Biya, Okpebholo and the new service chiefs, By Reuben Abati

“They say President Paul Biya has been declared winner of the Presidential election in Cameroon. The man has been in power since 1982. At 92, he is the oldest President in the world. Now that the Constitutional Court has given him another tenure...

Has Democratic Governance Helped Ghana? Lessons for a Home-g...

In this article I argue that while democracy was necessary, it has not been sufficient. We borrowed heavily from the U.S. and U.K. systems, but overlooked some other governance models, especially those that emphasize long-term planning,...

Eastern Cape's Qhawekazi Mazaleni wins Miss South Africa 2025 crown

Eastern Cape beauty Qhawekazi Mazaleni was crowned Miss South Africa 2025 at SunBet Arena in Pretoria on Saturday night, taking over from outgoing queen Mia le Roux. The event, filled with glamour and excitement, celebrated Mazaleni's crowning...

AVEVA to showcase CONNECT platform at ADIPEC 2025

AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, will showcase CONNECT, its AI-powered industrial intelligence platform, at ADIPEC 2025 AVEVA will demonstrate the power of CONNECT through augmented and virtual reality, highlighting how the platform...

Patriotism and a Good Citizen in the West African Sub-Region

Patriotism and good citizenship are vital qualities that strengthen nations and promote unity in the West African sub-region. West Africa, with its diverse cultures, languages, and histories, includes countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra...

Parliament to seek legal advice on DA MP's role in police probe

Members of the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee investigating police corruption have once again voiced their concerns over Democratic Alliance (DA) MP Dianne Kohler Barnard’s participation, citing a perceived conflict of interest. Kohler Barnard had...

Anwar opens landmark Asean Summit in KL as bloc expands and global leaders converge

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today officiated the opening ceremony of the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, marking the start of three days of high-level meetings under...

After Paul Biya

When Cameroon’s President Paul Biya mounted the podium on October 7 in the northern city of Maroua—his first and only campaign rally for the October 12 presidential election—many Cameroonians were struck not by his words but by the long pauses...

African Commission Urges Action on Environmental Crisis, Calls for Accountability and Justice

By Binta Jaiteh The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights has highlighted the urgent need to address Africa’s escalating environmental challenges during a panel discussion at its ongoing 85th Ordinary Session in Banjul. In his...

Africa Tech Festival 2025 Tackles Cybersecurity Crisis

Africa Tech Festival (ATF), the continent’s leading digital innovation platform, will spotlight cybersecurity and cloud resilience when it convenes from 11 to 13 November 2025 in Cape Town, organisers announced Friday. The festival, now in its...

Whipps pleads with world leaders to take “radical action now” on climate crisis

Palau’s President Sunangel Whipps Jr. has appealed to the world leaders to take “radical actions” to combat the devastating impacts of climate change to the Pacific’s livelihoods, security, and wellbeing, translating into economic losses for...

Africa imports over 70% of its medicines

Expert says making active ingredients locally would change this NEWS ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa carries a heavy health burden. It accounts for 25% of the global disease burden despite having only 18% of the global population. The...

Africa Loses $5bn Annually In Forex Transactions – AfCFTA

Dr. Tsotetsi Makong The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has disclosed that the continent loses about $5 billion annually through foreign exchange transactions. According to the Secretariat, the situation is a major...

Dangote eyes $100b enterprise by 2030 with transformative growth across Africa

President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has unveiled an ambitious vision to expand his conglomerate into a $100 billion enterprise by 2030, reinforcing his position as one of Africa’s most influential business leaders. In addition,...

Nigeria-focused player appoints lawyer and accountant to board

Africa-focused Savannah Energy is set to appoint two new board members after announcing the departure of two directors on Thursday. The company has also announced a further delay in the publication of its 2024 annual report and accounts plus...

African Leaders Champion Traditional Medicine Strategy While Regulators

Berlin Summit Showcased Continental Commitment; Jakarta Meeting Proceeded Without African Regulatory Participation NAIROBI/BERLIN/JAKARTA — African health officials occupied prominent roles at last week's World Health Summit in Berlin, championing...

Human rights activists dismiss Tanzania election as ‘a coronation, not a contest’

Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan arrives to address the parliament, before its dissolution ahead of the October General elections, in Dodoma, Tanzania June 27, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo Audio By Vocalize Human rights activists...

Nigeria vs Gabon: A Date with Destiny –By Matthew Ma

On November 13, 2025, the passion among football fans across Nigeria is set to reach a crescendo as the Super Eagles gear up to face Les Panthères, Gabon’s national team, in a critically important semi-final match of the African playoffs for the...

AUC Chairperson Stresses Unity, Solidarity among African Nations Key to Overcoming Vulnerabilities 

Addis Ababa, October 25, 2025 (ENA) -- The Unity and solidarity among African nations are essential to safeguard the continent against potential vulnerabilities in an evolving global landscape, African Union Commission Chairperson, Mohammed Ali...

65m people were reportedly pushed into poverty after Nigeria’s GDP per capita fell 66% in 2024

Nigeria’s gross domestic product (GDP) per capita dropped by 66 percent in 2024, pushing over 65 million people into poverty, according to a new report by Quartus Economics. The report, titled “Forty Years of Structural Adjustment: Is Africa’s...