President John Mahama called for global accountability and reparative justice to confront the enduring legacies of slavery, colonialism, and neo-colonial exploitation. In his Africa Day 2025 message, Mr Mahama reflected on the enduring consequences of centuries of exploitation, dispossession, and structural inequality imposed on the African continent and its diaspora.Continue Reading
Africa is home to a dazzling mosaic of sound, color, and story—a continent where culture doesn’t just live, it dances. With its vibrant rhythms, rich storytelling traditions, and visually stunning artistry, the creative spirit of Africa is not only centuries-old but also incredibly future-ready. From the hypnotic pulse of Afrobeats toContinue Reading
Torrential rains and floods have killed at least 33 people in Kinshasa – the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo – according to officials. Desperate residents are trying to flee the floodwaters by wading, swimming or paddling to safety in homemade canoes. The city is home to 17 million people,Continue Reading
The devastating war in Sudan, which has been raging since April 2023 between the national army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has resulted in the deaths of thousands and the displacement of millions. As the conflict continues, famine has spread across various regions of the country. According to aContinue Reading
Forbes has released its 2025 Billionaires List, showcasing Africa’s wealthiest individuals, with business moguls Aliko Dangote, Johann Rupert, Nicky Oppenheimer, and Mike Adenuga making the list. The annual ranking, published on Saturday, March 2025, reveals that Africa now boasts 22 billionaires, with their collective wealth soaring to $105 billion—up fromContinue Reading
Former Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on African policymakers to adopt a forward-thinking approach that embraces technology and innovation as key drivers of economic transformation. Speaking at the 27th Annual Conference of Beyond Borders: A Myth or a Mandate for Africa’s Progress? at Harvard University in Boston, Dr.Continue Reading
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kwesi Nyantakyi, has disclosed that he was rooting for Wilfred Osei Kwaku “Palmer” to be voted as President of the football body in the landmark 2019 elections.Black Stars memorabiliaWatch live soccer online The aforementioned elections marked the end of Nyantakyi’s 10+ year reign asContinue Reading
Namibia’s President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pledged “radical shifts” to fix the country’s high levels of poverty and unemployment, speaking on Thursday in her first press conference since winning last week’s election. Nandi-Ndaitwah, who will take office in March as the first woman to hold the post in the southern African country,Continue Reading