On Monday, Kenya’s Supreme Court made a big decision that could change the future of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), the busiest airport in East Africa. The court temporarily stopped a plan to lease the airport to India’s Adani Group for 30 years. This move is causing a lot of
China is making a big move in Africa, and it’s catching the attention of the world. The ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), held in Beijing in September 2024, was an important event. It wasn’t just about economics anymore—China’s relationship with Africa is becoming more political and even military-focused. This
The United States is planning to move its military troops, who were recently forced to leave Niger, to several other countries along Africa’s Atlantic coast, according to reports from US media. What Happened in Niger? Niger, a country in West Africa, recently decided to end its military partnership with the
Renowned Egyptian archaeologist, Zahi Hawass, has reignited a passionate debate over some of the world’s most famous artifacts that were taken from Egypt. His primary target is the breathtaking bust of Queen Nefertiti, currently on display in a museum in Germany. But that’s not all—Hawass is also fighting to bring
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, has issued a strong warning to any country that tries to challenge Ethiopia’s sovereignty, promising to “humiliate” those who dare to threaten his nation. This tough message came during a celebration of Sovereignty Day in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, where Abiy declared that Ethiopia will
Germany recently made a bold offer to South Africa: a $9.3 billion loan to help the country shut down its coal-fired power plants and switch to green energy sources. However, this offer has sparked a strong backlash from a South African political party, the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK). On September
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) is standing up strongly against Climate Rights International (CRI), an organization that the AEC believes is working to keep Uganda from benefiting from its own natural resources. The AEC argues that Uganda, with its significant oil and gas reserves, deserves the chance to develop its
When you hear the word “civilization,” it often brings up thoughts of progress, culture, and development. But for much of Africa, “civilization” was just a cover for exploitation and cruelty, especially when it came to colonial powers like Britain and France. Despite their different approaches, these two European giants had
The world is going through a big financial crisis, pushing countries to find new ways to protect their economies. Gold, with its skyrocketing value, is now a popular way for countries to strengthen their financial systems. Africa, home to vast gold resources, understands this well. But there’s a problem: most
