NEWS & POLITICS
Former Mali PM under investigation for embezzlement
Choguel Maïga, the former Prime Minister of Mali, is under investigation for the alleged misuse of public funds during his
Michael Oduor
July 29, 2025
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NEWS & POLITICS
Boniface Mwangi, vocal critic of police brutality, released on bail
Prominent Kenyan human rights activist Boniface Mwangi was released on bail Monday after being arrested over the weekend for alleged
Michael Oduor
July 23, 2025
NextGen Africa
Cross-border fiber link set to transform digital connectivity in East Africa
In a significant step toward strengthening regional digital infrastructure, Kenya and Tanzania on Monday inaugurated the Terrestrial Fiber Link, directly
Michael Oduor
July 23, 2025
Culture
Brains over barriers: Tunde Onakoya’s chess revolution in the slums
Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya, renowned worldwide, continues to fulfill his promise to inspire millions of African children without access
Michael Oduor
July 19, 2025
NEWS & POLITICS
Cameroon’s 92-year-old president Biya declares bid for historic eighth term
Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya has announced his intention to run for an unprecedented eighth term, ending speculation that he
Michael Oduor
July 18, 2025
NEWS & POLITICS
Botswana to accelerate currency devaluation as diamond sales shrink
Botswana, Africa’s leading diamond producer, has devalued its currency, the Pula, by 2.76% over the next 12 months in response
Michael Oduor
July 18, 2025
NEWS & POLITICS
Lesotho declares two-year national state of disaster amid deepening economic crisis
Lesotho has declared a national state of disaster amid rising unemployment, which has been worsened by U.S. tariffs and aid
Michael Oduor
July 18, 2025
NEWS & POLITICS
Nigerian female senator reinstated after court rules on sexism complaint
A Nigerian court has reinstated a female senator ousted after reporting sexual harassment, sparking national debate and divided public opinion.
Michael Oduor
July 16, 2025
NextGen Africa
Africa leads the way in techpreneurship
With this year’s World Youth Skills Day focusing heavily on youth empowerment through artificial intelligence and digital skills, we profile young tech
Michael Oduor
July 16, 2025
NEWS & POLITICS
What happened during Trump’s mini summit with African leaders
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump met with leaders from Mauritania, Senegal, Liberia, Guinea-Bissau, and Gabon, signaling a shift in U.S.-Africa
Michael Oduor
July 11, 2025