On the imperative of strong institutions as enablers of democracy (4)

The problem with the government of strong men is that it is predicated on the twin principle that power is knowledge and the strong man is omniscient. Not only does he know it all, he monopolises wisdom and patriotism. We have seen that in recent...

Naira ranked 9th weakest currency in Africa – Report

The Nigerian Naira has been ranked as the ninth weakest currency in Africa in Forbes’ September 2025 currency calculator report, highlighting persistent pressure on the country’s economy despite recent gains in easing inflation. The Forbes...

APRA AMCOS Announces World-First SongHubs Partnership

Image L-R: GODTET, TAWAZ, Ngaiire APRA AMCOS has announced a major partnership between its flagship collaborative songwriting program SongHubs and African organisations for the inaugural African SongHubs. Taking place from October 20th-22nd in...

President Museveni Pledges Wealth Creation, Education Reforms and Fisheries Boost

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today outlined the National Resistance Movement’s (NRM) achievements and future commitments in wealth creation, health, education, and fisheries as he held his first campaign rally in Lango Sub-region in...

Senegal: Cheikh Lô returns with Maame after decade-long...

According to World Circuit Records, Maame is “an expansive and deeply personal work born from isolation, resilience, and spiritual devotion.” Named in honour of his late spiritual guide, Maame Massamba Ndiaye, who passed away in 2014, the album...

In memory of Jane Goodall

This article is also available in Italian / Questo articolo è disponibile anche in italiano Republished below is the interview conducted in 2018 by Editor-in-Chief Emanuele Bompan to celebrate the invaluable work of the renowned British...

Ranked: The World’s Most Innovative Countries in 2025

Ranked: The World’s Most Innovative Countries in 2025 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways This...

Shun exploitative attitudes – Labour Commissioner tells employers

25 Views Labour Commissioner Givens Muntengwa has cautioned employers against adopting exploitative capitalist attitudes that disassociate them from their workforce. Dismayed with the exploitative labour practices reported by workers at Usangu...

Earth’s life support is failing. Will we act?

Our planet is on life support. Seven of the nine planetary boundaries that determine whether Earth will remain habitable are in the danger zone The latest boundary to be crossed - ocean acidification - signals that the very systems we rely on for...

Teen leaders fight for crucial cause at international summit: 'Cannot be left behind'

"Critical asset." by Amy BoyingtonSeptember 30, 2025 The Second Africa Climate Summit, also known as ACS2, was held in early September to discuss rising global temperatures and climate action in Africa. As Peoples Daily Nigeria detailed, a group...

Knife retailer showed 'no curiosity' after Southport killer bought 'sinister' machete

A director of an online knife retailer has admitted he showed 'no curiosity' about his customers after the Southport killer purchased a "sinister" Black Panther machete from his company. Triple killer Axel Rudakubana was just 17 when he paid £25...

Jennifer Lopez Goes Makeup-Free in Rare Video Dancing to Her Own Song

Jennifer Lopez posted a makeup-free video on Instagram via her cosmetics company Jlo Beauty. The clip comes amid a slew of press events for Lopez's new movie Kiss of the Spider Woman. She served as an executive producer on the project alongside...

Kalahari: Original African Art At America’s Largest Waterparks

Left to right: Todd Nelson III, Todd Nelson Jr., Natasha Lucke, Shari Nelson, sculptor Godwill Ruona, Todd Nelson, and Ruona's assistant Eddie Zimunya in front of an ironwood elephant sculpture by Ruona acquired by the Nelsons at Victoria Falls...

CEMAC Inflation Seen Easing To 2.6% In 2025, Below 3% Target

(Business in Cameroon) - The central bank for Central Africa, the Bank of Central African States (BEAC), projects inflation in the CEMAC zone to slow to 2.6% in 2025. This forecast falls below the community's convergence ceiling of 3%, a threshold...

Palm trees in Africa are in decline: these botanists made a plan to do something about it

Palm trees grace the landscape across Africa, thriving in environments as diverse as deserts and rainforests. Central Africa holds the richest variety, home to 52 species, while west Africa has 38 and east Africa 18. They form part of a global...

Morocco’s youth rise up and demand REFORMS for education and health

Morocco is experiencing a significant wave of protests, led by its large youth population (Gen Z), who are using social media to organize and demand change in at least 11 cities. The central complaint is that the government is prioritizing...

Where is Tinubu on the Lake Chad recharging agenda?

Lake Chad, once a vital freshwater source for more than 30 million people across Nigeria, Niger, Chad, and Cameroon, has been disappearing before our eyes. From a vast 25,000 square kilometers in the 1960s, the lake has shrunk to less than 1,500...

FG, OECD boost quality seeds for farmers

The Federal Government is partnering with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) to enhance access to quality seeds for Nigerian farmers By Doris Esa The Federal Government is partnering with the Organisation for Economic...

Two Notts Police youth workers share their path into policing

Losing a loved one to gun crime, fleeing a country wracked by civil war, battling imposter syndrome and facing racist abuse are just some of the challenges two Nottinghamshire Police youth workers have had to overcome to get to where they are...

Italy’s Mattei Plan: Geoeconomic Projection into Africa

The Mattei Plan takes its name from Enrico Mattei, the founder of ENI and a central figure in Italy’s postwar foreign policy. In the 1950s, Mattei broke into oil markets dominated by the Anglo-American “Seven Sisters” by offering producer...