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....
Reuters | Private equity firm Vista Equity is in talks to cede control of its company Pluralsight to lenders, according to three people familiar with the...
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders convened virtually on Tuesday to address the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, which struck on Monday. The leaders also reiterated their criticism of...
Nigeria and Cameroon have resolved to settle their long-standing border dispute without seeking further court rulings. Instead, they will validate a demarcation plan through joint delegations...
AFP | Hurricane Beryl plowed toward the southeast Caribbean early Monday as officials warned residents to seek shelter ahead of powerful winds and swells expected from...
By Gregory Simpkins The transition of colonies in the developing world have been difficult over the years to say the least. In this phase, colonial powers...
The Caribbean nations offering Citizenship By Investment (CBI) Programs are swiftly implementing the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). The agreement was signed by Antigua & Barbuda, the...
The government of Antigua & Barbuda is making a significant move towards criminal justice reform by proposing new legislation aimed at expunging the criminal records of...
Afrilearn, Nigeria’s leading learning app, has created a buzz in the academic world with the introduction of its groundbreaking learn-and-earn platform. This innovative app has generated...
The Cameroonian administration has unveiled a series of fresh initiatives aimed at safeguarding the nation against a potential uptick in COVID-19 cases, mirroring trends seen in...
AP | Bill Cobbs, the veteran character actor who became a ubiquitous and sage screen presence as an older man, has died. He was 90. Cobbs...
AP | The life, achievements and contributions of Andrew Young, the first African American U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and an invaluable aide to the...
Reuters | Nigeria on Tuesday announced a ban on single-use plastics in government offices as a prelude to a nation-wide ban set to begin in January...
Ethiopian Airlines has once again secured the prestigious Best Airline in Africa title for the seventh consecutive year, along with several other notable accolades. Ethiopian Airlines...
Florida Memorial University (FMU) President Jaffus Hardrick is stepping down after five years of service. The Miami Herald reported the news, which was later confirmed by...
Bloomberg | Thelo Group’s management plans to buy Deutsche Bahn AG’s 49 percent shareholding and is in talks with financiers to raise US$250 million to help...
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is poised to convene its 47th Regular Meeting in St. George’s, Grenada, from July 3 to 5, with a significant agenda focused...
On May 28, during the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States in Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley introduced the Bridgetown Initiative...
One of the standout athletes at this year’s Olympic Track and Field Trials is 16-year-old sprinter Quincy Wilson, who is competing impressively against runners nearly twice...
By Gregory Simpkins The international community has been discussing and debating the issue of climate change for decades. In the United States, the dichotomy was climate...
A recently commissioned iron and steel facility in Zimbabwe, with an investment of US$1.5 billion and constructed by Chinese firms, has officially commenced operations with the...
Reuters | Sha’Carri Richardson earned her Olympic redemption on Saturday, winning the 100 meters final at the U.S. trials to punch her ticket to Paris. The...
Charlette N’Guessan serves as the Data Solutions and Ecosystem Lead at Amini, a deep tech startup that utilizes space technology and artificial intelligence to address the...
Bloomberg | Ten South African political parties agreed to form a ruling alliance, completing the first phase of creating a so-called government of national unity (GNU)....
Michael Pintard, leader of the main opposition Free National Movement (FNM), has voiced his support for establishing term limits for the office of Prime Minister. During...
Bloomberg | Kenya is in talks with a unit of Nigeria-based Sahara Group Ltd., to co-build a 30,000-ton facility to handle and store liquefied petroleum gas,...
AP | Coco Gauff will lead the U.S. tennis team at the Paris Olympics 3 years after missing the Tokyo Games because she tested positive for...
Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Mottley has called for significant reforms in the Caribbean banking sector, urging greater diversity and competition to drive economic growth in the...
Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera has named Michael Usi as the new vice president, following the tragic death of Saulos Chilima in a plane crash on June...
Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to venture into steel production, aiming to ensure that all steel used in West Africa is sourced from Nigeria. Dangote shared...
Kingsley Cooper, a trailblazer in the Jamaican fashion scene, esteemed attorney, and founder of Pulse Investments, has passed away at 71. Pulse Investments confirmed the news...
AP | Cyril Ramaphosa was sworn in for a second term as South Africa’s president on Wednesday in a ceremony in the administrative capital, Pretoria. Ramaphosa...
Maryland Governor Wes Moore took a monumental step on Tuesday by signing an executive order pardoning over 170,000 individuals convicted of minor marijuana offenses. He cited...
The Barbados-based Caribbean Policy Development Centre, is calling for an urgent overhaul of the food system in Caribbean Community (CARICOM) nations due to rising health concerns...
Reuters | A Kenyan parliamentary panel has recommended that the government scrap new taxes on items like cars and bread that were proposed as part of...
For over a decade, Nigeria has struggled to significantly boost its national grid, adding just 760 megawatts (MW) over 11 years. In a striking comparison, the...
Just 5.7 percent of doctors in the United States are Black or African American. Studies show that Black patients are more inclined to seek treatment and...
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has called on Caribbean Community (CARICOM) nations that have yet to sign a trade agreement with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)...
By Gregory Simpkins I was blessed to have been involved with the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) from when it was a legislative proposal while...
Next week, finance ministers and central bank governors from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will gather to prepare for the upcoming annual heads of government summit in...
AP | The leader of South Africa’s second biggest party said Friday it will back Cyril Ramaphosa for president, almost guaranteeing he will be re-elected in...
Haiti’s transitional council has unveiled a new government, replacing all former cabinet members of ex-Prime Minister Ariel Henry, as part of efforts to address the nation’s...
Reuters | Singapore, Asia’s oil hub, will be receiving this week its first low-sulphur straight-run fuel oil (LSSR) cargo exported from Nigeria’s new Dangote refinery, according...
Remittances are pivotal in many African economies, significantly boosting their Gross Domestic Product (GDP). In 2022, remittances comprised 7.6 percent of GDP in Western Africa, 6.8...
The Constitutional Reform Committee (CRC) in Jamaica is actively preparing instructions for a Bill that will facilitate the country’s shift from a constitutional monarchy to a...
AFP | Senegal joined the club of oil-producing countries on Tuesday as Australian group Woodside Energy announced that production had started in the west African country’s...
In May, Haiti underwent a notable surge in seismic activity, detecting over 60 earthquakes across the nation. These tremors exhibited varying degrees of intensity, ranging from...
A remarkable 59 percent of Kenya’s gross domestic product (GDP) is processed through M-PESA, the country’s leading mobile payment system. This translated into 20 billion transactions...
AP | Malawian Vice President Saulos Chilima and nine other people died when the small military plane they were traveling in crashed in bad weather in...
California is set to welcome its first historically black college and university (HBCU) in the upcoming school year, marking a historic milestone for the state. This...
AP | A military plane carrying Malawi’s vice president and nine others went missing Monday and a search was underway, the president’s office said. The plane...
The cost of producing a barrel of oil in Guyana is among the lowest globally, according to a June 2024 report by the International Energy Forum...
By Gregory Simpkins The Republic of South Africa has long been considered the hub of the wheel of the southern Africa region. It is the most...
By NJ Ayuk When the US$3.5 billion East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is completed, it will mark a significant milestone. The 24-inch, 1,443-kilometer (896-mile) pipeline...
AFP | Haiti’s new prime minister, Garry Conille, was rushed to hospital on Saturday following “a slight illness” but was in a stable condition, a government...
Nigeria, has approved an airline’s proposal to operate direct commercial flights to Barbados. However, the timeline for the launch remains uncertain, according to a regional banking...
Reuters | Africa needs quicker debt restructurings, more favorable lending terms and some $25 billion for the Africa Development Fund to avoid a lost decade, the...
Karrie G. Dixon has been appointed as the new chancellor of North Carolina Central University (NCCU). She succeeds Johnson Akinleye, who announced his retirement earlier this...
The Belayneh Kinde Group has launched a new electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant in Debre Birhan, Ethiopia, with an investment of 3 billion Birr (US$52 million)....
Garry Conille was sworn in as Haiti’s prime minister on Monday, pledging to deliver results for the beleaguered Caribbean nation amidst ongoing security, humanitarian, and political...
A large-scale tree-planting movement is gaining momentum in Africa, where thousands of farmers are transforming barren fields into vibrant, diverse forest gardens. These gardens not only...
The Estate of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has announced a new collaboration with P3 Media aimed at enhancing and amplifying the civil rights leader’s legacy...
Lilian Seenoi-Barr has been confirmed as the first black mayor of a council in Northern Ireland. Representing the Social Democratic and Labour Party, Seenoi-Barr accepted the...
Bloomberg | Nigeria would see a boost to its economy equivalent to a quarter of the US$142.7 billion cumulative output benefit expected by 2030 for countries...
Black-owned banks have a rich history of serving Black Americans and continue to support communities today. Emerging in response to discriminatory practices in the banking industry,...
AP | One of Idris Elba’s grandfathers fought in World War II, but he doesn’t know what he endured. No pictures or stories survive. “That part...
The African Development Bank (AfDB) announced a major investment push for infrastructure development across the continent at its 2024 Annual Meeting in Nairobi, Kenya. Leading the...
Antigua & Barbuda is poised to broaden its development financing avenues by joining the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF). Prime Minister Gaston...
Nigeria, often referred to as the “Giant of Africa,” is rapidly emerging as a significant economic power on the global stage. With a burgeoning population, abundant...
By Gregory Simpkins The prevailing world economic order since the end of World War II, established by the major powers at that time, is coming unraveled....
The Jamaican government is taking proactive steps to prevent the influx of substandard lithium-ion batteries amid tightening international regulations. These efforts aim to ensure public safety...
AP | South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called Sunday for South Africa’s political parties to overcome their differences and find “common ground” to form the first...
Fawn Weaver, the founder of Uncle Nearest, the fastest-growing Black-owned whiskey brand, has been recognized as one of Forbes‘ richest self-made women in the United States...
The Bahamas government has introduced a tax-free budget of US$3.54 billion to Parliament, with Prime Minister Phillip Davis emphasizing that many elements of this fiscal plan...
AP | Haiti’s newly chosen Prime Minister Garry Conille vowed to seek unity Wednesday in his first statement since a transitional council selected him to head...
Reuters | Africa’s economic growth is set to accelerate to 3.7 percent this year and 4.3 percent next from 3.1 percent in 2023, African Development Bank...
The government of St. Lucia is making notable progress toward establishing a more equitable job market by introducing a new minimum wage. This initiative, led by...
Barring any last-minute changes, the US$20 billion Dangote Oil Refinery is set to be listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange by December 2024. Aliko Dangote, the...
Harlem Capital is in the process of raising a US$150 million fund, as indicated by documents filed with the Securities and Exchance Commission. If successful, this...
Guyana’s government is advancing its plans to monetize its natural gas resources in the Stabroek Block offshore, aiming to generate cheaper energy and produce various other...
By Gregory Simpkins Summertime is a prime season for tourism, and there are Americans who will want to visit Africa, this year again, or for the...
Kenyan Wall Street | US Tech giant Microsoft Corporation, in collaboration with G42, an Emirati artificial intelligence (AI) development company, has announced a $1 billion investment...
Caribbean News Global | African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved a US$ 30 Million financing facility to Joyau Des Caraibes Limited (JDC); the Caribbean subsidiary of...
By Gregory Simpkins For more than a year now, the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) coalition has been pressing hard for replacement of the...
Benin is on the verge of enacting a historic law that will grant citizenship to people of African descent. This initiative is designed to strengthen ties...
Wesley J. Hall, a prominent figure in business and a staunch advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion, has been appointed as the next chancellor of the...
Bloomberg | E-retailer Jumia Technologies AG plans to focus on Nigeria, Africa’s most-populous nation, as part of a bid to turn profitable. The New York-listed e-commerce...
Guyana’s President Mohamed Irfaan Ali has expressed deep concerns regarding Trinidad & Tobago’s recent refusal to accept a shipment of milk and water from Guyana, citing...
AP | Incumbent Brandon Scott handily beat out one of his predecessors in Baltimore’s Democratic primary for mayor Tuesday, all but ensuring a second term in...
In the upcoming year, the African Development Bank (AfDB) will undergo the process of electing its next president, with the current officeholder, Akinwumi Adesina, nearing the...
Canadian songstress Mélanie Renaud, aged 42, has passed away following a prolonged struggle with ovarian cancer. Her team announced her peaceful departure at the La Prairie...
Bloomberg | Marcy Venture Partners, the firm co-founded by hip-hop star Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, is in advanced talks to merge with the investment arm of Pendulum...
Significant internet disruptions have been reported across East and Southern Africa, according to both Netblocks and Cloudflare. Netblocks, an internet observatory, noted that internet connectivity faltered...
The East African Community (EAC) is witnessing a notable transformation in its trading patterns, marked by a growing emphasis on intra-African trade and a corresponding decline...
Haiti has embarked on the quest for a new prime minister as part of the agreement forged on April 3 this year, marking the genesis of...
By Gregory Simpkins The South China Morning Post reported on March 29, 2024 that by 2050, it is projected that only a quarter of countries in...
The Grenadian government is actively progressing towards establishing a cannabis industry with a focus on medical and industrial applications, in line with their commitment to exploring...
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan recently marked a significant milestone by inaugurating a truck and tipper assembly plant in Dar es Salaam. This development is poised...
Bloomberg | Senegal will review fishing deals and licenses signed with its partners that include the European Union to ensure they are optimized to benefit the...
Uganda, recognized for its investment prowess, clinched the prestigious title of ‘Best Investment Destination in Africa’ in 2024, as announced by the Investment Authority. Evelyne Anite,...
Suriname has stepped forward as the latest member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) willing to deploy troops to Haiti as part of a United Nations-endorsed Multinational...
Issa Rae, renowned actor, writer, and comedian, is spearheading a pioneering venture called Ensemble, aimed at bridging brands with diverse content creators. Ensemble emerges as an...
Renowned actress Angela Bassett has been announced as the keynote speaker for Spelman College’s upcoming commencement ceremony, as confirmed by the college. In addition to delivering...
A seismic event of magnitude 5.4 jolted Antigua & Barbuda along with neighboring islands on Wednesday. Fortunately, there have been no immediate reports of damage or...
Namibia has achieved a significant milestone in the fight against the transmission of HIV and viral hepatitis B, making it the pioneer in Africa and the...
Bloomberg | Three years after pandemic-era funding led to a boom in Black-owned businesses in the US, the cohort of entrepreneurs seeking to expand is facing...
Last week marked a significant development as four East African Community member states joined Kenya and Uganda in their collaborative effort to advance a modern railway...
The government of Trinidad & Tobago announced on Monday that it had successfully secured international compensation to aid in the ongoing cleanup efforts following an oil...
Texas Southern University has revealed its finalist for president, as per an official release by the Board of Regents. The appointee is James W. Crawford III....
By Gregory Simpkins There has been significant discussion within Africanist circles about the multiplying coups in Africa, the ongoing conflicts and several other issues. However, there...
Kenya’s President William Ruto has made history by appointing the first female commander of the air force. Major General Fatuma Ahmed’s appointment marks a significant milestone...
Jamaica’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Rear Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman, is set to ascend to the rank of vice admiral (lieutenant general) effective May 10, following...
Over the preceding decades, desertification has surged across portions of the African continent, propelled by deforestation, agricultural expansion, and persistent drought. Once-rich soil now languishes, parched...
St. Vincent & the Grenadines has recently achieved a significant milestone, joining 10 other Caribbean nations in obtaining certification from the United Nations Programme on HIV...
Bloomberg | GoSolr, a company backed by South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe and the continent’s biggest bank, plans to spend 10 billion rand (US$537 million) to...
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.2 rattled Port of Spain on Wednesday but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The Trinidad &...
Bloomberg | Africa’s technology and startup firms are becoming too attractive for international investors to ignore, according to a partner at a fund focused on investments...
AP | Haiti’s newly installed transitional council chose former Sports Minister Fritz Bélizaire as the Caribbean country’s prime minister Tuesday as it presses forward in its...
Bloomberg | Nigeria is planning to set up a US$10 billion diaspora fund to attract investment from its citizens living abroad to support critical sectors including...
Nigerians hold food in high regard, allocating nearly 60 percent of their household income to it, ranking the country highest globally in this aspect, according to...
AP | Xavier University, a small Catholic and historically Black school in New Orleans, formally signed an agreement Monday with Ochsner Health to establish a medical...
Jamaica is on a trajectory to sever ties with King Charles III as its head of state by 2025, announced the nation’s State Minister in the...
By Chido Munyati This week, Bola Tinubu, the President of Nigeria, Paul Kagame, the President of Rwanda, and over 35 ministers from across Africa participated in...
Vista Equity Partners, led by Robert F. Smith, has amassed over US$20 billion for its most recent fund, marking it as the largest in its history....
By Gregory Simpkins Following what has been described as intense negotiations, the U.S. government has agreed to withdraw its drone base from Niger. This base is...
The University of the West Indies (UWI) has recently announced the appointment of Dodridge D. Miller as its seventh Chancellor, marking him as the highest-ranking official...
During his tenure at JP Morgan, Wole Coaxum recognized a pressing need for change and sought to intertwine economic justice with the broader social justice agenda....
Haiti’s Prime Minister, Ariel Henry, formally stepped down Thurday, as a transitional government took its oath, ushering in Michel Patrick Boisvert as the interim president. Boisvert,...
The surge in interest in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) is evident as Howard University experiences a remarkable influx of applicants for the incoming class...
Reuters | President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said late on Tuesday that Portugal was responsible for crimes committed during transatlantic slavery and the colonial era, and...
Bloomberg | At the turn of the 20th century, Anthony Fleming and J.R. Rooks, two Black men who had been driven off their farmland by White...
The president of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Hyginus ‘Gene’ Leon, has resigned from his position at the regional financial institution, citing concerns about fair treatment....
Amidst growing worries about the health of the US economy, Nigeria has made a notable move: opting to bring back its gold reserves from the United...