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In Ghana, where plastic pollution clogs drains and many schoolchildren are forced to study without desks, one man is offering an inspiring solution that addresses both challenges at once. Makafui Awuku, a social entrepreneur and…

Cameroon’s Anglophone regions the North-West and South-West have become a battleground where civilians are increasingly caught between separatist militants and government soldiers, with no safe haven in sight. What began in 2016 as peaceful…

The Afrikaners are a South African ethnic group descended primarily from Dutch, French Huguenot, and German settlers who began arriving at the Cape of Good Hope in the 17th century. Over centuries, they developed a distinct language,…

The United States’ decision to grant refugee status to a group of 59 white South Africans mostly Afrikaners has sparked criticism from human rights groups and refugee advocates who say the move highlights a racially biased approach to…

Day 2 of the 2025 World Bank Group Youth Summit brought a powerful conclusion to an inspiring two-day event that amplified youth voices, spotlighted innovative solutions, and fostered bold new collaborations for a livable planet. From…

Ghana, Africa’s top gold producer, has set an ambitious target to generate up to $12 billion annually from its small-scale gold mining sector. This projection hinges on the government’s plan to double current production levels while…

The Senate of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has voted to strip former President Joseph Kabila of his legal immunity, clearing the path for his prosecution on charges of treason, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. The…

The United States has imposed fresh sanctions on Sudan following allegations that the Sudanese military used chemical weapons during its ongoing internal conflict. The announcement, made on May 22, 2025, marks a significant escalation in…

South Africa’s Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has firmly dismissed allegations of a so-called “white genocide” in the country, citing official crime statistics that show no racial targeting in farm-related murders. The statement comes amid…

In a remarkable display of local ingenuity, Oswald Abioseh Dundas, a young Sierra Leonean inventor, has developed an innovative energy system that generates electricity from saltwater, offering a sustainable solution to the country’s…