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Angelina Jolie Boards ‘Muganga, The One Who Treats’ as Producer (EXCLUSIVE)
Oscar winner and advocate Angelina Jolie has signed on to the producing team of “Muganga, The One Who Treats,” which is inspired by the true story of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Denis Mukwege and the plight of survivors of conflict-related...
Owner: Jay Penske
Migrant Battalion: Cameroon – Looking for Oceanne
By Elizabeth BanyiTabi This article is part of a series on Russia’s recruitment of hundreds of young African women, aged 18–22, to manufacture drones in a military-industrial compound called Alabuga, 1,000 kilometers east of Moscow. Late last...
Owner: John-Allan Namu
Yaounde Int'l War College flags off 20th anniversary celebration
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The Guardian Post
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This was during a ceremony which took the guise of a cultural exhibition. It was the Deputy Defense Chief of Staff, Major General Chemo Hector, who launched the festivities. Exhibitors from more than 26 countries including France and Cameroon are...
Owner: Kristian Ngah Christian
Migrant Battalion: Looking for Oceanne in Cameroon
Late last year, the world was alerted to the disturbing news that Russia was recruiting hundreds of young African women, aged 18–22, to manufacture drones in a military-industrial compound 1,000 km east of Moscow called Alabuga. The reports also...
Owner: Dapo Olorunyomi
REPORT: Uganda sliding into militarized rule ahead of 2026 elections
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A new report released by four Ugandan policy researchers and activists has raised concerns about the growing role of the military in the country’s political transition, warning that the country is on the verge...
Owner: Andrew Mwenda
8 incredible African island destinations to visit in 2025
Africa’s coastline is dotted with islands that fly under the radar but pack a serious punch when it comes to beauty, culture, and adventure. From volcanic peaks to turquoise lagoons, these African islands are worth putting on your travel list this...
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Unlocking Africa’s potential through foreign direct investment to escape the middle-income trap
In the early stages of development, economic growth is largely driven by the contribution of labour. After that, capital and eventually technology increase in relative importance. This happened with the Asian Tigers and China when they were poor,...
Owner: The Daily Maverick Pty
Nigeria: Flying Blind in the Global Space
The United States (US) government of President Donald Trump insulted Nigerians by seeking to offload its responsibilities on Venezuelan immigrants on them. The US, regarding the Venezuelan immigrants as some piece of shit, decided to throw them...
Owner: Jideofor Adibe
Nigeria: Flying Blind In The Global Space, By Owei Lakemfa
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Sahara Reporters
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The United States, US, government of President Donald Trump insulted Nigerians by seeking to offload its responsibilities on Venezuelan immigrants on them. The US, regarding the Venezuelan immigrants as some piece of shit, decided to throw them...
Owner: Omoyele Sowore
African women gain financial control through mobile money
The rise in digital financial services like mobile wallets, savings apps, and instant loans are opening access to money for millions of African women, helping to narrow long-standing gender gaps and giving women greater financial control and...
Owner: Andrew Mwenda
AGJL goes global as nine Pakistan golfers compete at ISF World C’ship in Morocco
LAHORE - Nine talented young golfers from the ACE Junior Golf League (AJGL) are representing Pakistan at the inaugural ISF World School Golf Championship in Rabat, Morocco. This momentous achievement marks Pakistan’s growing prominence in...
Owner: Rameeza Majid Nizami
The rising stakes of foreign investment in Africa
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Institute for Security Studies
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The rising stakes of foreign investment in Africa With labour’s contribution to economic growth steadily growing, Africa must focus on improving inward financial flows. In the early stages of development, economic growth is largely driven by the...
Owner: Institute for Security Studies (Non-profit)
Advocates hope new ban will temper market for toxic skin-lightening cosmetics
When Iya Kande’s youngest son turned two months old, she began using a skin-lightening soap on his face and body. Kande, whose last name has been changed to protect her identity, lives in northern Nigeria. She was hoping a fairer complexion would...
Owner: Stuart Mitchell
Africa Intelligence Brief Comprehensive News Roundup For September 1, 2025
(MENAFN- The Rio Times) On September 1, 2025, African diplomacy took center stage as Egypt and the Republic of Congo vied for UNESCO 's top post, Sudan's army shut a major oilfield after drone strikes amid civil war, and Ghana's president removed...
Owner: Abdel Rehim Ali & Hani Jabsheh
Abuja residents celebrate Igbo festival in grand style
It was a classic display of visual arts, music, dance, clothing, food, language and so much more as Abuja residents came out en masse to celebrate the Abuja Igbo Festival 2025. The day was an embodiment of the Ndi Igbo culture of southeastern...
Owner: Pedro Vargas David & Luís Santos
Nairobi to host Africa Tech Challenge season 10, spotlighting innovation among TVET students
Africa Tech Challenge Season 10 will kick off on Monday, July 28, 2025, at the Technical University of Kenya (TUK) Twelve elite Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) teams from across Africa will compete in tech and engineering...
Owner: Vitaliy Laptenok
Rare Lunar Eclipse to Be Visible Across Nigeria Tonight
On Sunday, September 7, Nigerians will have the unique opportunity to witness a total lunar eclipse, a celestial event that will be visible across a significant portion of Africa. According to scientists, the eclipse will begin around 8:00 p.m....
Grenada’s Carnival is Full of African History, Resistance, and the Some of the World’s Best Parties
The night after J’ouvert, the pinnacle of Grenada’s annual carnival, I cried and cried. All over the Caribbean and throughout its diaspora, the consecutive days of reverie known as carnival or mas are traditions rooted in African ancestral...
Owner: Jay Penske
Africa’s fault lines: Defiance or compliance with Trump
- Advertisement - By Sheriff Bojang Jr Under Donald Trump’s presidency, US engagement with Africa is shrinking along a handful of key issues such as controversial deportation deals, punitive trade tariffs and strategic grab of critical minerals...
Owner: Sheriff Bojang