The Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) gold reserves climbed to 32.99 tonnes by the end of June 2025, up from 32.16 tonnes recorded in May 2025, marking a steady increase in the country’s efforts to strengthen its foreign exchange buffers. The Bank of Ghana’s gold reserves reached 32.99 tonnes by June 2025, reflecting steady monthly growth…
Paul Kagame, the president of Rwanda, has revealed that he is willing to hold up his country’s end of the recent peace deal signed with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). However, he noted that his compliance is dependent on Congo’s move. Rwanda’s President Kagame expressed commitment to honoring the peace agreement with the DRC…
Ghana retained its position as one of West Africa’s leading travel destinations in 2024, attracting 1,288,804 international arrivals, a 12% increase compared to the previous year, according to the latest Tourism Report released by the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA). Ghana received 1,288,804 international arrivals in 2024, marking a 12% increase from the previous year. Major…
Mali’s transitional parliament has approved a controversial bill granting junta leader General Assimi Goïta a five-year presidential term, renewable without the need for elections. Mali’s transitional parliament has approved a bill granting junta leader General Assimi Goïta a five-year renewable presidential term. This development was backed by recommendations from an April national conference of political…
Three African countries, Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa, have been ranked among the world’s best countries. Three African nations, Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa, are included in the 2024 Best Countries Rankings. Egypt ranked highest among African nations, securing the 35th position globally. The rankings evaluated 87 countries based on perceptions across 73 attributes grouped…
London Mayor Sadiq Khan is set to undertake a historic trade mission to Africa, aimed at strengthening ties between the UK capital and key economies on the continent. London Mayor Sadiq Khan is embarking on a historic trade mission to Africa, focusing on enhancing ties with major cities Khan’s itinerary includes visits to Lagos, Accra,…
A new United Nations report has for the first time publicly identified a Russian-linked company operating in Rwanda as being complicit in the illicit trade of minerals sourced from conflict zones in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The United Nations has directly linked an entity to the trade of conflict minerals from zones in the…
Angélique Kidjo has made history yet again, this time on the streets of Hollywood. On July 3, 2025, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce revealed that Kidjo, from Benin, is the first Black African artist ever chosen for a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as part of the Class of 2026. Angélique Kidjo has…
The South African business magnate, Johann Rupert who heads luxury goods holding company Richemont, currently is Africa’s most impressive billionaire, according to Bloomberg Billionaires Index data. Johann Rupert, a South African magnate, leads Africa’s billionaires in 2025 with a net worth of $17 billion, according to Bloomberg. Rupert’s wealth increased by $3.33 billion year-to-date, showcasing…
