Africa – Page 28 – Omanghana

A high-level meeting between Keith Heffern and Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu on May 4, 2026, has highlighted a critical phase in U.S.-Nigeria relations, with both sides focusing on efforts to remove Nigeria from the U.S. “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) list over religious freedom issues. The discussions placed strong emphasis on the newly established […]

France is undergoing a major shift in its approach to Africa, moving away from traditional aid-driven relationships toward what it calls a model of “equal partnership” built on investment and shared economic interests. The new direction will be put to the test at the upcoming Africa Forward Summit 2026, scheduled to take place on May […]

Russia has significantly expanded its military footprint in Mali, assembling one of its most capable aviation groupings outside the Ukraine conflict to support ongoing operations against militant groups. The deployment, operated by the Kremlin-controlled Africa Corps, is based at Bamako International Airport and provides direct combat support to the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa). Analysts say […]

At least 130 citizens of Nigeria living in South Africa have registered for a government-assisted voluntary repatriation program, following a wave of anti-foreigner protests that erupted in late April 2026. The demonstrations, reported in major cities including Pretoria and Johannesburg, have raised safety concerns among migrant communities, prompting Nigerian authorities to take diplomatic action. Nigeria’s […]

China’s mining and construction machinery sector is experiencing a major export boom, with shipments reaching record highs in early 2026 as global demand for infrastructure development and strategic minerals accelerates. Official data shows that construction machinery exports rose by 34.5% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2026, surpassing $12.3 billion in total value. The momentum […]

Rohan Marley, son of reggae legend Bob Marley, has visited Burkina Faso, where he met with the country’s transitional president, Ibrahim Traoré, during a major national cultural event. The visit coincided with the closing ceremony of the 22nd National Culture Week (SNC) and the Marley d’Or 2026, an awards program recognizing outstanding reggae artists. The […]

Israel has launched what is being described as a “world-first” mobile climate laboratory in Kenya, in a move aimed at addressing the continent’s long-standing shortage of reliable climate data. The state-of-the-art facility, operated by the Weizmann Institute of Science in partnership with the International Livestock Research Institute, is currently stationed at the Kapiti Research Station […]

Johannesburg-based Gold Fields has become a major casualty of Ghana’s growing resource nationalism drive after the government took over its Damang Gold Mine on April 18, 2026. The move followed a decision not to renew the company’s 30-year lease, with operations subsequently handed over to local firm Engineers & Planners. The takeover marks a significant […]

A growing fuel crisis linked to conflict in the Middle East has reignited debate over Kenya’s long-standing struggle to achieve energy self-sufficiency, with analysts pointing to structural weaknesses that leave the country exposed to global supply shocks. While Nigeria has recently taken major steps toward fuel independence through the Dangote Refinery, Kenya continues to rely […]

Kenya has temporarily lowered its fuel quality standards in response to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly involving United States, Israel, and Iran, in a move aimed at protecting its national fuel supply. The Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry approved a six-month waiver allowing the sulfur content in imported gasoline and diesel […]

U.S., Nigeria Deepen Talks on Religious Freedom Status and Security Cooperation

France Recasts Africa Strategy Ahead of Nairobi Summit

Russia Establishes Major Combat Aviation Hub in Mali, Marking Its Deepest Military Footprint in West Africa

130 Nigerians Seek Evacuation as Xenophobic Tensions Rise in South Africa

Chinese Mining and Construction Machinery Dominates Global Export Markets

Bob Marley’s Son Joins Ibrahim Traoré in Symbolic Move Toward African Unity

Israel Launches World’s First Mobile Climate Lab in Kenya to Bridge Africa’s Data Gap

End of an Era: Gold Fields’ Exit Marks a Shift Toward Radical Local Resource Control in Ghana

The “Dangote Model”: Why Kenya Must Shift from Importing to Industrial Self-Reliance

Ripple Effects of Global Conflict: Kenya Temporarily Lowers Fuel Standards Amid Red Sea Supply Strains

Court Temporarily Halts Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala Impeachment Inquiry

Mali’s Former Intelligence Chief Kassoum Goïta Sentenced to 15 Years

Alale Explores Love and Emotional Fatigue on ‘Gunsta Frustrating’