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The Republic of Congo’s long-serving president, Denis Sassou N’Guesso, has been declared the winner of the country’s latest presidential election, securing a fifth consecutive term with 94.82% of the vote, according to provisional results…

Ghana has taken a significant step toward addressing urban water demand, signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Turkish infrastructure firms to advance a major drinking water project in eastern Accra. The agreement, involving …

A Belgian court has ordered a former diplomat to stand trial over the assassination of Congo’s independence leader Patrice Lumumba, marking a historic moment in one of Africa’s most defining and unresolved political tragedies. The decision…

Ghana is taking a decisive step toward reshaping the future of its mining sector, as authorities evaluate local bids to revive the Damang gold mine in a project expected to require up to $1 billion in investment. The move signals a broader…

The Obama Foundation has launched a new volunteer initiative ahead of the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in June 2026, inviting community members to serve as “Ambassadors” who will help welcome visitors and support public…

Jon Basil Tequila is not simply a spirits brand. It is a cultural platform in the making. Founded in Chicago by Uduimoh Umolu, a Nigerian and Ghanaian-descended entrepreneur, Jon Basil represents a new class of African-diaspora founders…

TotalEnergies has officially restarted production at Libya’s Mabruk oil field, bringing the onshore asset back online more than a decade after operations were halted due to security disruptions. The field, located in concession C17 about…

A well‑known Eritrean satirical cartoonist has been released after spending 15 years in detention without trial, according to family members and sources familiar with the case. Biniam Solomon, widely known by his pen name “Cobra,” was…

The Rockefeller Foundation has announced a new $10 million funding commitment to support Mission 300, a major electrification initiative aimed at connecting 300 million people in Africa to electricity by 2030. The announcement was made…

Ethiopia’s Fotyen Tesfay delivered one of the most remarkable marathon debuts in athletics history on Sunday, winning the Zurich Barcelona Marathon with a stunning time of 2:10:51, the second‑fastest women’s marathon performance of all…