- Nigeria has made significant strides in boosting its crude oil refining capacity through strategic initiatives focused on new refineries and the rehabilitation of existing facilities.
- Acknowledging the rift between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Alliance of the Sahel States (AES) that has eaten into the fabric of the West African region, Ghana’s president, John Mahama, has voiced that the solution may lie in the hands of Ghana.
- A legal battle has erupted following a standoff between staff from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and employees of the U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF).
- Ethiopia has begun exploring its capacity to mass produce drones as it invests in manufacturing unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) for both civilian and military applications.
- U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that his administration is willing to offer a path to American citizenship for displaced farmers in South Africa.
- On Friday, France officially handed over two military facilities to Senegal, marking the first step in ending its military presence in the West African nation.
- The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has successfully facilitated the repatriation of 140 Nigerians who had been stranded in Sudan for months due to the ongoing conflict.
- In 2025, freedom of expression remains under siege in many African nations as authoritarian governments continue to suppress press freedom, political opposition, and civil liberties.
- Women’s involvement in politics has progressed greatly since the early 20th century. The journey began with groundbreaking victories, as countries like New Zealand, Finland, and the United States led the way in granting women the right to vote and run for office.
- Ghana marked its 68 years of independence on 6th March 2025, with a lot of jubilation alongside issues the West African country is yet to address. One such issue as highlighted by John Mahama is the removal of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah by the CIA.
- For African countries, armored capabilities, particularly its tank fleet, are essential to preserving national security, thwarting foreign threats, and guaranteeing military efficacy in modern warfare.
- A recent report, the Mental State of the World Report, has revealed that African youths exhibit high levels of mental health, alertness, and resilience.
- Many African nations rank among the most stressed countries in the world. Burundi tops the list as the most stressed country, followed by South Sudan, Afghanistan, Syria, and Malawi.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to visit South Africa on April 10, marking a significant diplomatic effort to end Russia's war on Ukraine.
- African countries with high female employment-to-population ratios are better positioned for long-term economic growth, equitable society, and poverty reduction.
- Despite being operational in 17 African countries, including neighbouring nations like Namibia, Mozambique, and Botswana, South Africa, the continent’s largest economy, is not on the Starlink network.
- As International Women’s Day rolls around, it is important to take a look at some of the social constructs that have kept women from truly achieving their full potential, specifically in the workforce.
- Canada and Ghana have signed their first-ever air transport agreement, marking a significant step towards enhanced connectivity, tourism, and trade between the two nations.
- Nigeria addressed some of its concerns surrounding the morality of its medical field, specifically in the surgery department that deals with organ transplant.
- Initially, only a few major financial and commercial hubs, like Cairo, Johannesburg, Lagos, and Nairobi, had prominent skylines. However, since the 2000s, skyscrapers have been rising in many other African cities.
- Africa has long been challenged by food insecurity, with malnutrition, climate change, and economic instability affecting millions across the continent.
- According to Nigerian officials, smugglers have established a sophisticated transit network to enable the transfer of illicit products over the country's borders.
- The U.S. has pulled out of a $9.3 billion climate finance pact between richer nations to help developing countries transition from coal to cleaner energy.
- Lesotho's foreign minister expressed shock and disappointment on Wednesday over U.S. President Donald Trump’s remark that the African nation was little known.
- Guinea’s military junta has announced plans to end its rule with general elections set to take place this year, marking the conclusion of four years of military governance.
- The conversation around work-life balance remains as relevant as ever in 2024. As workplaces evolve and employee expectations shift, the focus is moving from hours spent at a desk to actual productivity and results.
- The UK's development finance institution, British International Investment (BII), has partnered with Ghana International Bank (GHIB) to boost trade in seven African countries.
- The latest Global Terrorism Index (GTI) highlights the increasing influence of terrorist groups in Africa, with many nations experiencing heightened threats and attacks.
- An Accra circuit court has remanded Stephen Agordotse, a Ghanaian national, in police custody as he awaits extradition to Abuja, Nigeria, to face theft charges.
- “Common sense has become a common theme”, United States president, Donald Trump stated, as he addressed congress via a speech that sparsely referenced Africa.
