Chad: 20-Year Sentence for Opposition Leader
Succès Masra Found Guilty of Inciting Violence, Being Complicit in Murder The guilty verdict and 20-year sentence imposed on August 9, 2025, on Succès Masra, leader of Chad’s main opposition party, is the culmination of a trial based on politically motivated charges, Human Rights Watch said today. Masra, the former prime minister, is an ardent critic […]
Pretoria Pushes New Trade Offer to Avoid Costly US Tariffs
South Africa is preparing to submit a revised trade proposal to the United States in an urgent bid to lower the 30% tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, which threaten 30,000 jobs in key sectors like automotive and agriculture. Trade Minister Parks Tau confirmed that a revised proposal, approved by the cabinet, will be submitted to Washington […]
Togo’s ‘Constitutional Coup’ Raises Fears of a Dictator Playbook
Togo’s political landscape has taken an alarming turn as President Faure Gnassingbe engineered what critics call a “constitutional coup,” stepping down as president only to assume greater powers as head of a newly created Council of Ministers. The move, enabled by his party’s parliamentary majority, allows Gnassingbe to effectively rule indefinitely without facing elections, continuing his family’s […]
Congo Army and M23 Rebels Resume Fighting Despite Ceasefire Deal
Fighting has resumed between the Congolese army and M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, just weeks after both sides agreed to a permanent ceasefire. The clashes erupted around Mulamba in South Kivu province, with both sides deploying reinforcements and using heavy weapons, according to local sources. This violence comes despite a July 19 peace […]
Dangote Refinery Deploys Gas-Powered Truck Fleet to Bypass Middlemen
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery is set to roll out 4,000 natural gas-powered trucks on August 15 in a $469.9 million investment aimed at transforming local fuel distribution. The trucks will enable direct supply of refined products to retailers, manufacturers, telecommunications firms, and other major consumers, reducing reliance on middlemen. This strategic play positions Dangote to control the entire […]
Rabat’s Jewelry Museum Shines a Light on Morocco’s Artistic Legacy
Rabat’s National Museum of Jewelry offers visitors a glittering journey through Morocco’s cultural heritage, housing an impressive collection of traditional adornments from across the kingdom. Located near the oceanfront, the museum displays Amazigh silverwork, urban luxury pieces, and meaningful Saharan designs that tell stories of Morocco’s diverse communities. Originally established in 1915 within historic pavilions dating […]
MKP and ActionSA Refuse to Join South Africa’s Unity Government
South Africa’s political landscape remains divided as the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) flatly rejected the African National Congress (ANC)’s proposal to join the Government of National Unity (GNU), calling the current arrangement with the Democratic Alliance (DA) “racist.” MKP spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela stated they would only consider talks with the ANC and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) if […]
Ghana vs. Rwanda: Two Paths to Unlocking Africa’s Mineral Wealth
Many African nations still lack detailed knowledge of their own mineral resources, a gap rooted in colonial-era data hoarding and reinforced by modern political dynamics. For instance, Ghana, despite being Africa’s top gold producer, has avoided major geological mapping due to short-term political priorities and vested interests in the sector, relying instead on private mining firms […]
Prince Harry Weighs New Charity Venture After Sentebale Fallout
Prince Harry is exploring options to continue his philanthropic work in Africa following his departure from Sentebale, the charity he co-founded in 2006. The move comes after a public dispute with the organization’s chair, Dr. Sophie Chandauka, who had accused him of bullying—allegations the Charity Commission found no systemic evidence to support. Harry and his co-founder, Prince […]
Niger Probes Record-Breaking Mars Rock Auction Over Smuggling Claims
The world’s largest known Mars meteorite — a 54-pound rock named NWA 16788 — sold for over $5 million at a New York auction last month. In Niger, where it was discovered in the Sahara in 2023, authorities have launched an investigation into alleged “illicit international trafficking.” Officials claim it may have been smuggled and have suspended […]
