Changan Automobile and Yango Group forge a strategic partnership to drive smart mobility across Africa and the Middle East.
Dubai, UAE, 10 November 2025 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ Changan Automobile has announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with Yango Group, a UAE-based technology company, marking a new milestone in Changan’s ongoing expansion across the Middle East and Africa (MEA). The signing ceremony took place at Changan’s Middle East and Africa headquarters, bringing together senior […]
Nigeria vows to intensify fight against militants
Nigeria’s new army chief, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has vowed to intensify military operations against Islamist insurgents in the country’s northeast. During his first operational visit to Borno State, the epicenter of a prolonged insurgency, he promised a campaign with “renewed energy” to crush the insurgency. This commitment comes just days after US President Donald Trump designated […]
Senegal’s PM rejects debt restructuring
Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has publicly rejected the idea of restructuring the nation’s debt, emphasizing the government’s commitment to financial sovereignty and market credibility. Sonko argued that while such a measure might offer temporary relief, it would severely damage Senegal’s financial reputation and access to international markets. This stance follows difficult negotiations with the International […]
South Africa reopens inquest into Albert Luthuli’s death
In a landmark move for historical justice, South Africa has reopened the inquest into the 1967 death of Chief Albert Luthuli, the first African Nobel Peace Prize winner and former ANC president. Luthuli, the leader of the African National Congress at the time, was struck by a train while walking near his home. The original inquest ruled […]
US surpasses China as Africa’s top investor
The United States has now overtaken China as Africa’s largest source of foreign direct investment, marking the first time it has held the top spot since 2012. This shift is driven by a US government effort to secure supplies of essential materials such as cobalt and lithium, which are vital for electronics from smartphones to electric […]
How online skits are shaping Africa’s creative future
Nigeria’s vibrant “skit economy” is demonstrating that online comedy can be serious business. The sector has grown into a dynamic new industry where creators produce short, humorous videos for platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Despite its relative youth, the industry is already Nigeria’s third-largest entertainment sector. It has a valuation of over $31 million, fueled by advertising, […]
Gates commits billions to helping smallholder farmers
Bill Gates has pledged $1.4 billion through his foundation to help smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia adapt to the growing threat of extreme weather. Over the next four years, the investment will fund technologies that boost crop yields, improve livestock farming, and restore degraded land, while expanding access to digital advisory tools. The initiative, announced […]
Sudan’s RSF backs US-Arab ceasefire plan
In a significant development for Sudan’s devastating civil war, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has agreed to a ceasefire proposal brokered by the United States, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates. This deal proposes a three-month humanitarian truce to be followed by a permanent ceasefire and a transition to civilian rule. The announcement arrives […]
Guinea court clears junta leader to run in December’s election
Guinea’s Supreme Court has released a provisional list of nine candidates for the December 28 presidential election, marking a key step toward restoring civilian rule. Among the contenders is junta leader Gen. Mamadi Doumbouya, running as an independent after leading the 2021 coup that ousted former president Alpha Condé. However, the court disqualified prominent opposition figures Lansana […]
Tchiroma challenges Biya in post-election standoff
Cameroon’s political tension has deepened after opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary issued a 48-hour ultimatum demanding the release of protesters detained following the presidential poll. In a fiery social media address, Tchiroma accused the government of “state gangsterism” and “ethnic purges.” He declared himself the rightful winner of the election despite official results giving Biya 53.66% of […]
