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...
The 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) is set to take place in Beijing from September 4 to 6, with the theme “Joining...
Jamaica-based Wigton Windfarm Limited is accelerating its plans to diversify beyond wind turbines as its sole power source for the national grid. The company intends to...
Senegal’s new President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has kept his promise to publicly declare his assets, offering a comprehensive view into his financial situation. Currently, President Faye...
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders concluded their summit on Tuesday night without reaching an agreement on facilitating the free and full movement of CARICOM nationals. The leaders...
AFP | France captain Kylian Mbappé has taken over as majority shareholder of Ligue 2 club Caen, Mbappe’s company Interconnected Ventures announced in a statement on...
On Wednesday, the Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Wamkele Mene, met with President Joseph Boakai of Liberia. During his visit, the Secretary-General...
Simone Biles has secured the women’s team gold medal for the US in gymnastics. Biles’ score of 14.666 clinched the victory, pushing the US women to...
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has allocated US$400 million to support Zimbabwean-based pan-African companies aiming to invest across the continent. This initiative is anticipated to bolster...
The 2024 Henley Passport Index has revealed improvements in the rankings of several Caribbean passports. Barbados maintains its position as the most powerful passport in the...
August marks National Black Business Month in the United States, and research shows that Black women-owned businesses have been celebrating increased visibility, revenue, and development opportunities...
Reuters | Nigeria’s government gave approval on Monday for state oil company NNPC Ltd to sell crude in the naira currency to the mega Dangote refinery...
AFP | Haiti’s prime minister escaped unharmed Monday after gangs opened fire near a hospital he was visiting, a government source told AFP, as the troubled...
Howard University has become the first Historically Black College or University (HBCU) to partner with the Pentagon on military technology research through a five-year, US$90 million...
Curaçao received a warm welcome into the Caribbean community (CARICOM) as it was officially admitted as the sixth Associate Member of regional organization. CARICOM Secretary-General Carla...
AFP | A new electrified commuter railway in Tanzania meant to modernize travel in the traffic-plagued country made its inaugural journey between the commercial hub Dar...
After stepping away from the NFL, Colin Kaepernick has been involved in various new endeavors, following his initiation of kneeling during the national anthem in 2016...
AP | South Africa appointed its first female chief justice on Thursday. President Cyril Ramaphosa named Mandisa Maya, the current deputy chief justice, as the country’s...
Jessica Norwood, founder and CEO of financial innovation firm RUNWAY, recently announced the launch of ‘ROOTED,’ a groundbreaking US$50 million fund designed to support Black business...
The 47th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will take place in St George’s, Grenada, from July 28...
Trade between Africa and the Caribbean could reach US$1.8 billion annually by 2028 if efforts are focused on value addition, trade facilitation, and improved logistics, according...
Bloomberg | Sub-Saharan Africa offers a US$193 billion opportunity to invest in renewable energy and transmission by 2031, with returns a multiple of those in Europe...
The government of Antigua & Barbuda is hopeful that LIAT 2020, the new regional airline, will begin commercial operations in early August. However, they are still...
AP | Florida’s only public historically Black university (HBCU) has chosen an interim leader, after the school’s president announced this month that he intends to resign....
Bloomberg | African nations are rushing to build their gold reserves to hedge against geopolitical tensions that have battered their currencies and fanned inflation. Nations from...
Africa, abundant in natural resources, is often celebrated as the continent of the future. However, realizing its full potential requires a significant transformation in resource utilization....
AP | Black voters expressed a mix of hope and worry Monday over Joe Biden’s exit from the presidential race and the prospect of Vice President...
Jamaican banks have decided to stop charging fees on dormant savings accounts, putting an end to a long-standing and controversial practice. Jide Lewis, Deputy Governor of...
By Mark-Anthony Johnson The world’s leading diamond mining countries have been revealed, highlighting the top producers in terms of carats and value, with a special focus...
The Burns Brothers, a Washington DC-based enterprise founded by John and Mike Burns, are expanding into major international markets, as detailed in a recent press release....
The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), announced on Sunday that it had completed the “internal administrative process” involving its president, Hyginus ‘Gene’ Leon, and confirmed that...
Bloomberg | A credit ratings company being established to meet the unique needs of Africa’s sovereign borrowers is set to be ready by next year, an...
AP | She’s already broken barriers, and now Kamala Harris could shatter several more after President Joe Biden abruptly ended his reelection bid and endorsed her....
Reuters | U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee, a prominent progressive voice in the Democratic Party who was outspoken on African American and women’s rights, has died,...
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Thursday that South Africa’s new Government of National Unity (GNU) will prioritize inclusive growth, job creation, and poverty reduction....
Marva McDonald Bishop was officially sworn in as Jamaica’s new President of the Court of Appeal on Thursday, marking a historic moment as the first woman...
AP | Morehouse College President David Thomas announced that he will retire next year, saying it is time for new leadership at the prominent all-male, historically...
Several Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states have committed to sending personnel to Jamaica to aid in restoring power to areas severely impacted by Hurricane Beryl. Jamaica’s...
Aliko Dangote, the Founder and Chairman of the Dangote Group, announced that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited no longer holds a 20 percent stake...
The Bahamian government has announced plans to reestablish its diplomatic presence in Haiti after the evacuation of its diplomats in March due to escalating violence from...
Bahamas Prime Minister Phillip Davis has announced his support for a series of bills aimed at legalizing cannabis for medical and religious purposes and decriminalizing the...
Reuters | The African Group has asked World Trade Organization (WTO) chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to run for a second term as the head of the global...
The Allen Media Group (AMG) free-streaming digital platform HBCU GO has announced its 2024 football season schedule. The season will feature a total of 26 football...
Caribbean officials have issued a passionate plea for increased support in combating climate change and securing vital funding, following the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl in...
The vision of Africa’s founding fathers to unite the continent in shared prosperity is coming to fruition as Nigeria prepares to launch Preferential Trade under the...
By Gregory Simpkins For nearly half a century, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), established with the Treaty of Lagos in 1975, has endeavored...
By Martin Camara South Africa, Egypt, Morocco, and Nigeria boast large-scale manufacturing bases, including efficient automotive industries. Along with Algeria, these countries form a powerful economic...
Bloomberg | Uganda plans domestic gold purchases to build foreign exchange reserves and limit risks on reserve investments, becoming the latest African nation to turn to...
Caribbean youth stand to gain significantly from the advancements made through regional integration, making their involvement in promoting the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) essential....
AP | Kenyan President William Ruto on Thursday dismissed all of his Cabinet secretaries and promised to form a new government that will be lean and...
AFP | Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai will cut his salary by 40 percent, a move he says is aimed at “setting a precedent for responsible governance”...
Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi announced on Monday that his administration is currently in negotiations with Zimbabwean authorities to extend the Machipanda railway into Botswana. The Machipanda...
Following a year-long multimillion-dollar renovation, Salamander Washington, D.C., formerly known as the Mandarin Oriental Washington, D.C., has undergone a remarkable transformation. The property now boasts upgraded...
Haiti observed the third anniversary of President Jovenel Moïse’s assassination with Edgard Leblanc Fils, head of the Presidential Transitional Council (CPT), condemning the July 7 event...
Bloomberg | Nigerian lawmakers are proposing a dramatic increase in the central bank’s power to use gold to shore up the nation’s reserves in defense of...
Theo Baloyi made a bold career move when he left his accounting job at a top multinational firm to pursue his passion for sneakers, a decision...
AFP | Haitian police will launch operations very soon against powerful gangs terrorizing the country, newly appointed chief Rameau Normil vowed Monday, alongside the leader of...
Bloomberg | Zimbabwe’s new central bank Governor John Mushayavanhu has done the seemingly impossible in his first 100 days – created a stable currency and tamed...
Enrollment is on the rise at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across the United States, reflecting a growing interest among students. While many colleges have...
Sandie Okoro, a distinguished lawyer and advocate for equality rights, has been appointed the next Chancellor of the University of Birmingham. She will succeed Lord Bilimoria,...
The development and implementation of an Afro-Caribbean marketplace is closer to reality following the recent agreement between the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Government of...
By Gregory Simpkins African and Caribbean nations and organizations are increasing collaborating. For example, the African Export-Import Bank has opened a Caribbean office in Barbados. The...
David Lammy is renowned for his outspokenness within the Labour party’s frontbench and has had a stint as a host of a national radio show until...
Reuters | Nigeria has been chosen to host the newly formed Africa Energy Bank (AEB), its oil minister said on Thursday, as Africa’s top oil producer...
Reuters | Niger’s junta has agreed to talks with Benin’s government, led by two former Benin presidents, to help restore relations after a coup in Niger...
On Wednesday, South Africa’s newly appointed cabinet officially took office, poised to address the critical challenges of driving economic growth, fostering social change, and reducing socio-economic...
Hurricane Beryl has slightly weakened to a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 241 kph (150 mph) as of Tuesday night. Despite this, it...
AFP | Brazil football legend Pele will be honored in his home country by a commemorative day baptised “King Pele Day”, reported Tuesday’s edition of the...
Nigeria’s new Dangote oil refinery is ramping up gas oil exports to West Africa, capturing market share from European refiners, according to traders and shipping data....