Monthly Archives: June 2025

The Nigerian government has taken a significant step toward revitalizing its creative economy and reshaping the country’s international image, as Nigeria celebrates 26 years of democracy. The Nigerian government aims to enhance its international image and attract investment by emphasizing positive narratives about the country. The government is integrating media literacy into education to empower…

Kenya’s civil order may be hanging by a thread following the suspicious death of blogger and educator Albert Ojwang in police custody. Videos of protesters being dispersed by tear gas highlight this point, given how reminiscent it is of the 2024 anti-bill protests, which eventually called for the resignation of President William Ruto. Kenya faces…

Burkina Faso has officially completed the handover of five gold mining assets to its state-owned mining company. Burkina Faso finalized the transfer of five gold mining assets to its state-owned mining company SOPAMIB. The reforms raised the country’s free-carried equity stake in gold mining projects from 10% to 15%. Assets included two operating mines and…

The African Development Bank Group’s Board of Directors has approved up to $184.1 million in financing for the Obelisk solar project in Egypt, which is set to become Africa’s largest solar power plant. The African Development Bank approved $184.1 million for Egypt’s Obelisk solar project. This project includes a 1-gigawatt solar PV facility and a…

The ECOWAS breakaway states of Burkina Faso and Mali are on the verge of signing a nuclear deal with one of their most prevalent international partners, Russia. Burkina Faso and Mali are finalizing a nuclear energy agreement with Russia, assigning Rosatom to oversee implementation. The agreement entails constructing nuclear power plants and research reactors to…

A senior U.S. official overseeing Africa policy at the State Department is expected to step down in mid-July, marking another significant transition in President Donald Trump’s foreign policy team. Troy Fitrell, leading the Bureau of African Affairs, plans to step down on July 15. His tenure involved advancing U.S. diplomatic and commercial ties with Africa.…

Aliko Dangote will retire as Chairman of the Board of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc on June 16, 2025, marking the end of two decades of leadership at one of Nigeria’s most profitable food companies. Aliko Dangote will retire as Chairman of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc on June 16, 2025, concluding over two decades of leadership.…

DHL Group plans to invest around €500 million ($575 million) in healthcare infrastructure across Africa and the Middle East over the next five years. DHL plans to invest €500 million in healthcare infrastructure in Africa and the Middle East over the next five years. The investments aim to address growing demand for pharmaceutical logistics and…

Russia has set a new global benchmark in grain exports by delivering over 10 million tons of wheat to Egypt in 2024, an unprecedented volume that underscores Moscow’s expanding influence in global food supply chains and its deepening trade ties with North Africa. Russia has become the top wheat supplier to Egypt, exporting over 10…