Today’s summary briefing for Africa News covers the Mali coup arrests, the Gambian FGM-related infant death, and the Owo church […]
Usaid Funding Cuts Has Led To Over 400,000 Deaths, Financial Times Estimates
A Financial Times podcast reports that cutting USAID funding has caused around 410,000 deaths due to halted healthcare and aid […]
Who Is Comfort Emmanson? The Truth Behind Her Heartbreaking Ordeal
Comfort is a young Nigerian woman in her 20s whose story depicts the inhumanity that poorer citizens endure in many […]
Several African Countries Facing Heavy Debt Crisis With Service Costs Surpassing Vital Budgets
Across Africa, heavy debt service now exceeds combined spending on education, health, social protection, and climate initiatives. In many countries […]
Truth or Political Gimmick? Bill Gates Pledges Most Of His $200 Billion Philanthropic Spend To Africa
Sounds like good news for Africa’s development? But, why pledge? Why not donate all now? In what progressive ways has […]
Africa Can Aim For US $5 Trillion GDP Minimum As Catalyst For Development Once United Under Great Leadership -Princess Olatorera Majekodunmi-Oniru
Africa is positioning itself to reach a collective GDP of $5 trillion as a marker of prosperity and economic dynamism. […]
Africa Rising: Rwanda Sustains Robust Growth While Poverty Falls Sharply
Rwanda, real GDP grew 8.9 percent in 2024 and is expected to expand by 7.1 percent in 2025 and 7.5 […]
Libyan Strongman and Putin Ally, Khalifa Haftar, Offers Citizenship to Palestinians in Oil Deal Proposal
A report indicates that Khalifa Haftar, top Libyan leader and head of armed forces, has proposed offering Libyan citizenship to […]
Japan Boosts Food Security In Lesotho Through Nutrition “Aid”
Japan’s new aid is helping Lesotho improve food and nutrition resilience. The collaboration supports agriculture, school feeding, and public health […]
Africa Faces Downward Tariff Shock As Unified Diplomatic Response To Trump’s Tariffs Falters
African experts question whether the continent can present a unified diplomatic front in response to sweeping U.S. import tariffs. Heterogeneous […]
Under Watch: Kizza Besigye, Ugandan Opposition Leader Denied Bail, In Continued Incarceration
A Ugandan court refused bail to veteran opposition figure Kizza Besigye on treason charges. The ruling intensifies fears about political […]
Say Hello To “Fly Gabon” Airlines As African Nation Welcomes First ATR 42‑600 Aircraft
Fly Gabon is set to introduce its first ATR 42‑600 plane, marking a milestone in its fleet modernization. This advancement supports […]
Sowore Arrested Again as Olatorera Majekodunmi-Oniru Declares Nigerians Have All the Power to Choose Tinubu, Obi or a Greater Future
The unprovoked arrest of political activist Omoyele Sowore has once again revealed the reality of Nigeria’s political climate. No formal […]
Despicable Injustice: Omoyele Sowore Arrested After Honoring Police Invitation Amid Outcry
Pro‑democracy activist and Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore was detained on August 6 in Abuja after responding to a police […]
Trump’s Tariffs Continue: US Requires Up To $15,000 Visa Bond For Applicants from Certain African Countries
The U.S. State Department will launch a 12‑month pilot visa program starting August 20, 2025, requiring business (B‑1) and tourist […]
Breaking: Ghana Helicopter Crash Claims Lives Of Eight Including Ministers
A helicopter crash today in Ghana has killed eight people, among them the country’s defence and environment ministers. The crash […]
China Moves To Support Brazil And South Africa Amid Tariff Pressure
China has stepped in diplomatically and economically to back Brazil and South Africa facing steep U.S. tariffs at 50 % and […]
United Kingdom Announces 12% Aid Cuts To The Entire Continent of Africa Amidst Increased Hardships from Kleptocracy and Trump’s Tariffs
The United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office confirmed a £184 million reduction in bilateral aid to Africa, marking a 12% […]
Exploitative Tariffs: South Africa Warns Of 30,000 Jobs At Risk From U.S. Tariffs
Trade officials in South Africa project up to 30 000 workers could lose jobs in apparel and textile sectors if proposed […]
Exploitative Tariffs: Lesotho Textile Sector Collapses Under USA Tariff Uncertainty
Lesotho remains heavily impacted despite a delayed reprieve from a looming U.S. tariff of up to 50 percent on textile exports. […]