African Business Stories Celebrates One Year of Impact with Launch of Inaugural Impact Report and Presentation of Africa Champion Award to Prof. Benedict Oramah, President Afreximbank at UNGA
Prof. Benedict Oramah, President Afreximbank and Akaego Okoye, Founder African Business Stories NEW YORK, United States of America, 02nd October 2025-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- On the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, African Business Stories (ABS) marked the one-year anniversary of its flagship Roundtable Series with two milestones: the presentation of its inaugural Africa Champion Award to Prof. […]
Chad’s Weaponization of Citizenship
Dangerous Turn Violates Human Rights and Sends Messages to Activists On September 17, the Chadian authorities published a decree purporting to strip blogger Makaila Nguebla and journalist Charfadine Galmaye Saleh of their nationality. The move marks a chilling escalation in the repression of dissent. By wielding citizenship as a political weapon, the government not only violates international […]
AfroTalks and the Shaping of Africa’s Conversations
Across Africa, there is a growing recognition that narratives matter. The way a continent tells its own story influences how its people see themselves, how policies are shaped and how the world engages with it. AfroTalks has emerged as part of this shift not as an entertainment event or a conference series, but as a […]
Sarz Releases Debut Album Protect Sarz at All Costs With Star-studded Lineup
The 12-Track Album Features Gunna, Asake, Fireboy DML, WizKid, Lojay, Libianca, Skillibeng and more Nigerian producer, artist, and DJ Sarz officially released his highly anticipated debut album Protect Sarz At All Costs, available now through UnitedMasters. [STREAM PROTECT SARZ AT ALL COSTS] Recognized globally as a trailblazer of the Afrobeats movement, Sarz presents a bold, […]
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery Resolves Labor Dispute, Ending Supply Threat
Nigeria’s Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association (Pengassan) has agreed to end its strike at the Dangote oil refinery after two days of talks with government and company officials. The labor action, triggered by the dismissal of over 800 workers accused of sabotage, threatened crude supplies to Africa’s largest refinery and could have disrupted gasoline production […]
Harare to Host Permanent Headquarters for Intra-African Trade Fair
The Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) is set to establish a permanent headquarters in Harare, Zimbabwe, after beating bids from five other African countries. This decision aims to create a sustainable and scalable institution that is aligned with the vision of the African Continental Free Trade Area. Zimbabwe was chosen for its pledge to provide land for expansion, […]
Gabon’s Ruling Party Leads in First Post-Coup Legislative Vote
Gabon has taken a significant step in its political transition with the organization of its first legislative elections since the 2023 coup. The Democratic Union of Builders (UDB), the party of current President General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, secured a strong lead in the elections, winning 55 out of 145 National Assembly seats. This outcome solidifies the […]
Can Bobi Wine Break Museveni’s Four-Decade Grip on Power?
As Uganda gears up for presidential and parliamentary elections in January 2026, Bobi Wine, the musician-turned-politician, hopes to end Yoweri Museveni’s 40-year rule. To do this, Wine and his National Unity Platform (NUP) aim to expand support beyond their strongholds and energize voters with an improved manifesto. However, his charge faces significant challenges, including internal party […]
FIFA Sanction Deals Major Blow to South Africa’s World Cup Hopes
In a stunning twist for Africa’s World Cup qualifiers, FIFA has stripped South Africa of three critical points for fielding an ineligible player. The sanction pertains to midfielder Teboho Mokoena, who participated in a March match against Lesotho despite being suspended, prompting FIFA to award a 3–0 victory to Lesotho and fine the South African Football […]
Zimbabwe Aims to Be Africa’s Blueberry Capital with New China Deal
Zimbabwe, Africa’s leading tobacco producer, is cultivating an ambitious new identity as a hub for blueberries. A landmark deal with China, the world’s largest importer of the fruit, will allow Zimbabwean blueberries to enter the Chinese market tariff-free, offering farmers a lucrative opportunity. While tobacco sales remain higher, growers are excitedly pivoting towards the “superfood,” citing […]
