Benin: Voodoo Worshippers Decry Effects of Deforestation
Benin is often regarded as the cradle of Voodoo, home to thousands of sacred forests, which believers say are vital to their religion which is rooted in nature.
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The Real Reason Gaddafi was Killed
If Qaddafi had succeeded, the United States of America and Europe would have been forced to buy oil and minerals in the gold backed currency thus tipping the scales.
The Afro-Chinese relationship: Win-Win or Soft Colonialism?
China has been forced to revise its policies every now and again when African nations have tightened the screws.
How Does the Israel-Hamas War Affect Africa?
As the Israel-Hamas war continues, leaders in the Middle East and Africa are increasingly worried that the violence and instability could spill over into the wider region.
Is the African Football League an Acid Test for the Continent?
Many are viewing Africa’s newest club competition with interest – for its impact on the African game, and beyond.
Has the U.S. Lost its Bite in Africa?
Jon Lake, defence editor for both Arabian and African Aerospace magazines, says it all.
Femme Fatale: African First Ladies of Steel
The class of Graca Machel and team is very much alive, advocates of femocracy and development. This is just not that class.
Is IROKOtv Shutting Down?
After taking its website offline and removing its mobile app from the Apple and Android app stores, entertainment company IROKOtv is reportedly closing down. However, a different report claims that the company has refuted shutdown claims. IROKOtv's CEO, Jason Njoku, said that an ongoing migration was the reason
Meet the Interswitch Mafia: Tosin Eniolorunda and Edward Popoola
In July 2002, eBay completed the acquisition of PayPal in a deal that valued the startup at $1.5 billion. Since then, some of its alumni, including Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, Reid Hoffman, and Max Levchin, have gone on to start or fund some of the most successful technology companies
African War Veterans Win Legal Battle Against France for Pension Rights
African veterans who fought for France can now stay in their home-countries and receive pension benefits. The unfair treatment of Africans who fought in French uniform is documented in Omar Sy's latest movie, Father and Soldier.
Here's How Zimbabwe Got its Name
Let's take a look back at how Zimbabwe got its name and the different names the country has had.
Critics Disagree as ICC Drops Charges Against Militia Leader
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has withdrawn charges against a former militia leader from the Central African Republic (CAR) as there were no prospects of conviction, the prosecutor's office said on Thursday. Prosecutors had earlier said that Maxime Mokom, a former national coordinator of so-called
Why is Ghana Selling its Oil and Gas Blocks?
Ghana is looking to boost its oil and gas production by selling more exploration rights, aiming to avoid leaving valuable fossil fuels in the ground and generate revenue to fund its energy transition, a Ghanaian official said.
How Ghana's Central Bank Lost $5bn in One Year
Ghana - once touted as a trailblazing African economic success story - is facing an unprecedented financial crisis.
Kenya Set to Welcome All Africans Visa-Free
Kenya is to end visa requirements to all African visitors by the end of the year, President William Ruto has said.
Nigeria to Lose Crown as Africa’s Biggest Economy
South Africa is set to briefly overtake Nigeria and Egypt as the continent’s largest economy next year, International Monetary Fund forecasts show.