Ethiopia Names New Ambassador to Somalia as Frosty Ties Thaw
Ethiopia has taken a significant step toward mending relations with Somalia by appointing Suleiman Dedefo as its new envoy, presenting his credentials to President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud this week. The move signals warming ties after months of tension sparked by Ethiopia’s controversial sea-access deal with breakaway Somaliland, which Somalia rejected as a violation of its sovereignty. […]
Orange to Use OpenAI’s LLMs to Bridge Africa’s Language Divide
Orange is leveraging OpenAI’s newest large language models (LLMs) to break down language barriers across Africa. The French telecom giant, which operates in 18 African countries, will integrate these AI systems—described by OpenAI as capable of advanced problem-solving—to enable seamless translation between local languages. This initiative builds on Orange’s 2024 partnership with OpenAI, which grants the […]
South Africa and Nigeria Deepen Ties Through Mining and Energy Partnership
South Africa and Nigeria are deepening ties through enhanced cooperation in the mining, oil, and gas sectors, following technical discussions led by South African Minister Gwede Mantashe. Nigeria hopes to tap South Africa’s mining expertise, while South Africa seeks access to Nigerian oil and gas resources and oil exploration expertise. The collaboration, part of the Nigeria-South […]
Starlink Faces Subscriber Decline in Kenya as Locals Return to Cheaper Providers
Elon Musk’s Starlink once promised to revolutionize internet access in Kenya, especially during times of political unrest when the government restricts internet access. However, barely two years after launch, many users are unplugging. High costs, slower-than-expected speeds, and limited customer support have soured urban consumers, some of whom pay up to $116 per month for what […]
Nigeria’s Banditry Crisis: Why Police Reform is the Missing Piece
Nigeria’s armed banditry crisis has spiraled into a national emergency, with over 10,000 people killed since 2023 and rural communities terrorized by kidnappings, extortion, and mass displacement. While poverty and marginalization fuel the violence, the real bottleneck is Nigeria’s crippled police force—a system so understaffed, underfunded, and mismanaged that officers lack basic necessities such as bullets, […]
Discover the Past: 7 Cultural Sites for Your Next Adventure
Africa is brimming with cultural treasures—ranging from ancient rock art to living traditions—that most travelers overlook. For instance, the ǂKhomani San of South Africa’s Kalahari Desert preserve Indigenous knowledge through storytelling and desert survival skills. Ghana’s Asante Traditional Buildings showcase centuries-old craftsmanship still in use today, while Botswana’s Tsodilo Hills (dubbed the “Louvre of the […]
Russia Pushes Central African Republic to Swap Wagner for Africa Corps
Russia is pressuring the Central African Republic (CAR) to replace Wagner mercenaries with its state-run Africa Corps—this time demanding direct cash payments for continued security. However, CAR officials are reluctant, believing Wagner’s fighters are more effective and preferring to compensate Russia with minerals rather than cash. For years, Wagner has played a pivotal role in stabilizing […]
