US tariffs on South African agricultural products have sharply increased the price of South African wine in America, the world’s largest wine market. As a result, exporters are losing ground to global competitors at a critical time for Africa’s agricultural trade. According to the latest global trade update from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), South African wine now costs about 17% more in the...

The 61st Argungu International Fishing Festival officially commenced on Saturday at the historic Mata Fada River, drawing thousands of fishermen, tourists, and cultural enthusiasts from across Nigeria and neighboring West African countries. The highlight of the event came when Abubakar Usman from Maiyama Local Government Area landed a massive 59 kilogram fish, the largest catch recorded at this year’s competition. His victory immediately became the defining moment of...

African countries are intensifying efforts to reconnect with the African diaspora, and Black American celebrities now sit at the centre of that strategy. Across West and Central Africa, governments are granting citizenship to globally recognised Black American stars. The goal is clear. Leaders want to boost tourism, attract investment, strengthen cultural diplomacy, and revive pan-Africanism with action, not slogans. When a Hollywood star accepts an African passport, the...