Guinea-Bissau Approves New Constitution Expanding Presidential Powers Ahead of December Election
Voters in Guinea-Bissau have approved a new constitution that significantly expands the powers of the presidency and introduces major changes…
African Leaders Gather in Lusaka as Hichilema Begins Second Presidential Term
President Hakainde Hichilema is being sworn in for a second five-year term today, September 1, at a ceremony bringing together…
Nigeria’s Economy Accelerates to 4.43% Growth as Oil Output and Reforms Boost Momentum
Nigeria’s economy grew by 4.43% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, accelerating from 3.89% in the first quarter, as…
The Business Case for Trust: Africa’s Bid to Lead a Global Reform
Africa’s growing trust deficit is no longer simply a political or social concern. It is increasingly an economic liability, shaping…
Libya Recovers Bodies of Six Migrants After Vehicle Breaks Down in Desert
Libyan security authorities have recovered the bodies of at least six migrants in the country’s southeast after their vehicle broke…
Tanzania High Court Rules Tundu Lissu Has a Case to Answer
The High Court of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam Sub-Registry, has ruled that CHADEMA Chairman Tundu Lissu has a case to…
Cameroon President Paul Biya Returns After 73 Days Abroad as Questions Over Leadership Persist
Cameroon’s 93-year-old President Paul Biya has returned to the country after spending 73 days abroad, ending an extended absence that…
US NIH Restores Research Funding for South Africa After Foreign Aid Dispute
Decision lifts a funding freeze that disrupted major HIV and tuberculosis research collaborations, although some restrictions remain in place.
Angélique Kidjo Makes History as First African Musician Honoured With Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo has made history after receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, becoming the…
Four Years to 2030: Can Africa Still Deliver on Its Water and Sanitation Promise?
With only four years remaining before the 2030 deadline for the Sustainable Development Goals, African leaders are under pressure to…
