Tafawa Balewa and Nigeria's Early Battle Against Apartheid
A 1961 Cabinet Office letter reveals Prime Minister Abubakar Tafawa Balewa's firm commitment to confronting apartheid and advancing African liberation.
Sep 13, 2026 · 3 min
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Unpacking David Hundeyin's Pan-African Manifesto: Historical Debt, Memory, and the Reclaiming of Nigeria's Dignity
Investigative journalist David Hundeyin's provocative viral commentary has ignited a fierce debate across digital spaces, confronting modern Afrophobia with a sharp, unfiltered recount of 20th-century geopolitical history.
Sep 3, 2026 · 6 min
Strategies for Africa Amid U.S. Tariff Impacts
Abiodun Abidoye, April 6, 2025, Sandton Johannesburg. The recent imposition of sweeping tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump has sent shockwaves across Africa, threatening to upend decades of trade relations under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). While a universal 10% baseline tariff applies to all imports into the U.S., several African nations face […]
Apr 5, 2025 · 3 min
Understanding PAPSS and Its Impact on African Economies
In a major step toward economic integration, the Pan-African Payments and Settlement System (PAPSS) is preparing to launch an African currency market platform later in 2025. This innovative initiative aims to simplify cross-border trade by allowing direct currency exchanges between African nations, reducing reliance on international currencies like the US dollar. The launch of the […]
Mar 13, 2025 · 5 min
M23 Rebels Capture Goma: A Crisis Unfolds
In a significant and alarming turn of events, the M23 rebel group has seized control of Goma, a key city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This development has unfolded over the last two days, further destabilizing a region already plagued by years of violence and insecurity. Compiled by Abiodun Abidoye, Publisher, Africa […]
Jan 28, 2025 · 4 min
Impact of U.S.-Russia Rivalry on Africa’s Development
Africa has long been a theatre for geopolitical rivalries, with external powers vying for influence over its vast resources, strategic locations, and growing markets. The rivalry between the United States and Russia has intensified in recent years, with the Central African Republic (CAR) emerging as a key battleground for their competing interests. While this power […]
Jan 18, 2025 · 3 min
Benin Grants Citizenship to Descendants of Slaves
Introduction In a groundbreaking move, the West African nation of Benin has granted citizenship to descendants of slaves. This monumental decision reflects a growing recognition of the deep historical wounds caused by the transatlantic slave trade and aims to forge stronger bonds with the African diaspora. By extending citizenship, Benin is not only acknowledging its […]
Dec 29, 2024 · 3 min
Interpol’s Operation Serengeti: A Milestone in Cybercrime Combat
Interpol’s Operation Serengeti marked a groundbreaking achievement in combating cybercrime across Africa. Conducted between September and October 2024, the operation spanned 19 African nations and led to the arrest of 1,006 suspects involved in ransomware attacks, business email compromises (BEC), digital extortion, online scams, and other forms of cybercrime. Over 134,000 malicious infrastructure
Dec 2, 2024 · 1 min
Global Powers in Syria: Implications for Africa
The resurgence of the Syrian conflict has captured global headlines, reigniting debates about the roles of key international players such as the United States, Russia, Iran, and Israel. From an African perspective, this crisis offers vital lessons about the intricate interplay of power, sovereignty, and interventionism that shape conflicts worldwide. Syria’s predicament is a cautionary […]
Dec 1, 2024 · 5 min
This social venture start-up is using stories to create change and alleviate inequality in Africa
Equality is not only a fundamental human right, but also is a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world.
Jul 12, 2022 · 6 min
UN peacekeeper killed in an explosion in northern Mali
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Jun 20, 2022 · 1 min
S African minister suggests foreigners are to blame for no jobs
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Jun 20, 2022 · 1 min