Zelenskyy on Track to Visit Ramaphosa
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has officially touched down in South Africa today, marking a historic first for a Ukrainian leader and an ambitious new chapter in Kyiv’s global diplomatic outreach
Spotify in African Musicians
In an exciting development for African artists, Spotify has dramatically raised its royalty payouts to Nigerian and South African musicians in 2024, signaling a huge boost in the global recognition…
China’s Voice Over-
In a move that has raised concerns across Africa, China is reportedly increasing its diplomatic influence on African lawmakers to persuade them to withdraw from the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China…
US Tariffs & Africa
In an unexpected turn of events, the Trump administration’s decision to impose new tariffs on several African nations has sent ripples through the continent’s economy. With tariffs as high as…
AU adds more Promises
What will be different this time? Because history suggests that until the AU puts real resources, effort, and accountability behind these promises, this "Decade" could easily become just another forgotten…
Malian Musician Amadou Bagayoko
The African music world has lost one of its brightest stars, Amadou Bagayoko, the legendary Malian musician and founding member of the renowned duo Amadou & Mariam. His passing has…
Cameroon’s 2025 Election: A Nation Held Hostage by Corruption, Violence, and a President Out of Touch with Reality
The upcoming 2025 presidential election in Cameroon is less about the future of the country and more about maintaining the status quo that has kept the people in a vice…
CONGO & M23 Talks at last
The direct talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebels, set to take place in Doha, Qatar on April 9, 2025, offer a crucial moment in…
Africa’s Struggle: Why Migration Is Not the Answer to the Continent’s Crisis
The recent actions by Tunisia’s government to dismantle migrant camps, expelling thousands of Sub-Saharan Africans, have shone a glaring light on a crisis that runs far deeper than a mere…
Sahel’s Diplomatic Tension with Algeria
The Sahel region, already grappling with socio-political instability, faces a critical moment in its diplomatic relations that could have far-reaching implications for its economic future.
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