In a bold move signaling Ethiopia’s ongoing shift toward market-driven reforms, the government is proposing a landmark change that would allow foreign nationals and companies to own property in the country for the first time in decades. The reform, which still requires parliamentary approval, is part of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s broader economic liberalization agenda…
The Trump administration has announced plans to cut the United States’ entire $555 million contribution to the African Development Fund (ADF), signaling a major shift in U.S. foreign aid policy. The proposed cuts, submitted to Congress on Friday, would eliminate funding for the ADF in the next fiscal year, with the White House stating that…
The Trump administration is moving forward with a controversial plan to resettle white South African farmers—classified as refugees—in the United States, drawing criticism from human rights advocates, immigration groups, and international observers. According to internal government memos viewed by The New York Times, the first group of Afrikaners, descendants of Dutch settlers and part of…
Sudan’s army-led government has officially severed diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates, labeling it an “aggressor state.” In a televised address on Tuesday, Sudanese Defense Minister Yassin Ibrahim accused the UAE of violating Sudan’s sovereignty by supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group currently at war with Sudan’s military. The conflict, which…
When a young army captain takes control of a small, landlocked country, it rarely makes the news. But Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso isn’t playing by the usual script. At just 37 years old, he’s done what few African leaders have dared: kicked out foreign troops, nationalized gold, slashed his own paycheck, and told global…
The Bank of Tanzania has officially banned the use of all foreign currencies, including the US dollar, for domestic transactions and payments, in a bold move aimed at stabilizing the Tanzanian shilling and strengthening monetary policy control. The sweeping policy change was announced in a government gazette published on March 28, 2025, and applies to…
Culture isn’t just found in museums or ancient ruins—it’s alive in the rhythm of a city, the stories in its streets, the art on its walls, and the energy of its people. From timeless capitals of civilization to modern hubs of creativity, these ten cities are cultural powerhouses, offering travelers rich, immersive experiences that go…
Tunisia’s former Prime Minister Ali Laarayedh has been sentenced to 34 years in prison by a Tunisian court on terrorism charges, in a move widely condemned as politically motivated by opposition figures and international rights groups. Laarayedh, 69, was convicted of allegedly helping establish a terrorist cell and facilitating the travel of young Tunisians to…
A new report from the World Bank has exposed the depth of Nigeria’s poverty crisis, with 75.5% of rural dwellers now living below the poverty line. The figure, part of the Bank’s April 2025 Poverty and Equity Brief for Nigeria, paints a stark picture of worsening inequality, economic stagnation, and the fragility of development across…
Namibia’s new president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, made history not only as the country’s first female head of state but also with a major policy promise: free university education starting in 2026. In her first State of the Nation address, she announced that students at public universities and technical colleges will no longer pay registration or tuition…