Africa is rejecting the declining Western hegemony, but it must also shape the future

The Global Civilisation Initiative (GCI) articulated by President Xi Jinping is a welcome antidote to Western cultural and political arrogance. The air across our continent, from the bustling markets of Lagos to the mineral-rich plains of the...

Parliament to recommend placing Fort Hare under administration after violent protests

The University of Fort Hare may be placed under administration following a recommendation by Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Higher Education. This comes in the wake of recent violent student protests and deepening governance challenges at the...

Iran’s Purchase of South Africa’s Foreign Policy

As a proud South African and American, I cherish South Africa’s vibrant people and hard-won freedoms. But my love for my homeland compels me to expose a damning conspiracy: President Cyril Ramaphosa has sold Pretoria’s foreign policy to Iran’s...

Stop trying to ‘Tell African Stories to the World’ — Chude Jideonwo’s address to the Genius Creators Summit

The Genius Creators Summit was held on Wednesday, at the Los Angeles Event Center in Abuja, gathering more than 500 participants from across media, technology, governance, and the creative industries. Organized by Nate Genius Media Ltd, the summit...

Hows does Africa fit into China’s global electric vehicle supply chain?

A road in Casablanca, Morocco. Morocco could play a leading role in Africa’s electric vehicle transition. Image from Wikimedia Commons. License CC BY 3.0. This article was submitted as part of the Global Voices Climate Justice fellowship, which...

Governor appoints new director of the Office of African American Affairs

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that she has named a new executive director for the New Mexico Office of African American Affairs.Gene Grant served as an executive host and editorial leader of "New Mexico In Focus" on New Mexico...

Private sector must lead Africa’s economic transformation, says Tony Elumelu

Tony Elumelu, chairman of the United Bank for Africa (UBA), says the continent’s economic future depends on private sector leadership that combines profitability with social progress. Speaking at the 2025 Abuja Business and Investment Summit and...

Vinimark named South Africa’s #1 wine distributor and top 3 alcohol distributor at 2025 Advantage Awards

Vinimark, South Africa’s leading independent wine distributor, has been named the number one wine distributor in the country and among the top three alcohol distributors overall at the 2025 Advantage Awards. The awards were presented during the...

Delegations witness robots as Global Leaders' Meeting on Women held

Foreign guests visit Robot World in Beijing E-Town as part of Global Leaders' Meeting on Women activities on October 14, 2025. Photo: Shen Sheng/GT Foreign guests visit Robot World in Beijing E-Town as part of Global Leaders' Meeting on Women...

Plan proposed to preserve African American neighborhood in Mecklenburg County

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — A Mecklenburg County town is considering taking action to preserve one of the oldest African American communities in the county. The Huntersville Town Board will vote on the Pottstown Community Preservation Plan next month....

Spiro Raises $100 Million to Expand Electric Mobility in Africa, Eyes Cameroon Market

(Business in Cameroon) - Spiro secured $100 million (CFA56.6 billion), the largest-ever investment in Africa’s two-wheeler electric mobility sector. The African Export-Import Bank’s investment arm, FEDA, contributed $75 million to finance...

Africa Bangladesh Business Forum to host trade show, business summit in Ethiopia

To strengthen bilateral trade and investment cooperation between Bangladesh and African nations, the first-ever “Africa Bangladesh Trade Show and Business Summit 2025” is set to take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from November 12–13, 2025. The...

Senate Moves to Establish N4.7bn Sickle Cell Research, Therapy Centres Across Nigeria

Sunday Aborisade in Abuja The Senate has taken a major step towards addressing Nigeria’s heavy burden of sickle cell disorder (SCD) withthe second reading of a bill seeking to establish Sickle Cell Disorder Research and Therapy Centres in all six...

Wakati Wetu Festival opens in Nairobi, ignites Africa’s reparations movement

Keynote speaker and award-winning author Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor speaks during the Wakati Wetu Festivals on October 22, 2025. /HANDOUTKeynote speaker and award-winning author Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor speaks during the Wakati Wetu Festivals on October...

Ghana’s Ambassador Nancy Sam appointed as West African regional representative for AITEC World

The Africa International Tourism and Economic Council (AITEC World) has appointed Ambassador Nancy Q Sam, the Tourism Ambassador for Miami in the United States of America (USA), as its Regional Representative for West Africa and Special Advisor....

Togo Bus Accident Kills Five French Charity Workers

Five French citizens have died while on a charitable mission in West Africa after their bus crashed off a bridge in Togo, several sources told AFP on Wednesday. READ ALSO: Togo Leader To Be Inaugurated In Highest Presidential Office Confirming...

Corruption fatigue in South Africa -The Tembisa Hospital scandal

Mukundi Budeli|Published 11 hours ago 5min THE ongoing saga of corruption in South Africa reached alarming new heights with the recent revelations from the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) concerning over R2 billion looted from Tembisa Hospital....

CAF announces nominees for 2025 African Player of year award

Addis Ababa – SABA: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced today, Wednesday, the list of nominees for the 2025 African Player of the Year award, featuring 10 prominent stars. Leading the list are Egyptian star Mohamed Salah, top...

AFRICA TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT GLOBAL SOUTH DIALOGUE

Maseru, Oct.22 — Just days before world leaders gather for the 2025 G20 Summit, the City of Johannesburg will host the first Global South Media and Think-Tank Forum – China-Africa Partnership Conference, from November 12 to 14 in Houghton. This...

The Leadership Network launches National Integrity Writing Competition  

By Naa Shormei Odonkor, GNA Kumasi, Oct 22, GNA – The Leadership Network (TLN), in partnership with Lead for Ghana (LFG) and with support from the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has launched a National Integrity Writing...