Faith Nyasuguta Nigeria is rapidly becoming one of the world’s biggest exporters of students as a growing wave of young Nigerians head overseas in search of better education, career opportunities, and economic stability. According to UNESCO’s latest Higher Education Global Trends Report, Nigeria accounted for 5% of global outbound student mobility in 2023, placing it […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Emmanuel Macron has announced that the return of looted African artefacts from French museums is now “irreversible and unstoppable,” marking a major turning point in the long and emotional battle over Africa’s stolen cultural heritage. Speaking at the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi, Macron addressed an audience of African leaders, diplomats, scholars, and […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that he will not resign as pressure mounts over a fresh impeachment investigation tied to the explosive “Phala Phala” cash scandal that has haunted his presidency for years. In a televised national address, the South African leader pushed back against growing calls for his resignation after Parliament confirmed plans […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Tensions between the United States and Iran have intensified after the U.S. President Donald Trump rejected Tehran’s latest response to a proposed peace framework aimed at reducing hostilities in the Middle East. Iran had submitted a counter-proposal through mediators, outlining conditions for de-escalation. The proposal reportedly called for the lifting of economic sanctions, […]
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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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