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...
Africa’s wealthiest businessman, Aliko Dangote, has urged Grenada and other Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states to eliminate visa requirements for travelers from African nations, arguing that...
The central banks of Rwanda and Ghana have partnered to integrate their national payment systems and establish a fintech licensing passport between the two nations, as...
Jim Reynolds, founder and CEO of Loop Capital, built the firm into the world’s largest Black-owned investment bank, overseeing a team of 300 professionals handling thousands...
The Investment Migration Agency (IMA) of Grenada has announced the launch of a new Citizenship by Invitation Initiative, designed to attract high-caliber global business leaders and...
By Gregory Simpkins The first two weeks of the second administration of US President Donald Trump were chaotic to say the least. A wave of executive...
Kenyan mobile operator, Safaricom and the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) have proposed making Pesalink Kenya’s next-generation fast payment system (FPS), advocating for an industry-led approach to...
AP | Retired Lt. Col. Harry Stewart Jr., was a member of the 332nd Fighter Group, the first Black military pilots in the U.S. His death...
Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil producer, aims to increase daily crude and condensate output to 2.7 million barrels by 2027, according to Special Adviser on Energy Olu...
AP | Tennis star Coco Gauff donated US$100,000 to UNCF to provide scholarships for students playing competitive tennis at historically Black colleges and universities. UNCF will...
The Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) has conducted its first study on the Caribbean’s infrastructure needs. A preview of the report, Sustainable...
Kenya, currently holding the East African Community (EAC) presidency, has announced a joint summit with the Southern African Development Community (SADC) on February 7-8 in Dar...
A private equity firm backed by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is set to acquire Java House, a leading East African coffee chain. Mauritius-based Alterra Capital,...
Beyoncé, now the most nominated artist in Grammy history with a total of 99 nominations, won Album of the Year for her country album, Cowboy Carter....
By Gregory Simpkins M23 Rebels Gain Ground in Eastern DR Congo The Rwandan-backed March 23 Movement (M23) rebels, who are steadily gaining territory in eastern Democratic...
Haiti’s Presidential Transitional Council (TPC) leader, Leslie Voltaire, has announced that national elections are set for November 2025, with a new government expected to take office...
The contest to lead the African Development Bank (AfDB) is gaining momentum as candidates from Zambia, Senegal, and Mauritania pledge to accelerate Africa’s development. Zambia’s Samuel...
Caribbean nations are lagging in artificial intelligence (AI) development due to insufficient infrastructure, workforce, and applications. A recent UN ECLAC report highlights the need for investment...
Bloomberg | Nigeria’s imports of gasoline are on course for an eight-year low as the country’s new mega-refinery pushes out foreign suppliers, boosting the nation’s fuel...
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) will host its annual 2025 “A Mind Is…”® New York Gala on March 20, 2025, bringing together over 500 guests,...
Reuters | Trinidad & Tobago on Tuesday offered 26 offshore oil and gas blocks in its largest-ever auction of areas for deepwater exploration and production, according...
Bloomberg | Ghana’s annual trade surplus reached US$5 billion in 2024 for the first time ever as the value of the country’s gold exports soared. The...
Smartsheet, a leading AI-powered work management platform, has announced the successful completion of its US$8.4 billion acquisition by funds managed by Vista Equity Partners (Vista) and...
By Gregory Simpkins Over decades of working on African issues – analyzing governments and economies and working with businesspeople wanting to enter African markets – it...
Burkina Faso has achieved a groundbreaking milestone with the launch of its first electric car, developed entirely by the Burkinabe car manufacturer ITAOUA. This innovative vehicle,...
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) has secured a US$25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to enhance its capacity and support the growth of historically...
Jamaica’s Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Marlene Malahoo Forte, who also chairs the Joint Select Committee reviewing the Constitution (Amendment) Republic Bill, has emphasized the...
Lesetja Kganyago, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), has been unanimously elected as the new Chancellor of Stellenbosch University (SU), effective 24 January 2025....
Reuters | Nigeria needs to double economic growth within the next year or two from an annualized rate of 3.5 percent in the third quarter to...
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness has reiterated his administration’s commitment to establishing Jamaica as a leading international financial services hub, emphasizing this goal as a cornerstone...
AP | Gabon will hold a presidential election on April 12, the council of ministers said. The West African country is currently ruled by the military...
In 2015, ExxonMobil announced the discovery of oil beneath Guyana’s coastal waters. Since then, the US oil giant and its partners have uncovered 11 billion barrels...
Kenya has announced a new directive allowing citizens from nearly all African countries to enter without prior authorization. This replaces the controversial Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)...
OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank in the U.S., is launching first-time homebuyer programs in 2025 to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day. These include the...
Nigeria’s 650,000 barrels-per-day (bpd) Dangote Refinery is constructing eight additional oil storage tanks to address challenges with crude supply. These new tanks will increase the refinery’s...
The Guyana-based Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat has accepted an invitation from the government of Trinidad & Tobago to deploy election observers for the country’s upcoming general...
By Gregory Simpkins On his way out of the White House, President Joe Biden pardoned, among others, the Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey who had been convicted...
Coffee giant Starbucks has revealed that Mellody Hobson, the lead independent director of its board, will be retiring after a tenure of nearly two decades with...
Haiti’s Prime Minister, Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, stated that the deployment of 218 Kenyan police and military personnel underscores the commitment of both the Haitian government and...
AP | US President Joe Biden on Sunday posthumously pardoned Black nationalist Marcus Garvey, who influenced Malcolm X and other civil rights leaders and was convicted...
Guyana experienced robust economic growth in 2024, with GDP rising by 43.6 percent, up from 33 percent in 2023, according to Ashni Singh, Senior Minister in...
AP | Nigeria has been admitted as a “partner country” of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, according to Brazil, the group’s chair. BRICS was formed...
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has partnered with the International Labour Organization (ILO) to advance a regional labor migration policy through a new consultancy initiative. This initiative...
Ethio Telecom has partnered with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to advance Ethiopia’s digital economy and broaden internet access across Africa. This collaboration aligns with a...
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Chair and Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley welcomed the UN’s 17 December declaration of a Second International Decade for People of African Descent,...
The African Union (AU) has unveiled a new agricultural development strategy to boost agri-food output by 45 percent by 2035, transforming the continent’s food systems. This...
Carter Cofield, and George Acheampong are dedicated to closing the wealth gap and empowering the Black community through financial literacy and strategic wealth-building initiatives. Cofield, a...
Reuters | ChatGPT maker OpenAI said on Tuesday private equity veteran Adebayo Ogunlesi, who is currently the CEO of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), has joined its...
Daniel Chapo was inaugurated as Mozambique’s fifth president on Wednesday in Maputo, despite ongoing protests over disputed election results. In his speech, the 48-year-old law graduate...
GraceKennedy Limited has announced that Group CEO Don Wehby will retire on February 14, 2025, after an accomplished tenure at the helm. Frank James, CEO of...
Reuters | Guyana exported 225 cargoes of crude oil in 2024, its energy minister said on Tuesday, as a consortium led by U.S. major Exxon Mobil,...
AP | MSNBC President Rashida Jones says she is stepping down after four years leading the liberal news network – an announcement thtat takes place on...
Trinidad & Tobago’s Parliament Monday night, unanimously approved a three-month extension of the state of emergency (SOE), following a day of debate between the government and...
South Sudan announced plans to produce at least 90,000 barrels of crude oil daily as it resumes normal production, following the lifting of a suspension caused...
StretchLab, a global leader in assisted stretching and part of the Xponential Fitness portfolio, has grown significantly under CEO Verdine Baker, a former professional soccer player....
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), headquartered in Trinidad & Tobago, has called on Caribbean nations to enhance surveillance in response to a rise in respiratory...
Reuters | An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 struck Ethiopia, east of the capital Addis Ababa, early on Saturday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said....
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Herschel Walker, a renowned athlete, businessman, and philanthropist, as the next U.S. Ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. Walker,...
President Félix Tshisekedi officially inaugurated the first flight of Air Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s new national airline, on Tuesday. The airline is a joint...
The government of Rwanda has signed a strategic partnership with American comedian and television host Steve Harvey’s company, BILT LLC, to promote tourism and investment in...
Reuters | Ethiopia’s parliament passed long-planned legislation on Tuesday allowing foreign banks to operate in the Horn of Africa country, part of government efforts to attract...
Keith Mitchell, leader of Grenada’s New National Party (NNP), has announced he will not seek re-election as party leader, marking the end of an era in...
By Gregory Simpkins For all of my adult life here in the United States, I have constantly heard how the African Diaspora in America (especially those...
AP | When Nadege Anelka first came to the West African country of Benin from her home island of Martinique, a French overseas territory in the...
Colorado’s Travis Hunter has been awarded the 2024 Heisman Trophy, becoming the first defender to receive the honor since Michigan’s Charles Woodson in 1997. The two-way...
Prime Minister Keith Rowley of Trinidad & Tobago has denied reports suggesting an agreement with the United States to allow U.S. forces deployment in the country...
A growing trend in charitable giving focuses on addressing systemic issues like education, healthcare, and medical research, reflecting the preferences of ultra-high-net-worth individuals (net worths over...
The University of the West Indies’ Seismic Research Centre (SRC) reported a 3.5 magnitude earthquake near Antigua & Barbuda on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 6:22...
Reuters | Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery said on Wednesday it has made its first export of petrol to Cameroon, a milestone that could pave way for regional...
Nikki Giovanni, renowned poet, author, educator, and public speaker, passed away at 81. Known for her candid and conversational style, she addressed topics like racism, love,...
Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Shaib Kyari, led a delegation to Zimbabwe to study its successful agricultural strategies, particularly those driving record-breaking wheat...
Haiti’s Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince reopened to commercial flights on Wednesday, following a month-long closure due to gang violence. Enhanced security measures, supported by...
The Constitutional Court of Zambia has ruled that former President Edgar Lungu is ineligible to run for a third term in office. This decision follows Lungu’s...
In a groundbreaking effort to combat climate change while alleviating its debt burden, Barbados has successfully implemented the world’s first debt-for-climate resilience swap. This innovative strategy...
OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank in the U.S., has been named to Inc.‘s 2024 Best in Business list for Financial Services. The recognition highlights companies...
By NJ Ayuk Wealthy nations have long leveraged their natural gas resources to foster economic resilience. By ensuring reliable energy supplies for their populations and industries,...
Lewis Hamilton concluded his illustrious 12-year partnership with Mercedes in Abu Dhabi, delivering a performance that reflected his status as a seven-time world champion. The 39-year-old,...
By Gregory Simpkins France, one of the European colonial powers that divided up the African continent at the infamous Belin Conference of 1885, is on the...
AP | Ghana’s former President John Dramani Mahama is set to return to office in the West African nation’s presidential election after the ruling party candidate,...
Guyana has signaled potential restrictions on fellow Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries if barriers to Guyanese exports persist. Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo emphasized reciprocity during the Guyana...
Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress, will posthumously receive the Congressional Gold Medal following House approval of the Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal...
The latest Caribbean Salary Survey Report: PayPulse 2024 Report reveals a persistent pay gap across the region, with The Bahamas solidifying its position as the highest-paying...
Theo Baloyi’s Bathu, has achieved a significant milestone by opening its first international store at Maerua Mall in Windhoek, Namibia – its 36th store overall. This...
Jamaica’s Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Marlene Malahoo Forte, has announced plans to table the Constitutional Reform Bill as early as next week. Speaking in...
The Central Bank of the Bahamas (CBB) reports that the domestic economy continues to grow, albeit at a slower pace compared to the previous year, as...
Reuters | The candidate from Namibia’s ruling SWAPO party, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, was on course to become the southern African country’s first female leader by winning a...
By NJ Ayuk Angolan President João Lourenço recently engaged in discussions with Aliko Dangote – founder and CEO of Dangote Industries – to explore potential opportunities,...
Meharry Medical College in Nashville has announced a US$20 million donation from an anonymous benefactor, following its record-breaking US$175 million gift in August this year. Dr....
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has projected that Caribbean nations will receive approximately US$18.4 billion in remittances in 2024, reflecting a modest growth rate of two...
By Gregory Simpkins As I have written about previously, the international community has discussed what to do about climate change for decades. Many promises of help...
Reuters | World Trade Organization chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was reappointed for a second term at a special meeting on Friday, the trade watchdog said, meaning her...
Colonel Yvonne L. Mays has made history by becoming the first African American woman to lead the New Jersey National Guard. Her promotion to Brigadier General...
Chad has announced the termination of its defence cooperation agreement with France, requiring French troops to leave the country. The decision, announced Thursday after French Foreign...
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) will host a virtual conference, Expert Forum on Anti-Corruption in the Age of AI, on Monday, coinciding with International Anti-Corruption Day....
Bloomberg | Cadence Patrick’s decision to attend Spelman College over Harvard surprised many, but it reflected a broader trend: rising interest in historically Black colleges and...
AFP | The incoming World Health Organization’s regional director for Africa, Faustine Ndugulile, died while receiving treatment, Tanzania’s parliament speaker said on Wednesday. The cause of...
Grenada’s Parliament plans to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) tools in 2025, aiming to encourage legislators to fully leverage the technology, according to Speaker Leo Cato’s announcement...
The Dangote Group has inaugurated Africa’s largest tomato processing facility in northern Nigeria, a US$20 million initiative aimed at reducing the country’s dependence on imported tomatoes,...
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T), the largest Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in the United States, is proud to announce the...
St. Lucia Prime Minister Phillip J. Pierre has rejected calls for a snap general election, affirming that the timing of the polls will adhere to constitutional...
Rice holds deep cultural significance in Sierra Leone, where a meal without rice is considered incomplete. However, surging rice prices have forced many to sacrifice other...
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) will enter the next Congress with a record 62 members, contributing to an unprecedented 67 Black lawmakers in total. This milestone...
Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness unveiled key policy measures at the Jamaica Labour Party’s (JLP) 81st annual conference to ease financial strain on middle-income earners and...
Bloomberg | Nigeria’s economy grew faster than anticipated in the third quarter, buoyed by its services and oil sectors. Gross domestic product (GDP) expanded an annual...
By Gregory Simpkins As I have written previously, South Sudan is critically placed in the geopolitical context. For example, waters that form the White Nile River...
AP | Spelman College has officially announced that Dr. Helene Gayle will not be returning from her leave of absence and will step down permanently from...
Late last week, Uganda launched a significant US$3 billion Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project that will connect the country to the Kenyan border, with the potential...
The Grenada Investment Development Corporation (GIDC) has reported a record-breaking year for foreign investment, with capital inflows reaching EC$488 million (US$180 million) in 2023 – a...
House Leader Hakeem Jeffries was reelected as Democratic leader Tuesday, along with Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, in a closed-door vote. Despite Democrats...
Kwaku Owusu Twum is a trailblazer in the intersection of technology and agriculture, currently pursuing a PhD and a Master of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Technology (MBET)...
ExxonMobil Guyana, alongside Hess and CNOOC, announced the production of 500 million barrels of oil from the Stabroek block, achieved in under five years since Guyana...
AFP | Kenyan President William Ruto on Thursday scrapped controversial deals with India’s embattled Adani Group over Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and a state-owned...
Eniola Shokunbi, a middle school student from Connecticut, has launched an initiative to improve air quality in schools through affordable filtration systems. Her project gained significant...
Clifton R. Wharton Jr., former president of Michigan State University (MSU) and a trailblazing leader, passed away on Saturday in New York City at the age...
Bloomberg | Ethiopia plans to export about 100 megawatts of electricity to Tanzania via Kenya once the nations finalize a deal that will enable cross-border trade...
Fourteen Caribbean Community (CARICOM) nations will meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Georgetown, Guyana, on November 20, 2024. This historic summit marks the first...
Bloomberg | Foreign investment in Tanzania is expected to grow by a third next year as President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s pro-business stance helps reverse the impact...
Senegal’s ruling party has declared a decisive victory in Sunday’s legislative elections, according to government spokesperson Amadou Moustapha Ndieck Sarre, who made the announcement on TFM...
AP | A statue of the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis, a civil rights icon, has been unveiled in Alabama’s capital city. The likeness, called Steadfast...
Reuters | Nigeria’s state oil firm, NNPC Ltd has revealed that one of its subsidiaries has agreed to supply 100 million standard cubic feet of gas...
By Gregory Simpkins When we read articles about the economic health of countries, we often encounter one recurring item: Gross Domestic Product (GDP). It supposedly describes...
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has voiced significant concern regarding the transitional governance process currently underway in Haiti, a member state. In an official statement, the regional...
Congresswoman Yvette Clarke has announced her candidacy to become the 29th chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), succeeding Rep. Steven Horsford if elected. Clarke, currently...
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley is a dedicated advocate for climate action, she is extending an invitation to US President-elect Donald Trump for an in-person meeting....
Al Cook, Chief Executive Officer of De Beers, and Duncan Wanblad, Chief Executive Officer of Anglo-American, have met with President Duma Boko in a courtesy call...
The Shawn Carter Foundation, founded by Jay-Z and his mother, Gloria Carter, has partnered with the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania to launch the...
Haiti’s new interim Prime Minister, Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, was sworn in Monday as violence surged in Port-au-Prince. During his inauguration, he emphasized restoring security as key...
Bloomberg | Botswana’s push to diversify its economy away from mining and into financial services positions it to compete with Mauritius as an African hub for...
The University of the West Indies (The UWI) has ranked among the top 2,092 institutions in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings, marking its...
Reuters | Ghana’s main opposition leader John Dramani Mahama looks set to win December’s presidential election, an opinion poll showed on Monday, placing him ahead of...
AP | Revered abolitionist Harriet Tubman, who was the first woman to oversee an American military action during a time of war, was posthumously awarded the...
In a development underscoring Haiti’s turbulent democratic transition, a transitional council announced Sunday the dismissal of interim Prime Minister Garry Conille, appointing businessman Alix Didier Fils-Aimé...
By Gregory Simpkins When Abiy Ahmed became Prime Minister of Ethiopia in April 2018, the country had been ravaged by a protracted conflict with its neighbor,...
World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has successfully navigated a significant milestone in her pursuit of a second term. However, she may still encounter a...
Reuters | Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub, has announced a bid solicitation for constructing gas-fired power plants with a combined capacity of up to 4,000 megawatts (MW)...
Grand Slam Track, a newly formed track league created by former world record holder Michael Johnson, is gaining momentum with the recent appointment of Robert F....
The Bahamian government is standing by its decision to implement the nation’s first corporate income tax, with Prime Minister Phillip Davis emphasizing that this new law...
Kenyan Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have commenced their inaugural export shipments of various products to the the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), South...
Bloomberg | Senegal expects the first cargo from BP Plc’s Greater Tortue Ahmeyim liquefied natural gas project at the “beginning of next year,” according to Deputy...
Bloomberg | Two Black women, Angela Alsobrooks and Lisa Blunt Rochester, have won US Senate seats representing Maryland and Delaware, breaking another barrier in a 235-year-old...
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a concession speech to the nation after a hard-fought campaign that ultimately failed to prevent Republican Donald Trump from reclaiming...
Bloomberg | A payment system that eliminates the dollar in cross-border African transactions can save the continent as much as US$5 billion in processing costs, the...
Haitian officials have reaffirmed their commitment to establishing a newly elected government by February 7, 2026. This was emphasized during high-level meetings held from October 28...
AP | Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson’s historic “Thriller” album to writing prize-winning film and television scores...
By Gregory Simpkins Debt is a cancer that eats away a government’s ability to manage its economic affairs. It prevents governments from providing required social services,...
AP | Kemi Badenoch, the first Black woman to lead a major political party in the U.K., is a dynamic and straightforward libertarian who believes that...
Botswana’s new President, Duma Boko, was sworn into office in the capital, Gaborone, by Chief Justice Terrence Rannowane, just hours after his victory in Wednesday’s election...
Fayval Williams, has been named Jamaica’s new Minister of Finance, succeeding Nigel Clarke, who resigned to become Deputy Managing Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF)....
AP | The party of Botswana’s opposition candidate Duma Boko was declared the election winner Friday over incumbent President Mokgweetsi Masisi in a seismic change that...
Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group (AMG) has increased its board of directors from three to nine members, effective immediately. Founded in 1993 as Entertainment Studios, the...
The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) has expressed excitement about Haiti-based Sunrise Airways’ decision to introduce new intra-Caribbean flights to Grenada. This service improves north-to-south connectivity within...
Bloomberg | Nigeria’s biggest bank is opening a new branch in Hong Kong in its first step of Asian expansion. The push into the Chinese territory...
Botswana’s national election is scheduled for October 30, featuring President Mokgweetsi Masisi as the leading candidate against three main opponents. The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), led...
Jamaica’s Finance Minister, Nigel Clarke, announced that he will resign as Member of Parliament for St. Andrew North Western, officially ending his term as finance minister...
Ghana is poised to begin sourcing petroleum products from Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery once it achieves full capacity, which would lessen its dependence on expensive imports from...
On the final day of the Commonwealth summit in Samoa, Ghana’s foreign minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, was appointed as the organization’s new secretary general. Botchwey, who...
Shark Tank investor Daymond John is set to host the fifth annual Black Entrepreneurs Day, reaffirming his dedication to supporting small businesses by offering US$100,000 in...
Carla Barnett, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Government and People of St. Vincent & the Grenadines on the 45th...
Bloomberg | Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa declined an offer by the ruling party to extend his term of office by two years until 2030. The Zimbabwe...
By Gregory Simpkins By the time this is posted on our website, there will be only days until the 2024 national elections in the United States....
Bloomberg | The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the biggest civil rights organization in the US, is entering the investment world with...
A coalition of African oil-producing nations is working to secure US$5 billion to establish an “energy bank” dedicated to financing energy projects across the continent. This...
Former Premier Reuben Meade has successfully led his newly established United Alliance (UA) to victory in the general elections, as revealed by preliminary figures from the...
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) recently announced significant advancements in ocean governance and sustainable marine resource management efforts. The regional organization has initiated a robust program focused...
AP | South Carolina is preparing to put up its first individual statue for an African American on its Statehouse lawn, honoring a man who put...
Jamaica is making significant strides toward becoming the first Caribbean nation to integrate nuclear power into its energy portfolio, marking a notable shift from years of...
Bloomberg | African billionaire Aliko Dangote is wealthier than ever now that his long-awaited Nigerian oil refinery is up and running. But his mood suggests a...
Robert Nesta “Bob” Marley is set to become one of the first Jamaicans to receive the newly established Order of National Icon, as announced by Prime...
The forecast for major African currencies heading into 2025 presents a mixed picture, with South Africa’s rand anticipated to perform well, while Nigeria’s naira may experience...
Rapper A$AP Rocky is reportedly in the process of acquiring EFL Club Tranmere Rovers. The 36-year-old partner of pop star Rihanna is said to be part...