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...
Tanzania’s semi-autonomous Zanzibar, has launched a National Blockchain Sandbox to give startups a secure environment for exploring and developing innovative technologies before scaling up. This initiative,...
Boston Celtics star and 2024 NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown remains dedicated to building wealth in underrepresented communities. Earlier this year, he launched the Boston XChange...
The House of Assembly in the Turks & Caicos Islands has approved a series of draft constitutional amendments, representing a significant advancement towards greater autonomy and...
AP | Kenya’s president Friday nominated the country’s interior minister as his new deputy, hours after Rigathi Gachagua was overwhelmingly voted out as deputy president in...
Morehouse School of Medicine has announced it will receive US$18 million from Sanofi as part of a larger initiative involving three historically Black medical schools. This...
Haiti’s government has recently announced plans to impose air navigation fees on all aircraft passing through its airspace. This initiative is part of a broader strategy...
Kenya has unveiled plans to restrict the export of valuable minerals in their raw form, marking a significant policy shift aimed at increasing government revenue. This...
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) is collaborating with the Jamaica Stock Exchange to launch a junior stock exchange in Guyana. This announcement was...
The African Union Commission (AUC) will officially launch the African Space Agency (AfSA) at the 2025 NewSpace Africa Conference, set to be held at Egypt Space...
Carver Bancorp, Inc., the parent company of Carver Federal Savings Bank – a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and recognized Minority Depository Institution – has...
Senegal has launched an ambitious new development initiative called “Senegal 2050: National Agenda for Transformation.” Led by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, this strategic plan aims to...
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake rattled two Caribbean nations early Tuesday morning, but there were no reports of injuries or damage. The Seismic Research Centre (SRC) at...
By Gregory Simpkins When President Joe Biden promised during the December 2022 African Leaders Summit to visit Africa before his term ended, many observers probably thought...
AP | Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya smashed the world record by nearly two minutes at the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, winning in 2:09:56. The 30-year-old Chepngetich...
The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), announced on Friday that it is in the process of appointing a new president following the controversial resignation of economist...
The South African government is set to initiate discussions with Formula 1 organizers about the potential return of the sport after a 30-year absence. Tourism Minister...
The Port Authority of Trinidad & Tobago (PATT) has announced that it is actively working to resolve the backlog of vessels and containers at the Port...
AP | The leaders of Kenya and Haiti on Friday urged international partners to honor their commitment to the U.N.-backed peacekeeping mission in Haiti, saying the...
Olympic legend and women’s rights advocate Allyson Felix, along with her brother and long-time business partner Wes Felix and renowned sports executive Cosette Chaput, founded Always...
Bahamian Prime Minister Phillip Davis has ordered the closure of schools on several islands as Hurricane Milton intensifies and moves closer to Florida’s west coast. In...
Mozambique held elections on Wednesday, capturing regional attention as the country embarks on a significant leadership transition. Around 17 million eligible voters were expected to participate,...
Red Lobster, a prominent restaurant brand in the United States, recently named 35-year-old Damola Adamolekun as its new CEO. Originally from Nigeria and raised in the...
JIS | The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has officially approved the renaming of Ashoka Road in the Waterhouse district of Kingston to Shelly-Ann...
Bloomberg | Dangote oil refinery is due to take in up to 400,000 barrels a day of Nigerian crude over the coming two months as Africa’s...
The National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) has issued a warning against visiting La Soufrière volcano due to heightened temperatures detected in the area. These thermal anomalies...
AP | Cissy Houston, a two-time Grammy-winning soul and gospel artist who sang with Aretha Franklin, Elvis Presley and other stars and knew triumph and heartbreak...
Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde resigned from her position on Monday, ending weeks of speculation about her leadership. The Federal House of People’s Representatives elected Taye Atske...
ABC News has reported that White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has been promoted to senior advisor to the president. “Karine has been a trusted advisor...
The cabinet of Guyana is set to evaluate the application of the new airline, LIAT 2020, which aims to begin operations in Guyana within the next...
By Gregory Simpkins As the international community moves toward an energy future featuring renewable energy, the source of critical minerals and the location of their processing...
Bloomberg | An African company was a pioneer in mobile money, helping millions of people conduct banking transactions in the absence of robust financial infrastructure. That...
The 2024 Forbes 400 list, which ranks the wealthiest individuals in America, has named IT entrepreneur David Steward as the richest Black person in the country....
By NJ Ayuk Angola has successfully transitioned from being a declining oil producer to becoming a key destination for global oil investments. The petroleum industry remains...
Sir Daniel Williams, the fourth governor-general of Grenada, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 88 following a period of illness. Sir Daniel, a trained...
The Nelson Mandela Foundation’s Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Naledi Pandor as its new Chair. Pandor will be the third...
Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Davis highlighted that the government’s initiatives to manage debt and introduce new energy reforms have resulted in Standard & Poor’s (S&P) decision...
Kenya is redefining its tourism industry with a groundbreaking policy that allows foreign travelers on connecting flights to explore the country without the need for a...
Robert F. Smith, the CEO and founder of Vista Equity Partners, is collaborating with Blackstone to acquire Smartsheet, a leading enterprise work management platform utilized by...
Haiti has officially become the 12th Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member state to join the partnership agreement between CARICOM countries and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). The...
Reuters | Uganda has formed a state-owned mining company to manage the government’s equity interests in mining operations, its minister for energy and mineral development, Ruth...
Reuters | John Amos, the U.S. football player turned actor who was acclaimed for his roles in the 1970s TV series “Good Times” as well as...
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) has reduced interest rates by 25 basis points (bps) to 6.50 percent per annum, a decision announced by the central bank...
Rwanda’s ambitious bid to host a Formula 1 event has ignited competition among three contenders, signaling the potential for the first Grand Prix on the African...
Kenya’s wireless provider, Safaricom has launched MPESA Ratiba, a groundbreaking feature on its M-PESA mobile money platform that enables users to set up standing orders directly...
Bloomberg | Present-day Benin, from where more than a million people were shipped to the Americas at the height of the slave trade, has approved a...
Meharry Medical College in Nashville has received its largest donation to date, thanks to a substantial investment aimed at enhancing physician training at historically black colleges...
The Guyanese government plans to establish an oil and gas data repository later this year, which will centralize all historical and current petroleum data within the...
Tanzania’s mining authority has mandated that all mining companies and gold traders exporting the precious metal must set aside at least 20 percent of their gold...
AP | Dikembe Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Famer who was one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for...
By Gregory Simpkins While the international community focuses on Israel’s war with Hamas and now Hezbollah, the Ukraine-Russia conflict and speculates about a possible struggle involving...
Bloomberg | Ghana has launched a new gold coin to help it manage money-market liquidity, while boosting domestic savings. The coin, made from gold mined in...
AFP | Kenya is aiming to complete its full deployment of a stabilization force in violence-torn Haiti by January, President William Ruto said Thursday, as Haiti’s...
Liberian President Joseph Boakai has raised concerns over the increasing risk of proxy conflicts in West Africa, calling for measures to prevent the region from becoming...
Bloomberg | Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group is planning deeper cost cuts as it stares down debt maturities, and has retained advisers, according to people familiar...
The government of Grenada has announced a six-month extension of its job stimulus program, aimed at promoting employment opportunities and revitalizing business activity across multiple sectors....
AP | The Bahamas is stuck in a financial pickle, much of it because of the whims of climate change, bureaucracy and the fossil fuel industry,...
The Africa-America Institute (AAI) held its 40th Annual Awards Gala on Tuesday, gathering prominent African leaders and global figures to celebrate African accomplishments and the diaspora....
For many university students, finances can be tight, but for Chinazom Arinze, this challenge sparked the creation of a business. While studying law at Babcock University...
Spelman College has once again been named the nation’s No. 1 Historically Black College and University (HBCU) by U.S. News & World Report, holding the top...
The government of Antigua & Barbuda announced that Prime Minister Gaston Browne has been recognized by a US-based faith-driven academic institution known for shaping global leaders....
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced on Tuesday that the country’s long-anticipated involvement in the Multinational Security Support mission in Haiti is set to commence. Holness...
Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, is set to begin importing milk and coffee from Uganda, marking a significant step forward for intra-African trade. This development follows...
Guyana’s Natural Resource Fund (NRF), responsible for managing the country’s offshore oil revenue, received around US$80 million in August 2024 from the sale of approximately one...
By Gregory Simpkins As I have written about previously, as many as four billion people globally experience water shortages for at least one month a year,...
Bloomberg | Zimbabwe’s central bank governor John Mushayavanhu said he will consider using the country’s reserves to protect the bullion-backed currency against severe market disruptions. Mushayavanhu...
The newly rebranded regional airline, LIAT 2020 (Leeward Islands Air Transport), is set to launch flights to 11 new destinations in the near future. CEO Hafsaf...
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), in partnership with the International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), has approved up to US$200 million in funding for the...
Haiti has moved closer to holding new presidential and legislative elections with the recent establishment of a Provisional Electoral Council (CEP). The country has been without...
AP | The hidden figures of the space race were recognized with Congress’ highest honor at a medal ceremony on Wednesday. The Congressional Gold Medal was...
Tanzania’s ascent to the top of Africa’s 2024 Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) is the result of strategic advancements in both cybersecurity infrastructure and regulatory frameworks. The...
Barbados made history on Tuesday by unveiling the world’s first vehicle powered by renewable natural gas (RNG) produced from Sargassum seaweed, Blackbelly sheep manure, and wastewater...
Bloomberg | Ghana’s economy expanded at its fastest pace in five years in the second quarter, beating economists’ estimates by more than double, after better performances...
Howard University School of Business has achieved a significant milestone by being ranked No. 44 in Fortune’s 2025 list of Best MBA Programs, making it the...
AP | Whitney Houston ‘s epic concert in South Africa staged after President Nelson Mandela’s landmark election will be hitting theater screens this fall. Houston’s performance...
The Roosevelt Skerrit administration in Dominica is improving the efficiency and accessibility of public services with the launch of a new e-Services portal, eservices.gov.dm. This portal...
Bloomberg | World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is seeking a second term as the rule-setting body for international commerce faces rising protectionism from some...
AFP | US guitarist and singer Tito Jackson, an original member of the legendary Jackson 5 group and older brother of pop superstars Michael and Janet,...
By Gregory Simpkins The pan-African publication African Arguments asked a very pertinent question in its September 10 issue: When will African leaders resist the neocolonial summons?...
The US$20 billion Lagos-based Dangote Refinery is set to begin supplying Premium Motor Spirit (petrol), marking a major shift for Nigeria as it reduces its dependence...
Jamaica’s microcredit market has expanded to J$46 billion (US$293 million), reflecting a growth of over 15 percent compared to the previous year, based on loan balances...
On this day fifty years ago – September 12, 1974, Ethiopia’s Emperor Haile Selassie I was deposed by the Armed Forces Coordinating Committee, known as the...
Reuters | The start of commercial crude oil production in Uganda is expected to propel economic growth into double digits in the next financial year, the...
Redwood Software, a leading provider of automation fabric solutions, has announced a new agreement to be acquired by funds managed by Vista Equity Partners, a global...
The University of the West Indies (UWI) has officially launched its newest initiative, the International School for Development Justice (ISDJ). According to UWI, the ISDJ is...
Reuters | Guinea Bissau’s President Umaro Cissoko Embaló said on Thursday he would not run for a second term in elections in November. Embaló, 51, was...
AP | Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, the first Black woman to hold statewide office in Virginia’s long history, has officially set her sights on the state’s...
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, the multiple-time Olympic and World Champion, is set to receive the Keys to the City of Kingston, awarded by the Kingston and St. Andrew...
VOA | Central banks in Africa are turning to gold to protect themselves from economic and geopolitical instability and to diversify their financial portfolios. In September...
Rwandan Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for the Kigali Innovation City (KIC) in Masoro. The US$300 million initiative aims to transform...
The Chairman of the Guyana based Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the Prime Minister of Grenada, Dickon Mitchell, says the regional body remains committed to building stronger ties...
Mozambique is currently in the midst of a 45-day election campaign to select its next president, as President Filipe Nyusi prepares to step down in January,...
Reuters | American actor James Earl Jones, an imposing stage and screen presence who overcame a childhood stutter to develop a stentorian voice recognized the world...
Sheila Jackson and Natasha McCrea are reshaping the traditionally white, male-dominated whiskey industry. What began as a casual dinner conversation has grown into a pioneering venture....
Reuters | Kenya’s finance ministry will seek suggestions from the public on new legislation to boost revenue and tackle other challenges, Finance Minister John Mbadi said...
AP | Kendrick Lamar will pop out on the NFL’s biggest stage next year: The Grammy winner will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show...
By Gregory Simpkins Most of the world is experiencing a population decline. According to a August 31 article in the New York Post, for the first...
Barbados has made history as the first country to introduce a national AI Agronomic Advisor, setting a groundbreaking precedent in the global agricultural sector. This innovative...
Bloomberg | Nigeria is considering allowing billionaire Aliko Dangote’s refinery to set the price of the gasoline it sells, people with knowledge of the matter said,...
Despite some questioning the ongoing need for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) since the desegregation of the education system, recent years have seen a surge...
Haitian security forces, in collaboration with Kenyan police officers, have launched a joint operation to expel criminal gangs from one of the most dangerous areas in...
AP | In a small auditorium in the seaside capital of Trinidad & Tobago, Christopher Columbus and other colonial-era figures came under scrutiny late Wednesday in...
Reuters | China, Tanzania and Zambia signed an initial agreement to rehabilitate a decades-old railway aimed at improving the rail-sea transportation in resource-rich East Africa, Chinese...
Bloomberg | Nigeria’s giant new Dangote oil refinery is filling tanks with gasoline, a milestone for the African nation that’s been more than a decade in...
Guyana’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by an estimated 49.7 percent in the first half of 2024, driven largely by revenues from the oil and gas...
AP | As a young college student, Kamala Harris made the nearly 3-mile trip from Howard University to the National Mall to protest against apartheid in...
Liberia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth is expected to accelerate to 5.4 percent in 2024, up from an estimated 3.7 percent in 2023. According to data...
By Gregory Simpkins In recent decades, women throughout the African Diaspora and the rest of the world have struggled to attain some level of equity in...
Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo has inaugurated the construction of a new oil refinery with a capacity of 300,000 barrels per day, aiming to establish Ghana as...
Burkina Faso has finalized an agreement to nationalize two gold mines for approximately US$80 million, a deal originally set for over US$300 million with Lilium Mining...
The Dominica government has expressed its support for the Antigua & Barbuda-based regional airline, LIAT 2020, which has included Dominica among its new routes. The airline’s...
Bloomberg | Zambia plans to establish an investment company that will control at least 30 percent of critical minerals production from future mines. Mines Minister Paul...
As we celebrate National Black Business Month this August, it’s an excellent time to acknowledge the invaluable contributions of Black-owned businesses to both the Black community...
Trinidad & Tobago is redesigning its coat of arms for the first time since 1962, aiming to remove symbols associated with European colonization. This decision has...
The citizens of Montserrat will head to the polls on October 24 to elect a new government, following the dissolution of the Legislative Assembly on Thursday....
Reuters | Nigeria’s economy grew 3.19 percent year on year in the second quarter of 2024, statistics agency data showed on Monday. The growth rate was...
Khalifa Aminu, an 18-year-old inventor, is making waves with a series of innovative creations. Aminu’s journey began in his childhood, inspired by movies that sparked his...
Earlier this month, Vista Equity Partners (Vista), a global investment firm founded by Robert F. Smith that specializes in enterprise software, data, and technology-enabled businesses, announced...
Reuters | The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday named Jamaican Finance Minister Nigel Clarke to a top post at the agency, after the official spearheaded...
Reuters | Nigeria’s 650,000-barrel-per-day Dangote refinery is undergoing test runs for gasoline production, with full operation expected by mid-September, according to a note by industry monitor...
The government of St. Kitts & Nevis has announced the formation of a new Department of Citizen Security. This announcement was made during Prime Minister Terrance...
By Gregory Simpkins During the African democratization wave in the early 1990s, I was privileged to be part of the U.S. effort to encourage the move...
After 17 years of negotiations, Comoros has officially joined the World Trade Organization (WTO). While WTO members gave their formal approval for Comoros’s accession last February,...
Lewis Hamilton has voiced his support for the idea of Rwanda potentially hosting a Formula One Grand Prix in the future. This follows his recent travels...
Bloomberg | Ghana has ditched plans of borrowing from international banks to fund its cocoa crop in the next season, breaking a 32-year-old tradition that has...
The three-member Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Eminent Persons Group (EPG) has concluded a six-day visit to Haiti, emphasizing the need to return to the principles of the...
Beyoncé has embarked on a new business venture. The music icon has partnered with Moët Hennessy, a subsidiary of LVMH, and master distiller Dr. Bill Lumsden...
Bloomberg | Senegal’s government set up a commission to examine natural-resource contracts awarded to foreign investors and establish whether they comply with the West African nation’s...
The University of the West Indies (UWI) is set to launch the world’s first global online graduate business school dedicated to leadership within the framework of...
AFP | Crouched next to a pile of fresh mangoes, Senegalese farmer Mame Abdou Diop shoots a TikTok clip hoping it will be a hit with...
Bloomberg | Ghana’s Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, the underdog for the top job in December’s elections, outlined ambitious plans to lift economic growth to an average...
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will be overseeing the general elections in Haiti, with a team from the regional organization assessing the ongoing political transition in the...
By Gregory Simpkins For more than a decade, Western nations have pressured African governments and societies to accept lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LBGTQ) rights...
AFP | Senegal’s first satellite has been successfully launched into orbit, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye said, adding the move marked a major step towards the West...
Heman Bekele, a 15-year-old from Fairfax County, Virginia, has been honored as TIME’s Kid of the Year for 2024. This prestigious recognition highlights his remarkable achievement:...
Bloomberg | In a finely balanced oil market, Nigeria has suddenly reemerged as a key player. During the past few weeks, actions by the country’s massive...
The Government of Barbados is in the process of developing a comprehensive modern industrial policy aimed at strengthening local manufacturers, enabling them to expand and compete...
Bahamas Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell has announced that Prime Minister Phillip Davis has been “ordered” to take bed rest after overexerting himself following recent surgery....
Reuters | Botswana intends to renegotiate its proposed purchase of a stake in Belgian gem dealer HB Antwerp to double the size of its shareholding at...
Shakea Miller is on a mission to revolutionize education in Alabama while making history along the way. On June 24, 2024, Miller officially opened 1 on...
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) continues its involvement in Haiti through the efforts of three former prime ministers appointed by CARICOM Heads of Government to support the...
By Danilo Desiderio The establishment of a unified African market under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is facing greater challenges and delays than initially...
NBA star Kevin Durant is leaving Paris with more than just an Olympic gold medal – he’s now an investor in top French football (soccer) club...
AP | After decades of seeking a bigger voice in the United Nations ’ most powerful body, Africa “cannot wait any longer,” Sierra Leone’s president told...
Chris Wachira is the founder and CEO of Wachira Wines, the first Kenyan-American winery in the United States, which she established in 2017. Originally from Kenya,...
In the 1990s, Nigerian investor Hakeem Belo-Osagie took on the formidable task of acquiring a bankrupt government-owned bank. Through strategic leadership and an unwavering determination, he...
AP | Forecasters on Monday issued a tropical storm warning for several islands in the northeast Caribbean as a disturbance approaches the region. The warning was...
Reuters | Egypt will bid to host the 2036 and 2040 Summer Olympics, with the country’s improving infrastructure and sports facilities key for a successful African...
Reuters | Ghana opened its first commercial gold refinery in Accra, the capital, on Thursday as part of an effort by Africa’s leading gold producer to...
The government of Trinidad & Tobago has revealed that over 10 proposals have been submitted for the management of the state-owned oil refinery located in Point-a-Pierre....
AFP | Lilith Dorsey is an American citizen living in New Orleans, but it is in Benin that she could end her days to “feel closer...
A groundbreaking initiative is underway to bring Black Americans back to Africa, spearheaded by a Black-owned construction company that plans to develop state-of-the-art sports arenas and...
Bloomberg | Lagos-based FCMB Asset Management Ltd. is seeking to raise 100 billion naira (US$63 million) in Nigeria’s first private credit fund to support mid-sized firms...
By Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade Africa’s women entrepreneurs face a significant challenge: a staggering US$42 billion financing gap, despite their substantial contributions to our economies. In Nigeria, about...
Reuters | Kenya’s Mobius Motors, which started making rugged, low-priced SUVs designed for Africa’s roads a decade ago, has decided to stop operating due to financial...
LIAT 2020, the revitalized version of one of the Caribbean’s most cherished airlines, made its historic maiden flight, marking a significant milestone in regional aviation. The...
Bloomberg | Zimbabwe’s cabinet said it has approved a roadmap to abandon US dollars in favor of its bullion-backed currency in transactions, a strategy that Finance...
Howard University is set to receive US$175 million to support the endowment of its College of Medicine. Howard University President Ben Vinson III, Ph.D., described the...
Bloomberg | Ethiopia has earmarked several billion dollars to cushion the cost-of-living impact of economic reforms being implemented to win support from the International Monetary Fund...
AP | Simone Biles cast a knowing glance across the awards podium toward Jordan Chiles. The longtime friends and U.S. gymnastics teammates knew they needed to...
Grenada’s Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell has appointed Jamaican-born jurist Winston Anderson to act as President of the Trinidad & Tobago-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ). Mitchell,...
By Mark-Anthony Johnson The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a central initiative within the African Union’s Agenda 2063, which is a strategic framework aimed...
AFP | Hollywood star Idris Elba has been allocated land in Zanzibar to set up a film studio in the Indian Ocean archipelago, a local minister...
Toronto-based cybersecurity startup Protexxa has achieved a significant milestone in Canada by closing a CAD$10 million (US$7.21 million) Series A funding round. The company plans to...