South Africa has rejected Nigeria’s request for financial compensation for Nigerian citizens who fled the country during recent anti-migrant protests, deepening diplomatic tensions between Africa’s two largest economies. The dispute intensified on July 13, 2026, when Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni stated that the South African government would not compensate foreign nationals who abandoned […]

Burkina Faso has secured a $300 million loan from the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to finance the construction of the country’s largest power plant, marking a major step in its drive to strengthen energy security and reduce dependence on imported electricity. The project will be developed in partnership with Turkish energy company Aksa Enerji and […]

A British citizen wanted in connection with the alleged murder of his wife and two young daughters has made his first court appearance in South Africa, setting in motion a complex legal process that could ultimately see him extradited to the United Kingdom. Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, 45, appeared before the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday, […]

Nigerian entrepreneur Damilola Olokesusi has emerged as one of Africa’s leading technology innovators after raising more than $5 million to build Shuttlers, a shared mobility platform that is reshaping urban transportation across the continent. Founded with the goal of easing the daily commuting challenges faced by millions of people in Lagos, Nigeria, Shuttlers has grown […]

The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested two Nigerian nationals in connection with the alleged murder of their fellow countryman, 36-year-old Nkemujika Uzorchuku Eze, in Tamale. The arrests form part of an ongoing police investigation into the circumstances surrounding the victim’s death, which has sent shockwaves through both the local community and the Nigerian community […]

Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has commended party members for the peaceful and orderly conduct of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) constituency executive elections in the constituency. In a statement issued on Sunday, July 12, 2026, the former Minister for Information lauded delegates, aspirants, and party supporters for demonstrating discipline and unity […]

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested 45-year-old Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, a British citizen of Zimbabwean origin who is wanted by authorities in the United Kingdom in connection with the alleged murders of his wife and two daughters. The arrest brings an end to an international manhunt that involved close cooperation between South African […]

Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has strongly dismissed suggestions that former British colonies should repay the United Kingdom, describing the idea as “asinine” amid renewed debate over reparations for slavery and colonialism. Mottley’s remarks came during the closing press conference of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) summit in St. Lucia, where regional leaders reaffirmed their commitment […]