The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has rescued 112 suspected victims of human trafficking following a major intelligence-led operation in Asankragwa in the Western Region. The operation, carried out by the Asankragwa Sector Command on May 20, 2026, targeted a suspected trafficking network accused of using local premises to facilitate commercial sexual exploitation. Authorities say the […]

South African exporters now have access to duty-free entry into the Chinese market under a temporary zero-tariff trade arrangement, marking a significant milestone in economic relations between Pretoria and Beijing. However, trade officials are warning businesses that the benefits are far from automatic, with exporters required to meet stringent eligibility and documentation requirements before qualifying […]

South Sudan has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic relations with South Korea as preparations intensify for the historic Korea–Africa Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Seoul. Speaking ahead of the high-level gathering, South Sudan’s Director General for Bilateral Relations, Ambassador Philip Jada Natana, emphasized the country’s determination to deepen cooperation with South Korea across […]

Burkina Faso is witnessing an unprecedented wave of infrastructure development, with large-scale construction projects emerging across several key locations, including Pabré, Boassa, Tengandogo, and the area surrounding the Issoufou Joseph Conombo Stadium. The extensive building program is reshaping the country’s landscape as authorities push forward with projects aimed at improving transportation, healthcare, sports infrastructure, and […]

Africa is undergoing a rapid and large-scale shift toward a green energy economy, with solar, wind, and decentralized power systems increasingly replacing traditional fossil-fuel-dependent grids. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the continent holds more than 60% of the world’s best solar energy potential, positioning it as a central player in the global renewable […]

photo by Learn Geology A remarkable geological process unfolding beneath East Africa is gradually reshaping the continent and could eventually lead to the formation of Earth’s sixth ocean, according to scientists studying the region’s tectonic activity. The phenomenon is taking place along the East African Rift System, a vast network of faults and fractures stretching […]

Burkina Faso has significantly increased state ownership and control of its gold industry under the leadership of President Ibrahim Traoré, marking a major shift away from decades of foreign-dominated mining operations. Since 2024, the government has implemented a series of reforms and acquisitions aimed at ensuring that a larger share of the country’s mineral wealth […]