South African political leader Julius Sello Malema has called on the government to introduce Swahili in the national curriculum as part of a broader vision to foster African unity and reduce the continent’s reliance on colonial languages. Speaking in a…
In a powerful message delivered at the Africa CEO Forum 2025, Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame urged African leaders, businesses, and institutions to act boldly to accelerate the continent’s development. President Kagame stressed that Africa already possesses the vision, knowledge, and…
Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged for fairer and more equitable representation of the Global South at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Speaking alongside Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his historic visit to Namibia, President Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasized the urgency of reforming global…
U.S. President Donald Trump has welcomed leaders from five African nations to the White House in an effort to boost economic ties and reassure partners, even as his administration pursues trade policies that could challenge developing economies. On Wednesday, Trump…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has responded to the recent announcement by US President Donald Trump regarding the unilateral imposition of a 30% trade tariff on South African goods. The South African government confirmed it received official communication from the United States…
Kenya has entered a critical phase of nationwide unrest as Gen Z-led protests continue to gain momentum, calling for the resignation of President William Ruto. This day tuesday, July 8, 2025, youth across the country declared a “national holiday,” announcing that…
In a significant boost for Nigerian exporters, the United Kingdom has announced that more than 3,000 products from Nigeria are now eligible for duty-free or reduced tariff access to the UK market. This development comes under the UK’s Developing Countries…
The military-led government of Burkina Faso has revoked the licences of four international non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and suspended the operations of two others for three months, according to official decrees obtained by AFP and reported by Business Insider Africa. The decrees,…
Rwandans across the country united on Friday to commemorate the 31st anniversary of Kwibohora, also known as Liberation Day, a powerful national milestone that honors the end of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and the beginning of a new era…
President William Ruto has confirmed the construction of a new church within the premises of Kenya’s State House in Nairobi. The project, estimated to cost KES 1.2 billion, is reportedly being funded through the president’s personal resources. In remarks made…