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Africa’s Addiction to Aid
by Mesay Berhanu Gemechu Is it the beginning of the end of Africa’s overreliance on foreign aid? Trump’s decision to end the flow of aid going to the developing world, notably Africa, which has been channeled through the USAID over the past...
French military ends permanent presence in Senegal
DAKAR, July 17 (Xinhua) -- France on Thursday handed over its last two military facilities in Senegal to local authorities, marking the end of its permanent military presence in the West African country. Camp Geille, the largest French military...

Our land, our legacy
Dear Editor, I used to laugh and dance along to the satirical song “Dey Sellin” by Bahamian artist Kirkland “KB” Bodie. It was catchy, clever, and made light of an issue that, at the time, felt more like comedy than concern. In hindsight, I now...

The legacy of the Wagner Company in Africa
Two years after Prigožin's death, Russian mercenaries remain in the field as employees of the Ministry of Defence. They are strongly committed to supporting political propaganda throughout Africa, even offering special courses for African...

Fireworks At 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championships
The 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championships have been nothing short of electrifying, with thrilling displays of skill and sportsmanship lighting up the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall at Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos. As the tournament progresses,...

French army leaves Senegal, ending military presence in west Africa
France on Thursday formally handed back its last two military bases in Senegal, leaving Paris with no permanent army camps in either west or central Africa. Ending the French army's 65 years in independent Senegal, the pull-out comes after similar...

Nigeria’s Leadership Crisis
Nigeria’s Leadership Crisis:Why we need statesmen and not politicians In a nation where trust has become an endangered value, where politics often reeks of rot in the heart of citizens and where public offices have been reduced to empires of...

West African Development Bank Expects Regional Cooperation To Boost Growth
1 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Bank for Investment and Development, EBID has said that economic growth in the 15 member states is likely to inch down to 5.0 per cent this year from 5.1 per cent last year. EBID, linked the...

Can Ibrahim Traoré help Africa to break away from the chains of neocolonialism?
IS BURKINA Faso in the midst of a significant social, cultural and economic revolution, one that will see the country unshackle itself from the corrosive chains of neocolonialism? Many of the country’s supporters in and across the African diaspora...

Horoscope Week of July 17, 2025
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Ancient beekeepers in Anatolia carved hives directly into rock faces, coaxing honey from the cliffs. This practice was designed to protect bees from harsh weather and predators while maximizing honey production. The bees...
Africa Corps Maintains Russia’s Presence in Africa After Wagner’s Departure From Mali
Executive Summary: The Wagner Private Military Company (PMC) announced its departure from Mali on June 6. The PMC’s operations in Africa enabled Russia to establish a network of influence on the continent and secure access to natural resources....

Reward outweighs risk for these West African gold miners
West Africa has been the best place to explore for gold in the past 15 years And if you can handle the risk, the rewards remain rich according to SCP Resource Finance Many Peaks among the smallest stocks to catch SCP's eye Despite a higher...

Kpomkwem News Editorial
Kpomkwem News Editorial: Corruption, Credibility and the Kind of Leadership Nigeria Desperately Needs. In a nation where trust has become an endangered value, where politics often reeks of rot in the heart of citizens and where public offices have...

An open letter to Chimhama: are you in South Africa?
Dear Madam Chimhama, I hope I find you well, daughter of the African soil! I am writing this letter because I am deeply concerned about your utterances of violence in your video you made and was played in Point 5 Creatives studies platform: DJ...

Mali military leader extend presidential rule, remove term limit... Who else fit follow?
Despite im promise to return democracy to im country, Mali military leader, General Assimi Goita, don secure five-year presidential term from di transitional parliament and e no need to hold elections. Di parliament approve di new bill last week,...

Ganta City Authority Opens Alleyways
In the wake of the upcoming Independence Day celebration slated for July 26, the Ganta City Authority has embarked on the rehabilitation of alleys across the city and its environs to enhance socio - economic activities. Mayor Samuel S. Hardt told...

Countdown to CHAN 2024: East Africa gears up for historic joint hosting
With just 25 days remaining until kick-off, final preparations are in full swing for the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN), which will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania from August 2 to 30. This 8th edition of...

How Mauritania-Israel normalization may boost US posture in the Sahel
Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani recently met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the sidelines of the US-Africa Summit, according to media reports, which I confirmed through sources on background. The meeting reportedly...

How schools are being built for extreme heat - without aircon
What’s the context? As climate change brings record heatwaves, architects are innovating to keep temperatures down in the classroom. Heat threatens children's education Aircon fuels global warming Architects turn to passive cooling LONDON - When...

Former Ghana forward Joetex Frimpong opens up on 'scariest' Black Stars moment
Former Black Stars striker Joetex Frimpong has disclosed a moment during his time with the national team that left him scared. Frimpong had a brief spell with the Black Stars but made a significant impact as Ghana qualified for the World Cup for...