Africa has emerged as the center of a new global gold rush as soaring bullion prices strengthen the bargaining power of mineral-rich nations and accelerate a wave of resource nationalism across the continent. Gold prices are projected to climb toward $6,300 per ounce by the end of 2026, driven by strong safe-haven demand, central bank […]

Photo source: Royal Australian Air Force The Africa-to-Asia corridor has emerged as the world’s fastest-growing long-haul private jet route, recording a 42% year-on-year increase in flights as ultra-high-net-worth individuals increasingly shift their focus toward emerging financial centers and cross-continental business networks. The rapid growth highlights changing global wealth mobility patterns, with wealthy individuals increasingly adopting […]

The government of South Africa has defended its response to recent anti-immigrant protests and attacks, rejecting accusations of xenophobia and arguing that the growing tensions are rooted in broader regional instability, economic hardship, and governance failures across Africa. Speaking on May 6, 2026, presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya dismissed claims that South Africans are inherently xenophobic, […]

Angola has officially launched commercial operations at the Cabinda Oil Refinery, marking a historic milestone as the country’s first refinery built since independence nearly 50 years ago. The facility began fuel shipments on May 7, 2026, in a major step toward reducing the nation’s heavy dependence on imported refined petroleum products. The refinery was developed […]

The Government of Liberia has officially launched a specialized Content Monetization Training Program aimed at helping young digital creators turn their online talent into sustainable sources of income as the country accelerates its digital transformation agenda. The two-day program, held on May 6–7, 2026, was organized through the Liberia Telecommunications Authority in partnership with the […]

Kenya is set to begin its first-ever commercial oil production by the end of 2026, marking a major milestone in the country’s energy sector after nearly 15 years of exploration and pilot projects. Kenya’s Energy Cabinet Secretary, Opiyo Wandayi, announced that production will commence from the South Lokichar oil fields located in Turkana County with […]

Burkina Faso has ordered the immediate suspension of French television broadcaster TV5 Monde, accusing the channel of spreading disinformation and glorifying terrorism amid ongoing insecurity in the Sahel region. The decision was announced by Burkina Faso’s media regulator, the Superior Council of Communication (CSC), as the junta-led government intensifies efforts to tighten control over media […]

A growing number of African countries are introducing emergency travel, energy, and humanitarian measures as the escalating Middle East conflict continues to disrupt global oil, gas, and medical supply chains. The 2026 crisis, fueled by the widening war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, has severely affected shipping through the Strait of Hormuz — […]

The government of Uganda has announced that preparations are in full swing for a series of high-profile swearing-in ceremonies following the 2026 general elections, beginning with the presidential inauguration scheduled for May 12. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is set to be sworn in for his seventh elective term in a ceremony to be held at […]