For over a decade, nearly 1,000 U.S. troops were stationed in Niger as part of a counterterrorism partnership. This abruptly ended on March 16, when Niger’s ruling junta expelled the U.S. military, claiming the agreement violated their constitution. Days later, a Pentagon official misled Congress about the situation, prompting an
Nigeria has hit Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, with a staggering $220 million fine for violating local data privacy laws. After a thorough investigation revealed that Meta’s policies deny Nigerian users the right to control their personal data, the government demanded immediate changes and a hefty
The African Union is set to unveil the African Credit Rating Agency (ACRA) in 2024 to challenge the often flawed ratings from giants like Fitch, Moody’s, and S&P. These major firms have been criticized for their inaccurate assessments of African economies, leading to expensive borrowing costs. ACRA aims to provide
A thrilling new project aims to build a nearly 4,000-kilometer undersea power line connecting vast wind and solar farms in Morocco to the UK, potentially supplying clean energy to around seven million homes. Simon Morrish, the project’s architect, believes this is the best solution for Britain’s future electricity needs. However,
In a historic and bold move, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the 36-year-old leader of Burkina Faso, announced the formation of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) with Mali and Niger, aiming to unite their 72 million people into one powerful federation. Speaking passionately about their shared heritage and struggles, Traoré and
In Kenya, ongoing protests against tax hikes have put the spotlight on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and its controversial role in the country’s debt crisis. Demonstrators accuse the IMF of imposing harsh loan conditions that hurt the poor, while the government struggles with a massive debt inherited from previous
In early April, Zimbabwe launched a new currency called Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), fully backed by gold and foreign reserves, aiming to replace the US dollar within two years. President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced this at an event, predicting ZiG’s nationwide acceptance soon. Backed by 100 tonnes of gold and $100 million
On July 6, 2024, the military leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger signed a new defense pact called the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) during a summit in Niger’s capital. This pact, designed to support each other against rebellions and external threats, marks a bold move away from the
Kenyans living in Washington DC have issued a bold set of demands to President William Ruto, challenging his handling of recent nationwide protests against the Finance Bill 2024. Led by spokesperson Fan Murianki, the diaspora community is calling for justice, including the release of detained protesters and accountability for alleged