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Five days before the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco, the moment Africa begins to arrive is not at the stadium gates — but at the airport. Stepping off a flight into Casablanca on Monday night, it is immediately clear that the country has entered AFCON mode. Before luggage belts, before…
Between 2016 and 2024 there were 193 internet shutdowns imposed in 41 African countries. This form of social control is a growing trend in the continent, according to a new open access source book. It has provided the first-ever comparative analysis of how and why African states use blackouts – written by African researchers. The…
With just a few days to the start of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, as the biggest event on African soil returns with a message that continues to set it apart: We are Different. Morocco will host the competition for the second time, following the 1988 edition, bringing together teams and…
The narrative of China’s engagement with Africa has long been illustrated through steel and concrete–the railways, highways and ports that have reshaped economies and connected markets. Yet beneath these visible symbols lies a deeper and more transformative current: China’s commitment to what it terms “high-standard opening up.” This policy marks a significant evolution in China’s…
Angolan writer Nituecheni Africano, author of several literary works and recipient of prestigious international literary awards, has been appointed Ambassador of Literature in Africa by the Sankofa Organization. The announcement was made this morning in the city of Malabo, during a cultural meeting that brought together writers, cultural practitioners, and representatives of African organizations. According…
The Authority of Heads of State of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have unanimously endorsed the candidature of President John Dramani Mahama as African Union (AU) Chair for 2027. The endorsement follows an earlier one by ECOWAS Foreign Affairs Ministers for West Africa to lead the continental body. The backing for President…
Dozens Killed as Flash Floods Devastate Morocco’s Safi Region At least 37 people were killed after flash floods struck Morocco’s coastal Safi region following torrential rainfall, with cars and debris swept through the port city. Local authorities said dozens of people were treated in hospital and at least 70 homes were flooded in the…
Coups in Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau, an attempted coup in Benin: Africa has had a turbulent 2025. Why have coups become so frequent? Two coups and one foiled coup within eight weeks constitute a new dimension even for Africa’s recent history. In October, the military in Madagascar deposed the president after weeks of protests. Then in November, soldiers in Guinea-Bissau deposed…
Abuja — The World Bank today released the Fiscal Governance Reform in Nigeria: Lessons from the State Fiscal Transparency, Accountability and Sustainability Program (SFTAS), a report reviewing one of Nigeria’s most significant subnational fiscal reform initiatives. The report offers an in-depth analysis of how the SFTAS Program, implemented between 2018 and 2022, strengthened fiscal transparency,…
Rwanda has retained its position as the most visa-open country in Africa, according to the 2025 Africa Visa Openness Index (AVOI). The country has held the top spot since 2023 due to its visa-free regime. ALSO READ: Rwanda retains top place in visa openness in Africa The top position was claimed jointly by Rwanda and…
