Faith Nyasuguta Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is preparing to give away one-third of his fortune in what is set to become one of the largest philanthropic commitments ever made by an African billionaire. The pledge, revealed by his daughter Halima Dangote, forms part of the Nigerian business magnate’s long-term succession strategy and would see […]
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Wayne Lumbasi A map of Africa presented by the United States State Department at a major global AIDS conference in Brazil has sparked widespread criticism after several African countries were incorrectly positioned and labelled. The map was displayed during a presentation at the AIDS 2026 conference in Rio de Janeiro, where U.S. officials were discussing […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Zimbabwean authorities are investigating alarming allegations that some poultry farmers have been feeding antiretroviral (ARV) medicines—intended for people living with HIV—to chickens in a bid to reduce disease, speed up growth and maximise profits. The claims have reignited long-standing concerns over the misuse of life-saving medicines in the country’s livestock sector, with health […]
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Wayne Lumbasi The International Monetary Fund’s Executive Board has officially completed its sixth and final review of Ghana’s $3 billion Extended Credit Facility arrangement, approving an immediate final disbursement of approximately $371 million. The decision marks the formal conclusion of a 39-month bailout package launched in May 2023 to rescue the West African nation from […]
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THE FOOD THAT NEVER GETS EATEN: AFRICA’S INVISIBLE HARVEST Njoki Kangethe Let me get inside your brain a little and have you imagine this: the tomatoes were perfect. Their skins were firm, their colour a brilliant red that signalled they were ready for market, and after months of preparing the land, planting, weeding and praying […]
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Faith Nyasuguta South Africa and Russia are taking another step toward deepening their long-standing military relationship, signalling that Moscow’s campaign to expand its strategic footprint across Africa is gathering pace despite sustained efforts by Western nations to isolate the Kremlin. The latest development follows an official visit to Moscow by South African Army Chief Lieutenant […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Chad has officially decided to leave the International Criminal Court (ICC), the world’s main tribunal for prosecuting serious global crimes. The Chadian government formally notified the United Nations of its choice, citing deep frustration with how the court operates. This decision makes Chad the latest in a wave of nations joining Burkina Faso, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta For millions of Africans, the biggest challenge in healthcare is no longer simply reaching a clinic—it’s whether they will receive the right diagnosis once they get there. A new study published in the medical journal The Lancet has exposed a major diagnostic crisis across primary healthcare in low- and middle-income countries, with around […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Former Kenyan NFL player Daniel Adongo has been deported from the United States after immigration authorities determined that he had remained in the country for years after his visa expired. The deportation brings an end to a lengthy legal and immigration case involving the former professional athlete, who made history as the first […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Morocco has taken one of its most strategic infrastructure projects and attached it to one of the world’s most polarising political figures. The North African kingdom has officially named its flagship Tiznit–Dakhla Expressway after U.S. President Donald Trump, a move widely interpreted as a powerful diplomatic gesture thanking him for his historic recognition […]
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