The United States Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have reportedly expressed support for the Government of Ghana’s request to extradite former Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, who has been declared wanted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and listed on INTERPOL’s Red Notice database. The United States Department…
South Africa’s vehicle exports to the United States have plummeted in 2025, with sharp declines in April and May. South Africa’s vehicle exports to the United States dropped significantly in 2025 due to new U.S. import tariffs. The decline threatens South African automotive jobs and industrial hubs dependent on exports. The U.S., previously a major…
Kenyans in diaspora continue to play an important part in sustaining the country’s economy, with remittances reaching an all-time high of USD 5.08 billion (KSh 656.99 billion) in the year leading up to June 2025. Remittances in June 2025 alone increased by 13.8% compared to June 2024. The Kenyan Central Bank noted remittance growth as…
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is moving ahead with plans to build a major seaport near his fertilizer and oil refinery plants. Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, is planning to build Nigeria’s largest and deepest seaport in Olokola, Ogun State. This seaport aims to enhance Dangote’s logistics capabilities and complement his fertilizer and petrochemical operations.…
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest serving head of state at 92, has confirmed he will run for re-election in the country’s October 12 presidential election. Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, aged 92, confirmed his candidacy for the October 12 presidential election. Biya has been in power since 1982, ruling for over four decades, and…
The 47th session of the UNESCO World Cultural Committee, which is now taking place from July 6 to July 16, 2025, has already brought much pride to the African continent, with numerous African monuments joining the list of designated cultural sites. The 47th UNESCO World Cultural Committee session recognizes new African sites as UNESCO World…
Last week, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Bayo Ojulari, noted that the group was looking to take a different approach to rehabilitating Nigeria’s refineries. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) is considering different approaches, including potential sales, for rehabilitating the country’s inefficient state-owned refineries. Prominent stakeholders, including…
