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Belgian Diplomat to Stand Trial Over Patrice Lumumba Assassination in Historic Justice Milestone
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 Moves to Localise $1 Billion Damang Mine Revival in Strategic Shift Toward Resource Ownership
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…
Obama Foundation Launches Volunteer Programme for Presidential Center
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…
Uduimoh Umolu and Jon Basil: A New Model for African-Owned Global Brands
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 Restarts Libya’s Mabruk Oil Field After More Than a Decade Offline
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…
Eritrean Cartoonist Biniam Solomon Freed After 15 Years in Prison Without Trial
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…
Rockefeller Foundation Commits $10 Million to Accelerate Mission 300 Electrification Drive Across…
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…
Fotyen Tesfay Runs Historic 2:10:51 to Win Barcelona Marathon on Debut
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…
Pitchsiders: Redefining Elite Sports Storytelling Through Access, Instinct, and Emotion
In modern sports media, access is everywhere — but meaning is rare. Pitchsiders has built its reputation by understanding the difference.
Founded in 2023 on the eve of AFCON in Ivory Coast, Pitchsiders emerged at a moment when African…
Niger Revokes Gold Mining Concessions as Military Government Tightens Control Over Natural Resources
Niger’s military government has revoked gold mining concessions held by three companies as part of a broader strategy to assert greater state control over the country’s natural resources.
The decision affects concessions granted between…