Windhoek, Namibia | Construction is underway at Parliament Gardens as Namibia prepares to host its inaugural Genocide Remembrance Day on May 28, 2025, a landmark event...
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to leading Africa’s technological transformation, highlighting the vital role of homegrown artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in...
President Irfaan Ali officially announced that Guyana’s general and regional elections will be held on September 1, 2025, during the 59th Independence Flag Raising Ceremony in...
Charles Rangel, a founding member and pioneering leader of the Congressional Black Caucus, died Monday at age 94. A lifelong resident of Harlem, New York, Rangel...
In a major step toward boosting intra-African trade, Nigeria has launched an African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) air corridor connecting it to Kenya, Uganda, and...
Zaina Gohou is reshaping the chocolate industry with her new brand, Zacao, challenging its exploitative history and offering a sweeter, more ethical alternative. Drawing from her...
In a stunning announcement at a Barbados Labour Party (BLP) victory rally on Saturday, Prime Minister Mia Mottley declared she will remain at the helm of...
By Gregory Simpkins Let me begin by saying that there is no genocide in South Africa. According to Article II of the United Nations Convention o...
Olympic legend Usain Bolt has been officially appointed as the global ambassador of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), reaffirming his commitment to promoting the island-nation and...
In a landmark moment for West Africa, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani visited the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA)...
Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea-Conakry, Cape Verde, and Gambia are spearheading a transformative shift in African aviation with the launch of the Single African Air...
AP | Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has officially launched her campaign for Georgia governor, announcing her candidacy for the 2026 election. In a campaign...
Nigerian business magnate Aliko Dangote, founder, president, and CEO of the Dangote Group, has been named one of the world’s most influential philanthropists in TIME magazine’s...
An 11-member election observation team from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has arrived in Suriname ahead of the country’s general elections scheduled for Sunday, May 25, 2025....
In recent years, Mozambique has ramped up investments in its oil and gas sector, aiming to reshape its energy landscape and fuel economic growth. With strategic...
Three Caribbean Community (CARICOM) nations – Belize, Jamaica, and St. Vincent & the Grenadines – have successfully eliminated mother-to-child transmission of both HIV and syphilis, according...
Venture capitalist Rashaun Williams is leading a groundbreaking push into elite sports ownership, launching Harbinger Sports Partners Fund alongside high-profile collaborators Steve Cannon and Mark Cuban....
By Gregory Simpkins South Africa’s Nelson Mandela (Madiba – clan name of respect in the Xhosa language), Ghana’s Kwame Nkrumah (Osagyefo – redeemer in the Akan...
China’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has announced plans for the establishment of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plants in Nigeria, signaling a deepening of bilateral economic...
In a sweeping and decisive move, Guinea’s government has revoked the mining licenses of 51 companies, Information Minister Fana Soumah announced in a televised address on...
As of March 2025, the continent’s top 250 companies had a combined market capitalization of US$564 billion – up from US$503 billion in 2024 but still...
In a historic victory, Democrat John Ewing Jr. has ousted incumbent Republican Mayor Jean Stothert to become the first Black mayor in Omaha’s history. Ewing, a...
The Mona campus of The University of the West Indies will mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of iconic civil rights leader and Pan-African champion...
AP | Morehouse College trustees have named a University of Michigan public health researcher as the next president of the all-male historically Black school. Trustees said...
In a story that blends resilience, vision, and impact, Strive Masiyiwa has emerged as one of Africa’s most influential entrepreneurs. From challenging government resistance to launching...
Dangote Packaging Limited (DPL), a key subsidiary of Dangote Industries, is ramping up its growth trajectory across Africa following a significant enhancement in production capacity. The...
In 1825, France imposed a crippling indemnity on Haiti to compensate former slave owners for lost “property” following Haiti’s independence. The Haitian state, still recovering from...
By NJ Ayuk I will be speaking at the upcoming Invest in African Energy Forum, where we will continue to confront a growing push from global...
Trinidad & Tobago experienced two earthquakes within a 12-hour period over the weekend, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries. According to the Seismic Research...
By Gregory Simpkins At the outset of the current Trump administration, it was widely believed that his transactional mindset would facilitate US-Africa trade and boost both...
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming Africa’s film and creative industries: the launch of a US$1 billion Africa Film...
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar of Trinidad & Tobago has publicly reassured citizens that she is in “good health” and fully capable of carrying out her duties...
Nigeria has fully repaid a US$3.4 billion loan obtained from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, marking a significant milestone...
Across Africa, solar power has transformed lives – especially in off-grid communities where kerosene and candles once posed serious fire risks. As these systems age, however,...
Press Release | OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank in the United States and an award-winning Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), is excited to announce the...
As the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season approaches, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat is rolling out a regional webinar series designed to bolster disaster preparedness across the...
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) stands as the flagship project of the African Union’s Agenda 2063, a visionary blueprint for driving inclusive and sustainable...
Talladega College, Alabama’s oldest historically Black college, has appointed Dr. Willie Todd Jr. as its 22nd president, effective July 1. He succeeds interim president Walter Kimbrough,...
By Gregory Simpkins When the French colony of St. Domingue achieved its independence as Haiti on January 1 1804, following a 13-year revolution to topple French...
Nigerian billionaire and industrialist Aliko Dangote has announced the launch of a major sugar refinery project in Ghana, aimed at significantly reducing the country’s annual US$162...
By NJ Ayuk At African Energy Week (AEW) 2025, Senegal’s meteoric rise as a leader in Africa’s energy transformation will take center stage, with Minister of...
Trinidad & Tobago is set to welcome its ninth Prime Minister today, as Kamla Persad-Bissessar returns to the nation’s highest office. Just two days after leading...
Uganda has officially declared an end to its most recent Ebola outbreak, three months after the first case was reported in the capital city, Kampala. The...
In a momentous celebration of scientific progress and pan-African collaboration, the African Space Agency (AfSA) was officially inaugurated on April 20, 2025, at its permanent headquarters...
AP | The party of former Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has regained power in Trinidad & Tobago after a sweeping victory at the polls. Preliminary results...
In a landmark move that signals Mozambique’s deepening commitment to regional integration, the country has dispatched its first shipment of goods under the African Continental Free...
By Gregory Simpkins Throughout history, people with strong beliefs have often taken their beliefs too far, provoking an opposite reaction from those who believe otherwise. Such...
Tanzania has lifted its ban on agricultural imports from South Africa and Malawi, just days after imposing it in response to similar restrictions by the two...
In a bold move that sets the stage for what promises to be a fiercely contested race, Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton has officially announced her...
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has renewed her call for an international rules-based order to help small island developing states (SIDS) confront the growing impact of...
In a significant development, the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and the M23 rebel group have issued a joint statement announcing an...
Acclaimed actress Taraji P. Henson has been named the keynote speaker for Spelman College’s 138th Commencement Ceremony, the institution announced earlier this week. The historic event...
As the world mourns the passing of Pope Francis, Africans are daring to dream of a groundbreaking possibility: the election of the first Black pope in...
Kenya is poised to overtake Ethiopia as East Africa’s largest economy in 2025, according to the latest outlook from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF...
In a landmark appointment, Dr. Jermaine Whirl has been named the 15th president of Savannah State University (SSU), becoming the youngest individual to lead a Historically...
Last week, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) marked a significant milestone, celebrating its 20th anniversary with pride and reflection. Established in 2005, the CCJ has...
West African leaders are convening in Accra, Ghana, for a pivotal two-day summit to address the withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso from the Economic...
Morehouse College is honored to announce that Dr. Cornel West, celebrated philosopher, public intellectual, and social justice advocate, will deliver the keynote address at its 141st...
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is intensifying its campaign for reparative justice, bringing its demands to the global stage at the United Nations and urging accountability for...
By Gregory Simpkins Since the Scramble for Africa in the 1880s, and in fact even before then, various foreign nations have had an abiding interest in...
French President Emmanuel Macron has acknowledged the profound injustice of France’s 19th-century demand for financial compensation from Haiti in exchange for its independence. However, he stopped...
As colleges across the United States face federal funding challenges, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) may be among the hardest hit – with some schools...
Akinwumi Adesina, the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has once again sounded the alarm on Africa’s persistent economic stagnation, pointing to the continent’s over-reliance...
AP | American artist Kehinde Wiley unveiled a series of large-format portraits of African leaders in Morocco on Tuesday, building on his now famous 2018 portrait...
A 21-member Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Joint Task Force-Haiti (CJTF-H) relief team is being deployed to Haiti to bolster the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission. The...
In a bold move to combat illegal mining and bolster national revenue, Ghana has prohibited foreigners from buying or trading artisanal gold within the country, effective...
In celebration of Financial Literacy Month, OneUnited Bank – the largest Black-owned bank in the U.S. – has partnered with fintech innovator Esusu to help renters...
At the Thirty-fourth Special Meeting of the Council for Human and Social Development (COHSOD) on Labor, held in Georgetown, Guyana, on April 8, CARICOM Labor Ministers...
As the global economic landscape braces for the ripple effects of escalating tariff disputes between the United States and China, Jamaica appears to be in a...
By Gregory Simpkins During the last decade, the international economic order has been in significant turmoil – from the immediate and ancillary impacts of the Russia-Ukraine...
AP | Brice Oligui Nguema, head of Gabon’s transitional government and leader of the 2023 military coup, has claimed a sweeping victory in the country’s presidential...
The Airport Authority of Trinidad & Tobago (AATT) announced on Friday that flights at Piarco International Airport (PIA) have been temporarily suspended due to a fire...
Today, Jamaica’s sixth and longest-serving prime minister, PJ Patterson, turns 90. While he plans a quiet day, the official celebration will take place this Saturday at...
Nigeria will host the grand opening of the first Afreximbank African Trade Centre (AATC) – a modern, twin nine-storey office and business hotel complex in Abuja....
As of April 2025, Africa is making significant strides in space exploration, with 18 countries collectively launching 64 satellites into orbit. This remarkable progress underscores the...
LeVar Burton, renowned actor and educator, will deliver the commencement address at Howard University on May 10 and receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree....
Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados, the current Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), has emphasized the urgent need for the region to reduce its reliance...
Gabon, an oil-rich central African nation, faces significant challenges as it heads to the polls this Saturday for its first presidential election since a coup ended...
In a decisive move toward full economic independence, Senegal has announced its intention to exit the France-backed CFA franc monetary union. Aminata Toure, high representative to...
The Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission (RJLSC) has recommended Justice Winston Anderson, a distinguished Jamaican-born jurist, to Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders as the next president...
Republican Rep. John James of Michigan has officially entered the race for governor, he announced on Monday, joining a growing list of high-profile contenders vying for...
Howard University made history last week by hosting the inaugural HBCU CHIPS Network Conference, bringing together over 20 HBCUs, top industry players, and federal partners in...
AFP | The African Union (AU) said on Monday that US tariffs imposed on countries across the continent threatened decades of “mutually beneficial trade and cooperation”....
By Gregory Simpkins Within hours after taking office, US President Donald Trump set about dismantling Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programming in the US government. Needless...
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Chair and Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, has issued a renewed call for the Caribbean to deepen its ties with Africa, Central...
Starting April 1, Namibia has implemented a significant policy change by revoking visa-free access for more than 30 countries, including the United States and the United...
In a bold move that signals a broader realignment across the Sahel, Niger has granted copper mining rights to the local firm Compagnie Minière de l’Air...
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is signaling a potential return to the political spotlight, hinting at a possible run for Georgia governor in 2026. During...
Pamela Stevenson has officially entered the race to succeed Senator Mitch McConnell, introducing her campaign with three words: “Duty, honor, Kentucky.” A Louisville Democrat representing House...
This year’s Forbes Billionaires list features a record 3,028 billionaires worth a combined US$16.1 trillion. Among them, 23 Black billionaires – just 0.8 percent of the...
By Joshua Guiness-Brown Jamaica took a bold step towards becoming a global logistics hub with the launch of its Global Logistics Hub Initiative in 2015. To...
After nearly three years of development, Velma Trayham has launched HomeAccess America, the first Black-owned modular housing manufacturer in the U.S., capable of producing up to...
At its first board meeting of 2025, Trinidad & Tobago assumed the chairmanship of the CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean’s Board...
Uganda has implemented its most significant electricity price cut in 20 years, thanks in part to the strength of its currency, which has reduced the cost...
A senior official from the Guyana-based Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat announced on Monday that the 15-member regional bloc is updating its tax treaties to align with...
Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé is urging citizens to rally behind a “stronger Constitution” as the nation works to restore security and political stability. In...
By Gregory Simpkins With the Trump administration’s effort to curtail foreign aid, ostensibly due to concerns about corruption and misdirection of funds, US relations with the...
In 2022, Jamel Stephens set out to turn his dream into reality – launching his own soda pop company. By December 2023, that vision came to...
Jamaica is set to take center stage as the host of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in July 2025. This high-level gathering...
Antigua & Barbuda’s Foreign Affairs Minister, EP Chet Greene, emphasized the importance of maintaining strong relationships with key global partners, including Europe, China, and the United...
Zambia’s economy significantly outpaced forecasts in 2023, driven by a sharp fourth-quarter surge. Preliminary data shows GDP expanded by 4 percent, down from 5.4 percent in...
Michelle Obama and NBA star Stephen Curry have launched PLEZi Hydration, a sports drink aimed at improving nutrition. Developed with registered dietitians, PLEZi Hydration offers more...
Jamaica has firmly rejected calls from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to terminate a longstanding program that brings Cuban doctors to the Caribbean nation –...
The Nigerian government is taking decisive steps to address the country’s chronic housing crisis by launching a groundbreaking housing fund worth N1 trillion (US$654 million). This...
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Reparations Commission marked the International Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Slavery and the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade with a powerful statement...
On National Medal of Honor Day, Congressman Kweisi Mfume announced a legislative effort to posthumously recognize the extraordinary bravery of Mess Attendant Doris “Dorie” Miller, a...
Ethiopia has reported significant progress in its bid to join the World Trade Organization (WTO), with the government aiming to finalize its accession process by March...
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s foremost industrialist, has announced plans to develop Nigeria’s largest port in the Olokola Free Trade Zone, Ogun State, signaling a major boost for...
AP | Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, has passed away at 49. Her family confirmed her death...
By Gregory Simpkins The United States and Israel have floated the idea of moving Palestinians from Gaza to East Africa so that peace will allow for...
George Foreman, the legendary heavyweight boxer and entrepreneur, passed away on March 21, 2025, at age 76, his family announced on Instagram. Foreman first gained fame...
Afreximbank has announced plans to build a US$180 million twin-tower trade complex in Barbados, strengthening economic ties between Africa and the Caribbean. In addition, Afreximbank raised...
In a historic move, 29-year-old entrepreneur Hashim Walters of New Orleans has launched The Latimer Group, a consortium focused on acquiring Spirit Airlines and making it...
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders will convene on Friday ahead of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Jamaica next Wednesday, sources told the Caribbean Media...
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been inaugurated as Namibia’s first female president, extending the ruling SWAPO party’s 35-year hold on power. The 72-year-old leader took office in a...
Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a subsidiary of BlackRock owned by Adebayo Ogunlesi, has acquired key port operations near the Panama Canal in a US$23 billion deal....
Flutterwave, a leading African payments technology company, has forged a transformative partnership with Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), ushering in a new era of digital...
Newly appointed Prime Minister Stuart Young has announced that a general election will be held on April 28, 2025, just one day after being sworn in...
Algeria has published its Provisional Schedule of Tariff Concessions (PSTCs) under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement, marking a significant step towards its operationalization....
The Prime Minister of St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Ralph Gonsalves, has arrived in Venezuela for talks with President Nicolás Maduro amid rising tensions between Venezuela...
Reuters | On Tuesday, Presidents Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and Paul Kagame of Rwanda engaged in direct talks in Qatar,...
Stuart Young, 50, was sworn in as the eighth prime minister of Trinidad & Tobago on Monday, succeeding Keith Rowley, 75, who stepped down after nine...
Columbia Savings & Loan Association celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2024 as Wisconsin’s oldest and only remaining Black-owned bank. Since becoming chair, president, and CEO in...
The Dangote Oil Refinery has begun operations at its polypropylene facility in Lagos, marking a key milestone in its commissioning process, which started in January 2024....
Several Caribbean nations are pressing the United States for answers following reports that they may be included in a proposed travel ban. The concerns stem from...
By Gregory Simpkins The destruction of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is just about complete. Even Prosper Africa, administered by the agency and created...
The Ethiopian Airlines Group has signed a Letter of Intent with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to collaborate on the Bishoftu International Airport Development Project, poised...
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) is set to announce its 2025 cohort amid funding challenges for African startups. Now in its 11th year, TEF’s flagship entrepreneurship...
Pioneering prostate cancer research by Jamaican scientist Dr. Simone Badal will be highlighted at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Research Day on Thursday....
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has stated she is prepared to have her US visa revoked as she urges Caribbean Community (CARICOM) nations to defend Cuba’s...
AFP | Barack and Michelle Obama are in talks to produce a new biopic about golf superstar Tiger Woods, a source familiar with the negotiations told...
South African billionaire and mining magnate Patrice Motsepe has been re-elected unopposed as president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) during the organization’s congress in...
Cocoa Tea, the renowned reggae singer and songwriter, has passed away at the age of 65. Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness expressed condolences to his family,...
Reuters | A pan-African payments infrastructure provider designed to facilitate trade on the continent is piloting an African currency market platform to boost commerce across borders...
Garlin Gilchrist II, Michigan’s first Black lieutenant governor, officially declared his candidacy for the 2026 gubernatorial race on Tuesday. A Democrat from Detroit and a former...
The Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) extended its congratulations to Suriname’s Foreign Minister, Albert Ramdin, on his historic election as the new Secretary-General of...
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially deployed its standby force to address the escalating threat of terrorism in the region. This follows...
H. J. Russell & Company (Russell), a leader in commercial construction, program management, and engineering, has been honored with the Engineering Impact Award at the 2025...
Carver Federal Savings Bank, the largest publicly traded Black-owned bank in the U.S., has provided US$225 million in loans over the past five years to 183...
The Dominican government confirms that construction of the region’s first 10-megawatt geothermal power plant remains on track for completion by Christmas. “A lot of work is...
By Gregory Simpkins The so-called Scramble for Africa refers to the cooperative effort by European powers to exploit the people and resources of the continent of...
On Saturday, Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama began a crucial three-day diplomatic mission, kicking off his tour in Bamako, Mali. The visit was marked by a...
Fritz Alphonse Jean, an economist and former central bank chief, was sworn in as president of Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council (CPT) on Friday, succeeding Leslie Voltaire...
Immigration ministers of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) have reaffirmed their commitment to fully implementing the free movement of persons within the sub-region. This...
Emmalin Pierre has been officially appointed as the Leader of the Opposition in Grenada, succeeding Keith Mitchell. Mitchell previously assumed the role following the 2022 general...
Nigeria has increased its power transmission capacity by over 80 percent to 8,500 MW in the past two years and plans to add another 1,500 MW...
Reuters | Democratic U.S. Representative Sylvester Turner, a former mayor of Houston, who was sworn into office in November, died on Tuesday, fellow lawmakers said, hours...
African finance leaders are deepening economic partnerships with Caribbean nations, aiming to boost trade between the two regions to nearly US$2 billion annually in the coming...
Tanzania will officially cease steel imports following significant growth in domestic production, marking a milestone in its industrialization agenda. During a visit to steel manufacturer, Lodhia...
Industrial Bank, a historic Black-owned institution, launched its Beyond Banking initiative in 2016 to provide financial education to incarcerated individuals in Washington, D.C., and beyond. Over...
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has strongly condemned Venezuela’s recent deployment of naval vessels near Guyana’s Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) platforms, calling the move aggressive...
Angola is set to become the 14th member of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Free Trade Area (FTA), following the successful conclusion of a Trade...
AP | Serena Williams is joining the ownership group of the WNBA’s first Canadian franchise, the Toronto Tempo, the team announced Monday. She will partner with...
Reuters | Many Jamaicans want their country to ditch King Charles as head of state but a bill presented by the government to do just that...
Rwandan president Paul Kagame has appointed Soraya Hakuziyaremye as the new Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR), making her the first woman to lead...
By Gregory Simpkins Seeing the photos and video of erstwhile colleagues given only 15 minutes to clear out the desks and offices they left behind when...
AP | Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone, a member of the all-female hip-hop trio The Sequence and known for the hit song “Wish I Didn’t Miss...
Governor Julia Crouch has confirmed the official results of Wednesday’s general election, announcing that Cora Richardson-Hodge will become the first woman to lead a government in...
Corporate leaders are mourning the loss of Ronald C. Parker, a dedicated diversity advocate who championed Black executives and others in attaining senior leadership positions. Parker,...
By Mark-Anthony Johnson Namibia is poised to make history as it prepares to launch its first export consignment under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)....
Robert F. Smith, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, has affirmed his position that businesses will maintain their commitment to recruiting highly qualified and...
Nigeria’s oil refining sector rebounded in Q4 2024, posting its first quarterly growth since 2018, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The sector expanded...
At the 48th Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government Meeting in Barbados, a landmark agreement was signed between the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, in...
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders have approved Jamaican jurist Justice Winston Anderson as the next president of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), succeeding Justice Adrian Saunders...
By Mark-Anthony Johnson In a significant step toward advancing regional trade and economic integration, Namibia and Botswana have reiterated their commitment to the Trans-Kalahari Rail Corridor...
In 2005, Andile Ngcaba made headlines with a US$1 billion stake in Telkom. Today, he runs a fund exceeding US$600 million spanning Africa, Southeast Asia, and...
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has officially announced five candidates for its highly anticipated presidential election, set to take place on May 29, 2025. Competing for...
Reuters | Roberta Flack, the silky-voiced Grammy-winning singer whose sultry ballads “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” and “Killing Me Softly With His Song”...
AP | Former Vice President Kamala Harris stepped on the NAACP Image Awards stage Saturday night with a sobering message, calling the civil rights organization a...
By Gregory Simpkins Over the years I have worked on analyzing international politics, economics and social issues, I have found that not only is each situation...
At his final Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government meeting as Prime Minister, Keith Rowley received well-wishes from regional leaders who reflected on their personal and...
Namibia has officially launched its National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy, positioning itself as a regional leader in AI adoption and innovation. Designed to establish Namibia as...
Retired boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. is setting his sights on the NFL, exploring a potential ownership stake in the New York Giants. According to TMZ...
AP | Malian filmmaker Souleymane Cissé, a pioneer of African cinema with a career spanning 50 years, has died at age 84, Malian television announced Wednesday....
Morehouse College honored John Hope Bryant, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Operation HOPE, with the prestigious “Candle Award” at its 37th Annual “A Candle in the...
Reuters | Former colonial powers must apologize and pay compensation for their historic role in the enslavement of Africans, Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell told European...
Nigerian business magnate Aliko Dangote has witnessed an extraordinary surge in his net worth, nearly doubling to an impressive US$23.9 billion, according to Forbes. This remarkable...
The 48th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) officially commenced on Wednesday in Barbados under the theme “Strength...
Ghana has taken a bold step toward pan-African unity by implementing a visa-free policy for all African passport holders, effective January 1, 2025. This landmark decision...
Aliko Dangote, Chairman and CEO of Dangote Group, has announced ambitious expansion plans in Ethiopia, including doubling the company’s cement production capacity and investing in new...
AP | Former Vice President Kamala Harris is to receive the NAACP ‘s Chairman’s Award during the civil rights organization’s Image Awards ceremony this weekend. Harris,...
Former Jamaican Prime Minister PJ Patterson announced that the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved funding for a pioneering AI education hub. Speaking at the PJ...
AFP | New oil producer Senegal has begun producing various fuels in its own refinery near the capital Dakar, the company behind it said on Thursday....
AP | African leaders on Saturday elected Djibouti’s foreign minister to become the next leader of the commission than runs the continent-wide African Union (AU). Mahmoud...
Malawi has temporarily banned the export of gemstones and precious minerals as part of a sweeping reform to improve transparency and efficiency in its mining sector,...
The Jamaican government is set to introduce a referendum bill in Parliament, providing citizens with an opportunity to participate in the nation’s constitutional reform process. Custos...
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has signed a US$6 million partnership with the UAE’s Office of Development Affairs and the Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation...
Howard University has achieved Research One (R1) Carnegie Classification, becoming the first historically Black college or university (HBCU) to receive this prestigious designation. The classification, announced...
Caribbean Airlines (CAL), owned by Trinidad & Tobago, reported an operating profit of US$12.1 million in 2024, a 51 percent decline from the US$24.7 million recorded...
In December, the Board of Governors of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) announced the appointment of Barbadian Daniel Best as the institution’s seventh president. This appointment...
Martine Moïse, widow of former Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, has written to U.S. President Donald Trump, requesting the declassification of all FBI and State Department documents...
By Gregory Simpkins When Donald Trump won re-election as President last November, there were some in Africa and the Diaspora who expressed continued bitterness over his...
The Government of Grenada and Afreximbank have officially entered into an agreement to host the highly anticipated 4th AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF), set to...
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has been named one of three recipients of this year’s prestigious Zayed Award for Human Fraternity. Mottley was recognized for her...
By NJ Ayuk Mozambique is not seeking handouts to lift its people out of poverty. Instead, it is determined to harness its natural resources to drive...
Morgan Price, a junior gymnast at Fisk University, made history by earning a perfect 10.0 on her bar routine during a tri meet at Temple University...
Kenyan President William Ruto’s push to reduce reliance on the US dollar in African trade has gained traction with the launch of the Pan-African Payments Settlement...
The World Bank has officially reclassified Guyana as a ‘high-income’ country, marking a significant milestone in its journey from economic hardship to global recognition. This achievement...
Reuters | Former Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam has renounced his French citizenship to meet eligibility conditions for Ivory Coast’s presidential election in October, as his...
Sam Nujoma, the activist and guerrilla leader who led Namibia to independence and became its first democratically elected president, has passed away at the age of...