Nvidia backs Cassava to boost Africa’s digital infrastructure
Cassava Technologies has secured investment from US chipmaker Nvidia to accelerate the expansion of its digital infrastructure across more than 30 African countries. The company, founded by Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa, operates fiber optic networks, data centers, and cloud storage services across Africa. While neither company has disclosed the size of the investment, the announcement comes on […]
South Africa launches youth fund to fight unemployment
South Africa is launching a $135 million Youth Fund to support youth-owned small and medium enterprises, part of a government effort to tackle the country’s persistently high youth unemployment. Nearly half of South Africans aged 15–34 are jobless, highlighting the urgent need for targeted economic interventions. Unlike previous small grant programs, this fund will provide much larger […]
How Nigeria can shield its democracy
As military takeovers resurge across West Africa, a pressing question emerges: could Nigeria be next? A political analyst warns that the same conditions fueling recent coups—widespread corruption, severe economic hardship, and deep-seated public discontent—are alarmingly present in Nigeria. These issues are compounded by lingering colonial-era divisions and significant foreign influence, creating a volatile mix. To protect […]
Egypt’s Grand Egyptian Museum opens its doors
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), a monumental project decades in the making, is now fully open to the public. This colossal complex, situated near the Giza Pyramids, is a modern marvel that offers visitors an unprecedented journey through seven millennia of Egyptian history. The museum houses over 100,000 artifacts, including the complete collection of Tutankhamun and […]
Africa’s legal tradition faces a makeover
In courtrooms across Africa, a colonial-era fashion statement is sparking a modern debate. While Britain has moved to make barristers’ wigs optional, many of its former colonies still require judges and lawyers to wear the long, white horsehair wigs. Some defend this tradition as a symbol of legal dignity and impartiality. However, a growing number of […]
RSF’s Hemedti promises probe after reported mass killings
Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) chief, Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti), has pledged to investigate alleged atrocities committed by his troops during their capture of el-Fasher, the army’s last stronghold in Darfur. His promise follows mounting global outrage over reports that more than 460 civilians were massacred, including patients at the city’s last functioning hospital. While Hemedti apologized for the “disaster,” rights […]
Senegal’s parliament blocks treason probe against ex-president
Senegal’s parliament has rejected a motion to charge former president Macky Sall with high treason, handing him a reprieve from potential prosecution. The proposal, introduced by ruling PASTEF party lawmaker Guy Marius Sagna, accused Sall of financial mismanagement during his presidency, including allegedly concealing $7 billion in national debt and taking unauthorized loans. However, lawmakers dismissed the motion on procedural grounds, ruling […]
Mali cancels dozens of exploration licenses
Mali’s military government has revoked more than 90 mining exploration permits in a sweeping industry overhaul, affecting subsidiaries of major firms such as Harmony Gold, IAMGOLD, Cora Gold, Birimian Gold, and Resolute Mining. The decree, signed by Mines Minister Amadou Keita, voids permits issued between 2015 and 2022, freeing the affected areas for reassignment. Though no official reasons […]
Irish play sparks post-colonial reflection in Senegal
An Irish theatrical masterpiece is finding a powerful new voice in West Africa. Brian Friel’s celebrated play “Translations,” which explores the impact of British colonial rule in 19th-century Ireland, is being performed by a Senegalese cast in Dakar. The story, which centers on the anglicization of Gaelic place names, deeply resonates with actors and audiences in […]
