Black-owned businesses in the United States are reaching new heights, yet the country is leaving vast economic potential on the...
Jamaica ranks as the Caribbean’s most peaceful nation and third overall in North and Central America, behind only Canada and Costa Rica, according to the 2026...
The Democratic Republic of Congo will open its inaugural stock exchange next year, betting on surging demand for its copper, cobalt, and lithium to attract investors....
Philip J. Pierre, prime minister of St. Lucia, takes over as Caribbean Community (CARICOM) chair on July 1, pledging to make regional integration tangible for ordinary...
A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck near Kingston on Sunday morning, shaking several parishes but causing no reported damage or injuries. The University of the West Indies’ Earthquake...
By Gregory Simpkins Since majority rule began in 1994, South Africa has become the main migration destination in Africa. It’s as though Africa were a board...
Jamaica’s lower house approved a minimum-wage increase to J$17,000 (US$107) per 40-hour week, effective July 1st. The current rate is J$16,000 (US$101). The hourly base rate...
Jamaica will introduce mandatory artificial intelligence (AI) training for government employees as part of a broader push to modernize public services and improve efficiency. The initiative,...
Nigeria’s trade with other African countries reached US$9.02 billion in 2025, up 21 percent from US$7.47 billion in 2024, according to the African Trade Report 2026...
Africa and the Caribbean took a concrete step toward coordinated reparatory justice last week, as three expert bodies held their inaugural joint meeting. The virtual session...
By Gregory Simpkins Major power competition often shapes how they target countries for engagement. After up and down years of US-Eritrean dealings, the US is now...
As artificial intelligence increasingly automates entry-level tasks, billionaire investor Robert F. Smith is urging corporate leaders to preserve internship programs. Speaking at Fortune’s Brainstorm Tech conference...
The Caribbean is edging closer to establishing its own regional export-import bank. The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is advancing a proposal for a CARICOM EXIM Bank...
Bermuda’s push for full CARICOM membership faces growing opposition, with the One Bermuda Alliance (OBA) calling for a public referendum before any decision. Shadow Minister Dwayne...
Delroy Chuck, Jamaica’s Minister of Justice, wants his country to cut its final constitutional ties with Britain. Speaking during a parliamentary debate on June 10, he...
By Gregory Simpkins In Part 1 of this two-part presentation on France in Africa, I discussed how France’s problems in West Africa and the Sahel had...
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is strengthening its partnership with Jamaica as part of a broader push to expand trade, investment, and industrial development between Africa...
The Obama Presidential Center, dedicated to former U.S. President Barack Obama, will open to the public on June 19 in Chicago’s South Side. Spanning 19.3 acres,...
Trinidad & Tobago has been elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the 2027-28 term. Running unopposed for the Latin American and...
By Gregory Simpkins After decolonization in the 1960s, France kept deep economic, military and political ties called “Françafrique”. This included: the CFA franc currency used in...
Africa’s foremost industrialist, Aliko Dangote, is bringing Peugeot back to Nigeria. Can local manufacturing succeed where policy failure led to decades of decline?
Jamaica and Ghana have signed a four-year memorandum of understanding to enable the ethical, temporary deployment of doctors and nurses, addressing critical staffing gaps in Jamaica’s...
Peabo Bryson, the Grammy-winning R&B singer known for “Beauty and the Beast” and “A Whole New World,” died April 14 after a stroke. He was 75....
West African producer joins Nigeria, Angola and Algeria in building downstream capacity.
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) intensified its Caribbean engagement with a high-level roadshow in Nassau on May 29, targeting Bahamian government, private-sector, and financial stakeholders to...
By Gregory Simpkins Health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) reportedly are scrambling to contain an outbreak of the Ebola virus, which is...
Air Peace has inaugurated direct commercial flights between Lagos and Barbados, the first scheduled service connecting West Africa and the Caribbean. The May 24 inaugural flight,...
Starting July 1, 2026, citizens of Barbados and Guyana will be able to travel between the two countries using only their national identification cards, waiving passport...
Fisk University, a historic Black college, has unveiled a US$900 million campus overhaul that features a 100,000-square-foot data center. President Agenia Clark calls the project “Quantum...
Togo has become the sixth African country to grant visa-free entry to all African passport holders, effective May 18, 2026. The move aligns with a growing...
By Gregory Simpkins In my writing, I have avoided partisan arguments because both the Democratic and Republican parties operate mainly for the benefit of their elected...
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By Gregory Simpkins When Abiy Ahmed Ali, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, received the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize “for his efforts to...
Barbados told a UN conference that migration is central to small island states’ economic resilience and identity. At the International Migration Review Forum, Home Affairs Minister...
Festus Mogae, Botswana’s third president, has died at 86, the government announced, declaring three days of national mourning. Mogae led the southern African nation from 1998...
Zambia has turned down a US$2 billion U.S. health assistance package, with Foreign Minister Mulambo Haimbe alleging it was contingent on granting American companies preferential access...
Ethiopia has more than doubled its electricity generation capacity since 2017, emerging as a clean-energy powerhouse in Africa. Installed capacity rose from 4,462 megawatts to 9,752...
Prime Minister Gaston Browne secured a landslide fourth term last week, with his Labour Party winning 15 of 17 parliamentary seats, preliminary results show. The main...
By Gregory Simpkins There has been a wave of coups across West Africa and the Sahel since 2020. The region is now widely called the “Coup...
Jamaicans should buy more locally made chocolate to strengthen the industry and the economy, according to the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA). “Since we grow...
OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank in the United States, will launch Who’s Your Ma Honey? on May 7, a 10-episode podcast and video series aimed...
Work on the Barbados Heritage District, a slavery museum and memorial at the Newton Enslaved Burial Ground, is behind schedule more than four years after its...
Zimbabwe has shipped its first consignment of lithium sulfate, marking a milestone in the country’s push to move up the battery minerals value chain and position...
Soon-to-be graduates at Morehouse College received an unexpected visit Friday night when Oprah Winfrey appeared at a celebration for participants in her long-running scholarship program. The...
Ghana has withdrawn from negotiations on a multi-year U.S. aid package, citing concerns over demands for access to citizens’ personal data, according to a source close...
The Government of Jamaica has begun the search for a new governor of the Bank of Jamaica, as incumbent Richard Byles prepares to step down at...
Tanzania has begun construction of the Mangapwani Integrated Port in Zanzibar, a US$300 million facility set to become one of East Africa’s most advanced maritime hubs....
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) confronts a delicate crisis of legitimacy as member states fail to agree on a successor to Secretary-General Carla Barnett, whose February reappointment...
By Gregory Simpkins When US President Donald Trump ambushed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Oval office in 2025 with allegations of genocide against white...
Zimbabwe’s sweeping ban on raw mineral exports, announced in February, is redefining how resource-rich African nations engage with global powers – and may signal a continental...
Africa’s foremost industrialist, Aliko Dangote has pledged to lead construction of a major oil refinery in Tanzania, as the continent moves to reduce its dependence on...
Jackson State University (JSU) has appointed Dr. Denise Gregory as its 14th president – the first alumna to hold the role permanently – ending nearly a...
Ghana has approved visa waiver agreements with Antigua & Barbuda, the Maldives, and Zambia, allowing citizens of those nations to enter without a visa for stays...
Dow Inc. has named Karen S. Carter as its next chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2026. Carter, currently the company’s chief operating officer, will succeed...
Chad will deploy 1,500 troops to Haiti as part of a United Nations-backed multinational force aimed at curbing escalating gang violence, President Mahamat Déby Itno told...
By Gregory Simpkins At first glance, South Sudan’s macroeconomic trajectory appears almost implausible. The International Monetary Fund projected GDP growth of 24.3 percent for last year...
Kenya has emerged as Africa’s leading adopter of artificial intelligence, with more than 35 percent of organizations reporting advanced or widespread deployment, according to a report...
US President Donald Trump has nominated Rear Admiral Erica Schwartz (ret.) to serve as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A board-certified preventive...
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s leading industrialist, has been named to TIME magazine’s 2026 list of the world’s 100 most influential people. The Nigerian entrepreur’s inclusion – his...
Benin has elected Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni as president with more than 94 percent of the vote, according to provisional results, confirming a decisive victory backed...
Africa may see its first pan-African initial public offering as Aliko Dangote moves to list the US$20 billion Dangote Oil Refinery across multiple African exchanges. Shares...
The two main political parties in The Bahamas have formally launched their campaigns for the May 12 general election, setting up a closely contested race between...
By Gregory Simpkins Western Sahara, a territory the size of the American state of Colorado is designated by the United Nations as a non-self-governing territory, making...
Offshore exploration in Jamaican waters has detected hydrocarbons consistent with a substantial petroleum system, United Oil & Gas reported this week. Analysis of seabed samples from...
Djibouti has concluded a closely watched presidential campaign with a large final rally at Hassan Gouled Stadium, where tens of thousands gathered ahead of voting day....
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has called a general election in Antigua & Barbuda for April 30, with nominations scheduled for April 13 following the issuance of...
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved a US$10 billion Gulf Crisis Response Programme (GCRP) to shield African and Caribbean economies from the economic fallout of...
Ethiopia has signed a strategic roadmap with Russia’s Rosatom to develop civilian nuclear energy, marking a decisive step toward the Horn of Africa nation’s first power...
Juliana Stratton, Illinois’s lieutenant governor, won the state’s Democratic Senate primary last week, defeating Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi and positioning herself to become only the third Black...
Trinidad & Tobago has secured support from more than 100 countries, including Caribbean Community (CARICOM) members, for its bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN...
By Gregory Simpkins Recently, the United Nations passed a resolution labeling the trans-Atlantic slave trade as “the gravest crime against humanity.” This resolution was championed by...
Prime Minister Philip Davis has called a general election for May 12, 2026, formally opening the campaign season in The Bahamas. Parliament will be dissolved on...
Ujiri, the former president of the Toronto Raptors and architect of their 2019 championship, will help lead the Tempo’s strategic direction, including launching a player development...
Mozambique has repaid its US$701 million debt to the International Monetary Fund, according to Standard Bank, marking a notable step in a broader trend of African...
Gaston Browne has announced that Parliament will be dissolved on April 1, 2026, clearing the way for a general election expected later in the month. He...
A transatlantic economic corridor is taking shape as the 2026 Africa-Caribbean Investment Summit (AACIS) puts agriculture at the core of a deepening partnership between the two...
By Gregory Simpkins The United States’ relationship with Cuba has been long and troubled to say the least. At various times, the United States has been...
St. Kitts & Nevis Prime Minister Terrance Drew, serving as chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), called for decisive, action-oriented measures to strengthen Africa–Caribbean relations, urging...
Uganda’s economy grew 8.5 percent in the quarter ending December 2025, up from 5.4 percent a year earlier, according to the Finance Ministry. The expansion was...
The United Negro College Fund’s Institute for Capacity Building will debut the HBCU Future Leaders Institute on July 19, 2026, in Atlanta, convening select historically Black...
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government have reappointed Carla Barnett as Secretary-General, following their Fiftieth Regular Meeting in St. Kitts & Nevis from February 24–27, 2026....
Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa’s Cassava Technologies has partnered with US fintech Circle Internet Group Inc., to expand the use of the dollar-pegged stablecoin USDC across Africa....
Ghana has submitted a draft resolution to the General Assembly calling for the transatlantic slave trade to be formally recognized as a crime against humanity, escalating...
Kenya and Uganda have advanced regional integration with the launch of the next phase of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), a corridor designed to link East...
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced that Antigua & Barbuda will hold a general election within the next 90 days, calling on supporters of the ruling...
By Gregory Simpkins Those of us who consume British television shows and movies often see a multicultural society in which Black and White citizens mix easily...
African governments are urgently seeking fuel from Aliko Dangote’s 650,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Nigeria as the US-Israel conflict with Iran disrupts global energy flows. South Africa, Ghana...
Zimbabwe has launched a five-year national artificial-intelligence strategy aimed at transforming its commodity-dependent economy into a knowledge-driven hub for Southern Africa. Unveiled by President Emmerson Mnangagwa...
The Obama Foundation announced on March 7 that the Obama Presidential Center (OPC) will open to the public on June 19 on Chicago’s South Side, with...
Byron Allen has acquired a 10.7 percent stake in Starz for US$25 million, purchasing 1.8 million shares in the premium entertainment group. The investment, executed through...
Bahamas Prime Minister Philip Davis has confirmed that a general election is approaching, declining to specify a date but urging voters to “stay tuned.” His remarks...
By Gregory Simpkins High levels of debt have long plagued some African countries (as well as other countries worldwide). High government debt can have far-reaching impacts...
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has raised its financing ceiling for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to US$5 billion, up from US$53 billion, targeting full deployment within...
Senegal will shutter 19 state agencies, saving an estimated US$98 million over three years, as the debt-burdened West African nation seeks to restore fiscal credibility. Announced...
The University of the West Indies (UWI) and Nigeria’s Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities have signed a three-year memorandum of understanding to deepen higher-education ties...
Ghana has sworn in a new cohort of citizens from the African diaspora in a ceremony held Monday in Accra, as the country continues to position...
Dr. Dre has officially joined the ranks of the world’s billionaires, according to the latest list from Forbes. Nearly twelve years after proclaiming himself “hip-hop’s first...
A light earthquake rattled parts of Jamaica on Monday morning, geologists report. According to the Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies, the 3.9-magnitude...
By Gregory Simpkins Global conflicts and policy shifts inevitably affect Africa and its Diaspora. In the current expanding conflict in the Middle East, economist Kasirim Nwuke,...
Prime Minister Terrance Drew of St. Kitts & Nevis visited Ghana this week, concluding a four-day official trip with three bilateral agreements covering visa-free travel, labor...
Burundi has nominated Macky Sall, Senegal’s former president, as a candidate to succeed António Guterres as United Nations Secretary-General when his second term ends in 2026....
Sarah Bond, the first Black woman to serve as president of Xbox, has resigned from the role she has held since October 2023. Bond announced her...
Zimbabwe has imposed an immediate ban on exports of raw lithium and other unprocessed minerals, advancing a policy originally scheduled for 2027. Officials cited an “unacceptable...
Haiti has formally initiated the electoral process for its first presidential vote since the assassination of Jovenel Moïse, opening registration for political parties and alliances. The...
A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck sections of Jamaica on Sunday morning, the Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies reported. The tremor hit at approximately...
Dangote Cement Plc has signed a US$1 billion agreement with China’s Sinoma International Engineering to construct and upgrade cement facilities across seven African countries. The deal,...
By Gregory Simpkins I recently read an article that peaked my interest in examining Diaspora connections to Mother Africa and her people. Writing in the Worcester...
M-PESA Ethiopia and Gebeya, an African AI-powered creator platform, have introduced the Dala AI Bundle, a subscription service that gives Ethiopians access to advanced AI creation...
Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé said security forces are making meaningful gains against gang-controlled territories and expressed confidence that national elections can be held before...
Ethiopia is rapidly emerging as a leader in electric mobility. In January 2024, the government banned imports of gasoline and diesel cars while sharply reducing tariffs...
The Dangote Refinery will go public on the Nigerian Exchange Group within five months, according to its chief executive, Aliko Dangote. The planned listing is expected...
By Gregory Simpkins Much has been written and said in the wake of the recent passing of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson. He was an important figure...
St. Lucia has launched a universal health coverage initiative as the government grapples with soaring medical expenses. Prime Minister Phillip J. Pierre stated that healthcare on...
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a prominent U.S. civil-rights activist, Baptist minister, and former presidential contender, died Tuesday at age 84, his family said. No cause of...
Malawi has suspended new mining licenses, launched a sector-wide audit, and banned raw mineral exports pending a legal review. President Lazarus Chakwera announced the measures in...
The University of Guyana formally installed Ronald Sanders as its 11th chancellor Friday at a ceremony on its Turkeyen campus. Sanders, a veteran diplomat and advocate...
By Gregory Simpkins Africa has long been a target of outside interests looking to capitalize on what the continent has to offer. The 19th-century European exploration...
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) has reappointed Timothy N.J. Antoine to a second five-year term as governor, effective February 1. The decision was made during...
Morehouse College formally inaugurated F. DuBois Bowman as its 13th president yesterday, marking a homecoming for the distinguished alumnus during the institution’s 159th Founder’s Week. Bowman,...
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has secured a third consecutive parliamentary clean sweep, matching a regional record held by former Grenadian leader Keith Mitchell. Her Barbados...
Voters in Barbados began casting ballots Wednesday in a snap general election called a year early by Prime Minister Mia Mottley, who is seeking a third...
Ghana and Zambia have signed a landmark reciprocal visa-free agreement, advancing Africa’s integration goals. The deal permits all passport holders from both nations to enter, transit,...
The University of the West Indies (UWI) has climbed into the top three percent of universities worldwide in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings...
Speaking at the 2026 Mining Indaba, President Hakainde Hichilema called for a shift from competition to collaboration, stating “We are stronger together.” He argued that Africa’s...
By Gregory Simpkins In the midst of the chaos surrounding the removal of illegal immigrants in Minnesota, especially Somalis, an immigration change that threatens the removals...
A study by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Private Sector Organization (CPSO) reveals that African Union (AU) exports to CARICOM could surpass US$1 billion, presenting significant opportunities...
Jamaica has opened a consulate in Lagos, Nigeria – the continent’s largest commercial and technology hub – to deepen diplomatic engagement and serve its growing diaspora...
Africa’s largest oil refinery will begin performance tests at its full 650,000-barrel-per-day capacity in February, marking a pivotal step toward year-round commercial operations. The US$20 billion...
Gold exports from Uganda reached US$5.8 billion in 2025, a 75.8 percent increase from US$3.3 billion the previous year, driven by record global prices and expanded...
By Gregory Simpkins In recent weeks, the island of Greenland has become a hot international topic. It has been at the top of the agenda for...
Starting February 1, 2026, Ghana will require all gold to be refined domestically before export – a strategic shift to retain value, boost revenue, and reduce...
Two minor earthquakes struck eastern Jamaica this week, rattling residents but causing no injuries or structural damage, according to the University of the West Indies (UWI)...
Prime Minister Mia Mottley has formally invited observer missions from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Commonwealth to monitor Barbados’s general election on February 11. The...
Tennis star Coco Gauff has donated a total of US$250,000 over two years to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) to support student-athletes at Historically Black...
By Gregory Simpkins In the most recent Habari Network podcast, Habari director Emmanuel Musaazi asked our guest about how Communalism affected business and entrepreneurship in Africa....
Grenada’s longest-serving prime minister, Keith Mitchell, has retired from politics after a career spanning over four decades. The 79-year-old former leader announced his departure on Thursday,...
Ghana’s Multidimensional Poverty Index has fallen for a third consecutive quarter, the national statistics office reported Wednesday. The rate dropped from 23.9 percent in the first...
The University of the West Indies (UWI) has opened a new Electric Mobility Laboratory at its Mona campus in Jamaica, positioning the institution as a regional...
Barbados will hold a general election on February 11, 2026, Prime Minister Mia Mottley announced, advancing the vote by roughly a year from its constitutional deadline....
This Martin Luther King Jr. Day finds the U.S. confronting profound domestic strife. Against a backdrop of widespread protest and political tension, the holiday underscores the...
Nigeria’s Dangote Group has signed a US$350 million contract with India’s Engineers India Ltd (EIL) to double the capacity of its flagship Lagos refinery. The expansion...
By Gregory Simpkins Throughout 2025, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) was considered dead. Legislation extending the trade process failed to get passed in late...
Antigua & Barbuda will recruit over 100 nurses from Ghana to address a critical staffing shortage in its public health system, the government announced following a...
The U.S. Postal Service will issue a commemorative Forever Stamp honoring Muhammad Ali, the legendary boxer and global icon. An official first-day ceremony is scheduled for...
Uganda and Tanzania expect crude oil exports to begin in October from the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), marking East Africa’s entry into global oil...
By Gregory Simpkins The recent American incursion into Venezuela and arrest on drug and other charges of de facto leader Nicolás Maduro and wife Cilia shocked...
John Rolle will serve a third term as Governor of The Central Bank of The Bahamas, ensuring continuity as the nation addresses economic headwinds. His reappointment...
Zambia has withdrawn its request for a one-year extension of its International Monetary Fund support program, the IMF announced. No reason was provided for the reversal....
With Haiti’s interim presidential council’s mandate ending on February 7, 2026, a major civil society group has proposed a new transitional framework to prevent a power...
By Mark-Anthony Johnson In a milestone not seen in over 30 years, Ghana’s cedi posted its first annual gain against the US dollar – a stunning...
St. Kitts & Nevis has assumed the chairmanship of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), with Prime Minister Terrance Drew pledging to prioritize regional solidarity and integration amid...
By Gregory Simpkins As we have entered 2026, the world community is experiencing heightened tensions and could lead to global conflict. As has been the case...
Red Lobster, the 57-year-old seafood chain, has emerged from bankruptcy after a swift three-month restructuring. The company, which faced significant losses from an ill-fated endless shrimp...
In his final address as chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness cited expanded free movement and sustained progress on Haiti as...
By Gregory Simpkins US President Donald Trump often makes grandiose threats and statements without carrying them out. Several weeks ago, he warned of a military response...
Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) has published a revised electoral calendar, setting the first round of long-delayed legislative and presidential elections for August 30, 2026. The...
Africa’s largest industrial project – the US$20 billion Dangote Refinery – is set to go public in 2026 with a dual listing on the Nigerian Exchange...
Algeria’s parliament has passed a law formally defining France’s 132-year colonial occupation as a crime against humanity, escalating a longstanding historical dispute. The legislation mandates an...
In her year-end address, CARICOM Secretary-General Carla Barnett called for renewed regional solidarity, balancing a stark assessment of recent crises with measured optimism for integration efforts....
Jamaica has welcomed a contingent of 49 military engineers and five doctors from Ghana to aid recovery from Hurricane Melissa, which struck on October 28. The...
By Gregory Simpkins Recently, I wrote about the need for Africa governments to protect their natural and human resources and the need for African leadership to...
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has signaled she may call an early general election in 2026 – more than a year before the constitutional deadline of...
Guyana will sign a new offshore oil exploration agreement on Tuesday with Cybele Energy, a Ghanaian firm, further expanding the South American nation’s strategic energy partnerships....
Terence Crawford, the undisputed super middleweight champion and one of boxing’s most technically gifted fighters, has announced his retirement – capping a flawless 42-0 career with...
Allan Kilavuka is stepping down as CEO of Kenya Airways after six years, marking the end of a tenure defined by a dramatic financial turnaround. Kilavuka,...
Spelman College, the historically Black liberal arts institution in Atlanta, Georgia, has been ranked number one in Newsweek’s “America’s Best Colleges for Women 2026.” The list...
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have launched a regional investment bank capitalized at US$895 million (500 billion CFA francs) to fund critical infrastructure, energy, and agricultural...
Following abrupt U.S. aid cuts in February, African governments and civil society are uniting across political lines to reclaim control of their health systems and reduce...
Antigua & Barbuda has signed new visa agreements with several African and Middle Eastern countries, broadening international travel access for its citizens and deepening diplomatic and...
By Gregory Simpkins Recently, I wrote about the violence and conflict within Africa endangering the progress that has been achieved thus far. However, the current instability...
Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados has been included on the Forbes World’s 100 Most Powerful Women list for 2025, marking her third consecutive appearance. She...
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will eliminate air transport taxes effective 1 January 2026, aiming to lower airfares and stimulate regional travel, trade,...
The 2025 Africa Investment Forum (AIF) Market Days in Rabat generated US$15.3 billion in potential investments across 39 bankable projects, according to organizers. Although lower than...
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has nearly concluded an unprecedented series of national elections in 2025, marked by significant political shifts and historically lopsided results. Last week,...
A fifth contingent of 230 Kenyan police officers arrived in Port-au-Prince on Monday, reinforcing the multinational Gang Repression Force (FRG) tasked with stabilizing Haiti. The officers...
U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett launched a campaign for Senate, entering the Democratic primary just before Texas’ filing deadline. The two-term congresswoman from Dallas will seek to...
Ethiopia has signed a Host Country Collaborative Agreement with Insight Dynamic Resources, advancing what is being billed as one of the most ambitious energy and infrastructure...
Three years after the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, former First Lady Martine Moïse is renewing her call for accountability – accusing Haiti’s judicial system,...
Jamaican officials have announced a targeted December 15, 2025, reopening for tourism, asserting a swift recovery from October’s Category 5 Hurricane Melissa. The storm caused significant...
By Gregory Simpkins Africa is blessed with natural and human resources. The continent holds 60 percent of the world’s best solar resources, 60 percent of the...
Antigua & Barbuda has recorded its strongest fiscal performance in decades, with Prime Minister Gaston Browne unveiling a primary surplus of $254.9 million and an overall...
Ghana is fast-tracking plans to boost domestic gas processing and strengthen the financial stability of its energy sector, Energy and Green Transition Minister John Abdulai Jinapor...
Tracy Taegar-Panton has made history as the first woman to lead Belize’s main opposition party, the United Democratic Party (UDP), after being sworn in amid efforts...
Niger’s military government has taken a decisive step to reclaim control over its uranium resources, announcing it will now sell output from the Somaïr mine directly...
In a landmark move poised to reshape regional trade dynamics, China, Zambia, and Tanzania have inked a US$1.4 billion agreement to comprehensively modernize the Tanzania-Zambia Railway...
Mali’s government has recovered US$1.2 billion in overdue payments from mining companies following a sector-wide audit. Finance Minister Alousséni Sanou announced the clawback – one of...
Former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes launched his campaign for Wisconsin governor on Tuesday, joining a competitive Democratic primary for the open seat. The 2022 U.S. Senate...
Haiti has cleared a major procedural hurdle on the path to its first presidential election since 2016, following the adoption of a long-awaited electoral law by...
Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has been re-elected to a second term in a decisive mandate, as his St. Lucia Labor Party (SLP) swept 14 of...
Donald Trump’s pro-fossil-fuel stance and rollback of U.S. trade incentives are unintentionally accelerating Africa’s push toward self-reliance, says George Elombi, president of the African Export-Import Bank...
St. Lucians head to the polls today in a tightly watched general election that could reshape the island-nation’s political trajectory. Prime Minister Phillip J. Pierre, 71,...
By Gregory Simpkins Africa is home to 11 of the world’s 20 fastest-growing economies in 2024, with countries like Niger, Senegal and Libya leading the charge....
Barbados inaugurated its second president, Jeffrey Bostic, early Sunday during the nation’s 59th Independence Day parade, marking its fourth year as a republic. A decorated military...
St. Vincent & the Grenadines has ushered in a new political chapter after the New Democratic Party (NDP) won the 2025 general election, unseating Prime Minister...
Africa is stepping decisively beyond raw mineral exports, with Morocco, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), Zambia, and South Africa leading a strategic push into...
Barbados and Nigeria have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to boost local pharmaceutical production, align regulatory frameworks, and expand mutual market access across the...
St. Vincent & the Grenadines heads to the polls Thursday in a tightly contested general election that could end – or extend – Prime Minister Ralph...
Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Tuesday she will not seek a fourth term, ending a decade of leadership in the nation’s capital. In an interview with NBC...
Aliko Dangote’s industrial empire is accelerating its push to reshape Africa’s energy landscape, partnering with U.S. tech giant Honeywell International Inc., to double the capacity of...
Viola “Mother” Ford Fletcher, the oldest known survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre – one of the worst incidents of racial violence in U.S. history...