Revelations at the Presidency: What is really wrong around President Bassirou Diomaye Faye

Between clumsiness, improvisation, and protocol uncertainties, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is accumulating blunders during his trips abroad, sparking criticism and questions on the national and international stage. According to the newspaper...

From Recipient to Donor: 3 Polish Humanitarian Aid Organizations

LONDON, United Kingdom — Poland is a country in Eastern Europe that used to be a part of the communist sphere of influence. Since those times, much has changed. While the country has never had the status of a major humanitarian donor, this may not...

Uzbek Militants Become Mediators in Syria Stand-Off

Brandishing assault rifles, the Uzbek fighters in Syria arrived ready to fight. They ended up helping to mediate an end to a confrontation between another group of militants and government security forces. Fighting broke out early last week when...

Debt – Source of plunder or progress under IMF/World Bank watch?

- Advertisement - Debt, or borrowing money, or xalis, arises to cover a deficit. But when it rises beyond control, in the public or private space, a crisis emerges that requires urgent relief. In terms of public debt, a country may well receive...

‘Gov’t Not Pressured to Receive Kilmar Garcia’

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, has clarified that the Government of Liberia was under no diplomatic pressure to receive Mr. Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national temporarily relocated under a U.S. legal and diplomatic...

Ruto' Diary: Leads nation in honouring Raila, pushes AU reforms

President William Ruto when he chaired a virtual meeting on AU reforms on October 24,2025/PCS President William Ruto’s diary this week was relatively low-key, following the burial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Sunday. However, it was...

The bear and the bot farm: Countering Russian hybrid warfare in Africa

Summary Russia has made significant inroads in Africa—particularly in Burkina Faso, the Central African Republic and Mali—deploying military operations that, while limited in scope, are often devastating for local civilian populations. At the same...

United Nations Youth Office Announces 17 New Young Leaders For The Sustainable Development Goals

Press Release – UN Department of Global Communications Every two years, the United Nations Youth Office recognizes 17 exceptional young changemakers who are driving solutions to some of the worlds most pressing challenges and whose leadership is...

‘QNET Against Scams’ wins double gold at IPRA’s 70th Anniversary Golden World Awards

QNET, a leading global lifestyle and wellness company using the direct selling model, has been honoured with two prestigious Golden World Awards (GWA) for Excellence by the International Public Relations Association (IPRA), the world’s most...

Across the line: Exploring Africa’s vibrant border towns

From the deserts of Moyale to the riverbanks of Rundu, Africa’s border towns are sites where nations and cultures blend into dynamic hubs of activity. These crossings—linking nations like Namibia and Angola, Kenya and Uganda, or Senegal and...

FirstBank Launches 2025 Corporate Responsibility, Sustainability Week

FirstBank has announced the commencement of its 2025 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CR&S) Week, scheduled to hold from October 27 to November 1, 2025. According to a statement by the Bank, now in its ninth year, the annual event...

The visionary work of Mamadou Amadou Ly

The ARED association, founded in Senegal, has been awarded the prestigious Yidan Prize for its innovative methods of learning in multiple languages. Mamadou Amadou Ly, head of the organisation Associates in Research and Education for Development...

Africa must prioritise women, girls’ empowerment — Veep

The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called on African governments to prioritise the empowerment of women and girls as a critical step towards building a just, inclusive, and prosperous future for the continent. She made...

Mali shuts schools as fuel blockade imposed by fighters paralyses country

Mali’s military government has announced schools and universities nationwide will be closed for two weeks, as the landlocked country continues to suffer from the effects of a crippling blockade on fuel imports imposed by an armed group in...

The Hidden Strength Of West African Women Entrepreneurs -By Zarah Aji Ali

In the bustling markets of Accra, the lively streets of Lagos, and the rising tech hubs of Dakar, a quiet revolution is unfolding — one powered by women who refuse to be defined by limitations. Across West Africa, women entrepreneurs are rewriting...

Did a Reporter Prompt an ICE Sweep?

Most in Media Say ‘MAGA Influencer,’ Not ‘Journalist’ Homepage photo: ICE agents arrest a man who became involved in a raid in New York’s Chinatown on Tuesday. (Credit: Dean Moses/amNewYork) World Star Hip-Hop captioned its video, “SHE REALLY...

Efie Gallery hosts works of contemporary artists in The Shape of Things to Come

Efie Gallery is currently presenting (Oct. 11 – Jan. 10, 2026) The Shape of Things to Come, an exhibition which brings together painting and sculpture by leading contemporary artists, including El Anatsui, Iman Issa, Abdoulaye Konaté, Adam...

FirstBank sparks global kindness with 2025 corporate responsibility, sustainability week

FirstBank, the premier bank in West Africa and a leading financial inclusion service provider, has announced the commencement of its 2025 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CR&S) Week. The programme is set to hold between 27 October and...

71 foreign nationals detained for deportation

Bengaluru police have intensified efforts to identify and detain foreign nationals living illegally in the city. Recently, the CCB Narcotics Wing (ANW) located 71 foreigners residing unlawfully and recommended their deportation. Among those...

Finery and frailty: Africa's top shots

24 October 2025 ShareSave ShareSave A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond: The Cape Town International Kite Festival draws enthusiasts to this beach in South Africa on Tuesday. The next day in Nigeria,...