe power and water shortages. The new interim president, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, swore in Prime Minister Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo and a team […]
Nigerian Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka banned from US
Nigerian Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has revealed that the Trump administration revoked his US visa, a decision he says he welcomes. Soyinka, 91, who won the 1986 Nobel Prize in Literature, previously destroyed his green card after Trump’s first election in 2016 and has been openly critical of the US president. Soyinka revealed the decision with […]
Motsepe’s Harmony Gold acquires Australian copper mine
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s Harmony Gold has completed its $1.01 billion acquisition of MAC Copper Limited, owner of the high-grade CSA Copper Mine in New South Wales, Australia. Funded through cash reserves and a $1.25 billion bridging facility, the deal solidifies Harmony’s bold expansion into the global copper market. CEO Beyers Nel said the acquisition […]
Tanzania votes amid opposition crackdown
Polls are open in Tanzania for a pivotal election that is expected to extend the ruling party’s six-decade hold on power. President Samia Suluhu Hassan is seeking her first full term after completing the late John Magufuli’s mandate, in an election clouded by significant controversy. Notably, the main opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, is imprisoned on treason charges. Another key candidate, from the second-largest […]
Envoy warns budget cuts threaten CAR peace gains
The UN’s envoy to the Central African Republic (CAR), Valentine Rugwabiza, says the country’s peace process has “regained momentum” following an April ceasefire between the government and two major armed groups. Speaking to the UN Security Council, Rugwabiza credited the deal and ongoing disarmament efforts for the security improvements in the country’s central and northwestern regions. She highlighted the upcoming […]
Mali jails former PM over social media post
Former Malian Prime Minister Moussa Mara has been sentenced to one year in prison for expressing support for political prisoners in a social media post. The 50-year-old, who served from 2014 to 2015, was convicted by a Bamako cybercrime court of “undermining state credibility” and “opposing legitimate authority.” In his July 4 post, Mara voiced “unwavering solidarity” […]
Adebayo Jolaoso’s “Eclectic” redefines Nigerian fashion storytelling
Adebayo Jolaoso’s debut photo book, Eclectic, offers a vivid, behind-the-scenes look at Nigeria’s booming fashion industry. Spanning 704 pages and 700 images, the book documents six years of backstage life at Lagos Fashion Week, Arise Fashion Week, and GTCO Fashion Week—capturing the frenzy, beauty, and humanity that power Nigeria’s biggest fashion shows. What began as Jolaoso’s fascination with backstage […]
