Burkina Faso has taken a decisive step toward transforming its public transportation system. A fleet of 115 brand-new buses has just arrived in the country, marking the first visible phase of an ambitious national transit upgrade ordered by President Ibrahim Traoré. The initiative is part of a broader effort to nationalize urban transport—an effort aimed…
Mali’s military ruler, General Assimi Goïta, has taken a significant step toward cementing his grip on power after a national conference—convened by his regime and boycotted by major opposition parties—recommended he remain president until 2030. If implemented, the move would extend military rule in Mali well beyond the initial transition timeline promised following Goïta’s second…
Former Ugandan Foreign Affairs Minister Sam Kutesa has sparked national debate after funding the construction of a multimillion-shilling church in his home district of Sembabule, fulfilling what he described as a personal vow to God after surviving throat cancer. The newly built All Saints Church–Sembabule, a 1,200-seat sanctuary under the West Buganda Diocese, was officially…
In a major announcement during Tanzania’s Labour Day celebrations on May 1, 2025, President Samia Suluhu Hassan revealed a significant 35.1% increase in the minimum wage for public officials. Effective July 2025, the minimum monthly salary will rise from Sh370,000 to Sh500,000—a move the President framed as both a reward for workers’ dedication and a…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — April 17, 2025 — U.S. President Donald Trump is facing a wave of criticism after referring dismissively to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) during a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House, where the two leaders discussed migration, border security, and global security. While railing against…
GOMBE, Nigeria – April 17, 2025 — In a bold effort to counter violent extremism and foster long-term peace in Nigeria’s conflict-ridden northeast, the Nigerian government has announced the graduation of 390 former Boko Haram members from its De-radicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration (DRR) programme. The ceremony took place on Thursday at a DRR camp in…
PRETORIA, April 17, 2025 — South Africa’s newly appointed special envoy to the United States, Mcebisi Jonas, is facing immediate controversy over remarks he made in 2020 sharply criticizing former U.S. President Donald Trump, just days after being tasked with mending strained relations between the two nations. Jonas, a former deputy finance minister and a…
ABIDJAN, April 17, 2025 — African Development Bank (AfDB) President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has issued a strong call to action, urging African nations to stop exporting raw materials and instead build economies that thrive on value-added production. According to Adesina, this shift is critical for breaking the continent’s cycle of poverty and underdevelopment. In a…
OUAGADOUGOU, April 17, 2025 — The government of Burkina Faso has issued a sharp response to recent comments made by U.S. General Michael Langley, Commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), during a Senate hearing earlier this month. In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Burkinabè government called the general’s…
Ghana has announced a sweeping reform of its gold trading system, ordering all foreign players out of the artisanal and small-scale gold market by the end of April. The move is part of a broader effort to curb smuggling, boost government revenues, and stabilize the country’s economy. The directive was issued by GoldBod, a newly…