Four Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries – Barbados, Belize, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, and Dominica – are set to implement full free movement of skilled nationals...
By Mark-Anthony Johnson In a striking display of geopolitical chess, US President Donald Trump is set to host leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal...
As the July 9 deadline looms, Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders convened on July 7 to craft a unified response to the U.S. government’s “America First” trade...
In a bold step toward energy self-sufficiency, the Dangote Refinery – Africa’s largest oil refining facility – is on track to become fully reliant on Nigerian...
The newly inaugurated president of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Justice Winston Anderson, has expressed optimism that more Caribbean nations will adopt the regional court...
By Gregory Simpkins The second administration of US President Donald Trump has come under significant criticism for several perceived failings – from shutting off development aid...
In the world of African venture capital, Uganda rarely makes the map. The spotlight stays fixed on Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Egypt – the so-called...
As Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness assumes the chairmanship of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), he has emphasized that the future of Caribbean integration hinges on unity...
The African soccer community is in mourning following the passing of one of its most iconic figures – Peter Rufai, former Nigerian international goalkeeper and 1994...
In one of the largest single-asset continuation fund deals to date, Robert F. Smith’s Vista Equity Partners has successfully closed a US$5.6 billion continuation vehicle to...
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), headquartered in St. Kitts & Nevis, has achieved its highest-ever annual profit, reporting a net income of EC$126.2 million (US$46.6...
In a surprising move, Tanzanian Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has announced he will not seek re-election in the upcoming parliamentary polls, effectively ending his tenure as...
Africa has taken a landmark step toward financial sovereignty with the launch of PAPSSCARD, the continent’s first homegrown pan-African card scheme. Unveiled on June 27 at...
In a landmark move, Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders are set to formalize a coalition with the African Union (AU) to amplify global advocacy for reparatory justice,...
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has been named the recipient of the 2025 Winnie Mandela Humanitarian Award, presented by the July One International Reggae Day organization....
Ethiopia is set to finalize a US$3 billion agreement with Nigerian business magnate Aliko Dangote to build a large fertilizer plant in Gode, Somali Regional State....
AP | Redemption Holding Co. has completed its acquisition of Utah-based Holladay Bank & Trust, making it the first time a bank has been owned by...
In a landmark decision at the 32nd Afreximbank Group Annual Meetings, shareholders have officially appointed George Elombi as the fourth President and Chairman of the Board...
The Grenada government has announced plans to introduce legislation that would decriminalize the recreational, religious, and medicinal use of cannabis, pending parliamentary approval. Prime Minister Dickon...
By Gregory Simpkins It took our world until 1804 to reach the first billion in population and another 218 years to reach the second billion. Our...
The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) held its 48th Annual General Meeting earlier this week, at its Harbour Street headquarters in downtown Kingston. The meeting was chaired...
In a landmark development, Cabo Verde – commonly known internationally as Cape Verde – has been reclassified by the World Bank as an upper-middle-income country, marking...
Inspired by the trailblazing success of Robert F. Smith, founder of Vista Equity Partners – who made headlines in 2024 by raising a record-breaking US$20 billion...
The Africa Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has successfully completed a pilot of its Caribbean Payment and Settlement System (CAPSS), a digital infrastructure enabling cross-border transactions in local...
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s foremost industrialist, is expanding his agro-industrial footprint into Ghana with the launch of a landmark sugar refinery project in Kwame Danso, Bono East...
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Trinidad & Tobago on Tuesday afternoon, rattling parts of the twin-island nation but causing no immediate reports of damage or injuries....
Howard University and Google Research have introduced a pioneering dataset aimed at improving how automatic speech recognition (ASR) systems understand and support Black users. As part...
This week marks the end of an era as Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, one of Jamaica’s most celebrated athletes, prepares to race for the final time at Kingston’s...
The Dangote oil refinery in Nigeria, Africa’s largest crude processing facility, is preparing to ship its first gasoline cargo outside the continent, with a vessel bound...
David ‘Syd’ Lawrence, the first British-born Black cricketer to represent England, has died at age 61 after a courageous battle with motor neurone disease (MND). His...
AP | Randolph Bracy and LaVon Bracy Davis are taking sibling rivalry to a new level as the brother and sister run against each other in...
By Gregory Simpkins After the recent conclusion of the US-China trade negotiations, US President Donald Trump praised the agreement reached on social media as “a great...
In a landmark moment for cultural restitution, Nigeria has formally received 119 artifacts looted over 120 years ago from the historic Kingdom of Benin during the...
AP | Three-time Olympic 1,500-meter champion and world record holder Faith Kipyegon is setting her sights on another historic milestone: becoming the first woman to run...
Koffi Amani François Xavier started his snack company “Mon Chips” with just US$100. Today, it’s a multinational brand – thanks in large part to the African...
Titi Ogufere, a visionary based in Lagos and founder of Design Week Lagos. She is the first African president of the International Federation of Interior Architects...
As Jamaica assumes the chairmanship of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), human development, capacity-building, and strategic partnerships will be central to its regional agenda. Prime Minister Andrew...
Zambia’s acquisition of a 26 percent stake in Angola’s Benguela oil refinery represents a significant step toward stronger intra-African collaboration – a shift long overdue on...
Morgan State University President David K. Wilson has received the esteemed Dr. Frederick S. Humphries Sr. Leadership Award from the HBCU Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) at...
The government of Antigua & Barbuda has strongly defended its Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme following reports that the Donald Trump administration is considering visa bans...
By NJ Ayuk For many in the developed world, electricity is an unquestioned part of daily life. They rarely consider what it means to live without...
At 18, just two weeks after graduating high school, Brandon Moss became the youngest candidate ever to run for mayor of Fairfield, Alabama, according to his...
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) will hold its 2025 Annual Meetings in Abuja from June 25 to 28, marking a fitting conclusion to the tenure of...
Ugandan entrepreneurs Sandra Namboozo and Samuel Muyita are fighting food waste with a solution inspired by their farming roots. Drawing on firsthand experience with post-harvest losses,...
A new public opinion poll reveals strong support among Jamaicans for term limits across all levels of elected office – including the prime minister – as...
By Gregory Simpkins When the Soviet Union dissolved more than three decades ago, hope rose globally that an end to the Cold War would allow democracy...
The opposition Working People’s Alliance (WPA) has reignited a call to rename the University of Guyana in honor of Dr. Walter Rodney, the celebrated historian, activist,...
Gabon has announced its decision to withdraw from an 18-year-old fisheries partnership with the European Union, citing unequal benefits and concerns over the overexploitation of marine...
Meharry Medical College, a historically Black institution based in Nashville, has officially launched its new program in Memphis, aiming to strengthen the city’s healthcare workforce. The...
Zimbabwe, Africa’s largest lithium producer with output reaching 2.4 million tons of lithium concentrate in 2024, has announced plans to halt exports of unprocessed lithium by...
Trade and economic development ministers from the 15-member Caribbean Community (CARICOM) gathered this week for a two-day meeting amid mounting trade challenges and a rapidly shifting...
Ghana’s economy gained momentum in the first quarter of 2025, expanding by 5.3 percent year-on-year – up from a revised 4.9 percent in the same period...
Byron Allen’s media empire is preparing to part with its collection of local television stations – a move that signals a major strategic shift for Allen...
Aliko Dangote, CEO of the Dangote Group and founder of Africa’s largest petroleum refinery, has signaled a sweeping transformation in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, describing...
A virtual summit of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders – originally scheduled for Friday to address the ongoing socio-economic and political crisis in Haiti – has been...
By Gregory Simpkins In the last few years, China and Russia have used the coalition they created – Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa (BRICS) to...
In a landmark development for Trinidad & Tobago’s political landscape, Pennelope Beckles is poised to become the first woman ever to lead the People’s National Movement...
Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu, who led the southern African nation from 2015 to 2021, has died at the age of 68. His death was confirmed...
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has officially set July 14, 2025, as nomination day for the country’s upcoming general and regional elections, which are scheduled to...
By Gregory Simpkins The recently-concluded African Diaspora Investment Symposium 2025 (ADIS2025) commemorated a decade of the promotion of Diaspora investment in Africa by the African Diaspora...
Nigeria, once Africa’s largest importer of refined petroleum products, has been overtaken by South Africa, signaling a significant shift in the continent’s energy dynamics. This change...
Victoria Mboko’s rise at the 2024 French Open is a story of talent, resilience, and heritage – one that resonates far beyond the red clay courts...
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has named Mauritanian economist Sidi Ould Tah as its new president-elect following three rounds of voting on Thursday afternoon in Abidjan,...
Ngugi wa Thiong’o, the celebrated Kenyan author, playwright, and intellectual, has died at the age of 87. His daughter, Wanjiku wa Ngugi, confirmed his passing on...
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in collaboration with the Government of Grenada, has announced the fourth edition of the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2025). Scheduled...
Angola’s President João Lourenço has been honored as the ‘Energy Person of the Year’ by the African Energy Chamber, in recognition of his leadership in governance...
Jamaica’s poverty rate dropped significantly from 16.7 percent in 2021 to a historic low of 8.2 percent in 2025 – the lowest since records began in...
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is celebrating its 50th anniversary today, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to regional integration, economic development,...
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...