MOZAMBIQUE is cementing its position as a critical player in Africa’s energy sector, leveraging its vast natural gas reserves to drive economic growth and energy security. According to NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, the country is leading the charge in expanding electricity access, clean cooking solutions, and …
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THE Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the AfCFTA Secretariat have formalised a strategic partnership to accelerate the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The two institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the Africa Business Forum (ABF 2025) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, marking a key milestone in Africa’s trade …
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THE African Union (AU) on Sunday unveiled the 2024 Africa Malaria Progress Report, highlighting funding priorities and addressing challenges and threats hindering the elimination of malaria. This announcement was made in a statement by Mr Molalet Tsedeke, Media Centre Coordinator at the Directorate of Information and Communication of the AU …
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Aliko Dangote, Africa’s wealthiest businessman, has announced a $400 million investment to revitalise and expand the Mugher cement plant in Ethiopia. This move is set to double the plant’s annual production capacity and further solidify Dangote Cement’s footprint across Africa. Strengthening Ethiopia’s industrial growth The Mugher cement plant, operational since …
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IMAM Muhsin Hendricks, recognised as the world’s first openly gay Muslim cleric, was shot dead in South Africa on Saturday in what many fear was a targeted attack. The 57-year-old, who led an inclusive mosque in Cape Town, was ambushed while travelling near Gqeberha, police confirmed to the BBC. Targeted attack …
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CANADA has announced retaliatory tariffs against the US, in a move that marks the beginning of a trade war between the neighbouring countries. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau set out “far-reaching” tariffs of 25%, affecting 155bn Canadian dollars’ worth ($106.6bn; £86bn) of American goods ranging from beer and wine, to household …
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FORMER US president Jimmy Carter has won a posthumous Grammy award. Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, died in December at age 100. Prior to his passing, Carter was nominated in the audiobook, narration, and storytelling recording category …
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UGANDA’S Supreme Court ruled on Friday that trying civilians in military courts is unconstitutional, a decision that brings immediate relief to opposition leader Kizza Besigye. The court ordered that all ongoing trials of civilians in military courts must stop and be transferred to civilian courts. ‘All charges or ongoing criminal trials …
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Syria’s de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has been named president for the “transitional period”, state media report, seven weeks after he led the rebel offensive that overthrew Bashar al-Assad. Rebel military commander Hassan Abdul Ghani also announced the cancellation of Syria’s 2012 constitution and the dissolution of the former regime’s …
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The recent capture of Goma by the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels has intensified concerns over illicit mineral trade, with analysts predicting a surge in smuggled coltan and gold. According to a Reuters report, M23’s control of key mining areas in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is expected to further bolster its …
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