Faith Nyasuguta Zimbabwe has launched one of its most politically sensitive economic shifts in years, announcing the return of 67 farms previously owned by European nationals alongside a compensation package worth roughly $146 million. The move is already sparking intense debate across Africa, with supporters calling it a pragmatic step toward economic recovery while critics […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Elon Musk is moving closer to becoming the world’s first trillionaire, as his vast empire spanning artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, satellite internet, and space technology continues to explode in value. With estimates now placing his fortune at roughly $839 billion, the South African-born billionaire has widened the gap between himself and other global […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Angola has officially launched operations at the Cabinda refinery, marking a major turning point in the country’s energy sector and a broader African push to stop exporting crude oil only to buy back expensive refined fuel. The refinery, located in the oil-rich Cabinda province, is the first built in Angola since independence in […]
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Faith Nyasuguta South Africa is digging in against growing accusations of xenophobia, insisting that recent anti-migrant protests reflect frustration over undocumented immigration and economic pressure – not hatred toward foreigners. But across the continent, the debate is becoming harder to contain. The backlash follows weeks of demonstrations in several South African cities, where protesters demanded […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Burkina Faso has once again turned up the heat on foreign media, suspending broadcasts of French channel TV5 Monde over allegations of “disinformation” and the “glorification of terrorism.” The decision, announced by the country’s media regulator, takes immediate effect and adds to a growing list of restrictions targeting international outlets. At the center […]
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Wayne Lumbasi The government of the United Kingdom has imposed new sanctions on a group of Russian individuals and organisations accused of recruiting vulnerable migrants, including Africans, to support Russia’s military operations in the ongoing war in Ukraine. The measures form part of the latest sanctions package aimed at disrupting Russia’s military supply chains and […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Sudan has sharply escalated regional tensions, accusing Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates of orchestrating drone attacks on its main international airport in Khartoum. Authorities described the incident as “direct aggression,” marking a serious diplomatic flashpoint in an already fragile region. The strikes, which also targeted military installations across Greater Khartoum, disrupted what […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Mali’s military ruler, Assimi Goita, has taken a bold and telling step in the face of escalating insecurity: he has named himself defence minister following the killing of his predecessor in a wave of coordinated insurgent attacks. The move comes after Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a deadly assault near Bamako, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Zambia has abruptly cancelled one of the world’s largest gatherings on human rights and technology, just days before it was set to begin in Lusaka. The decision to halt the RightsCon 2026 summit – expected to bring together more than 2,600 activists, policymakers, and technologists – has triggered widespread criticism and raised fresh […]
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Wayne Lumbasi The United States government has formally imposed sweeping economic sanctions on former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila, accusing the long-serving leader of orchestrating the destabilization of the country’s eastern frontier. In a statement released Thursday, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) detailed Kabila’s alleged role […]
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