How One Woman Found Her Inner Strength to Overcome Breast Cancer
When life takes an unexpected turn, resilience often becomes our greatest ally. For Ida Chibweza, that truth came into sharp focus when, just before the COVID-19 pandemic, her plans for the future were suddenly rewritten by three words no one ever wants to hear: “You have cancer.” At the time, Ida was approaching 40, thriving […]
World Robot Olympiad Expands in Africa, Empowering Youth Through Robotics and Innovation
56 students were introduced to robotics (including 20 students with special needs), at the Robotics Bootcamp in July 2025, in preparation for the WRO Tanzania national finals on 3 October 2025 Singapore 14 October 2025-/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The World Robot Olympiad (WRO), one of the world’s largest robotics competitions, has expanded significantly across Africa. From […]
Opposition candidate declares victory as Cameroon awaits official election results
Cameroon’s opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma has declared victory in the October 12 presidential election, urging long-serving President Paul Biya to concede and “honor the truth of the ballot box.” Tchiroma, a former government spokesperson and minister, broke from Biya’s regime earlier this year and led a campaign backed by multiple opposition parties and civic groups. He praised […]
Military seizes control in Madagascar after president is impeached
Madagascar’s military has seized control of the government following the impeachment of President Andry Rajoelina for desertion of duty, dissolving all institutions except the lower house of parliament, which had voted for Rajoelina’s ouster. Earlier, Rajoelina attempted to preempt the vote by dissolving the National Assembly, claiming the move was necessary to restore order and strengthen democracy. […]
Nigeria moves to reshape its democracy with landmark gender bill
Nigeria is considering a landmark bill designed to increase the low number of women in its legislatures, a representation that currently ranks as the lowest in Africa. The law, proposed by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, would amend the country’s current constitution to reserve 183 seats for women across the National Assembly and state houses, a change that […]
DR Congo orders Rwandan FDLR rebels to surrender
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s military has ordered the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), a Rwandan rebel group operating in Congo’s eastern provinces, to disarm and surrender unconditionally. This directive, which calls for the militants to submit to government authorities or the UN mission, is a key step in implementing a US-brokered peace deal […]
Cape Verde makes history with first-ever World Cup qualification
The island nation of Cape Verde has officially qualified for its first-ever FIFA World Cup in a stunning football fairytale. The Blue Sharks secured their historic place by defeating Eswatini 3-0 in their final group match, a victory that allowed them to top their qualifying group. After a tense first half in which both teams seemed evenly […]
EU commits billions to boost South Africa’s green economy
The European Union has announced plans to invest $13.3 billion in South Africa to boost clean energy, infrastructure, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. The funding—one of the EU’s largest commitments to Africa this year—will mostly be channeled toward South Africa’s renewable energy sector, supporting the construction of new power plants, grid upgrades, and green hydrogen production like the Coega […]
Rwanda bets on service exports to drive AfCFTA growth
Rwanda is positioning itself to capture a larger share of Africa’s vast service market, estimated at a staggering $4 trillion under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). According to Trade and Industry Minister Prudence Sebahizi, the government is finalizing a new trade policy to boost digital trade and cross-border service exports, with a current market […]
Africa’s “Great Green Wall” falters as Senegal shows little progress
Africa’s ambitious Great Green Wall project—envisioned in 2007 to stop the Sahara’s advance by planting a 6,000-kilometer stretch of trees—has hit a wall of its own. In Senegal, where 817,500 hectares were targeted for restoration, satellite images show that only one of 36 sites is greener than it would have been naturally. Despite over $20 billion […]
