Author: Editorial Staff

IN a powerful display of solidarity with the besieged Gaza Strip, hundreds of South Africans took to the streets of Cape Town on Friday, demanding an end to the ongoing Israeli attacks. The protestors, waving Palestinian flags and holding banners expressing their support for Palestinians, marched toward the Parliament building. Addressing the crowd, Mandla Mandela, the grandson of Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s revered first black president, called upon President Cyril Ramaphosa to move beyond rhetoric. He implored the President not only to speak about the Palestinian cause at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) but to take tangible actions. Mandela’s…

ONE can’t help but feel disappointed as we witness the predatory actions of the United States and its NATO allies, who often thrive on chaos and strife in their relentless pursuit of human and natural resources. We’ve seen this pattern in the Congo, Haiti, and more recently in Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso. The nations of Africa must unite under the banner of ‘THE LOVE OF LIBERTY UNITES US’ to assert self-determination and address the pressing need for decolonisation and development on our own terms. As Liberia concludes its elections, I find myself hoping for a clear and decisive victory…

THESE are turbulent times for many long-standing rulers and political parties across the African continent. The emergence of several sit-tight leaders, coupled with a wave of military coups sweeping through West and Central Africa, has cast a shadow of uncertainty over the governance landscape. Among these panicky democracies is the presidency of Paul Biya in Cameroon, a regime that has held power since 1982. The government’s recent response to perceived threats of a military takeover has raised questions about the state of democracy in the nation. Kennedy Wandera, an international journalist and Board Chair at FPA Africa, highlighted Cameroon President…

THE African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE Abuja), an ambitious project backed by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), marked a momentous milestone by hosting its inaugural board meeting in Cairo, Egypt on October 6, 2023. AMCE Abuja represents a groundbreaking initiative that envisions the implementation and operation of a state-of-the-art 500-bed quaternary level medical facility, capable of providing a diverse array of services, including oncology, cardiology, haematology, and general care capabilities. This visionary healthcare institution aims to cater to the medical needs of not just Abuja but the entire region. The facility will offer comprehensive medical services such as diagnostics,…

IN a landmark development for Ghana’s burgeoning technology industry, Africa Data Centres, a subsidiary of Cassava Technologies group, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing ICT infrastructure across Africa by collaborating with the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). This strategic partnership signifies DFC’s sustained interest in supporting Africa Data Centres’ expansion efforts in nations eligible for DFC financing. The collaboration’s initial goal is to channel a portion of Africa Data Centres’ existing $300 million DFC financing commitment into the creation of an innovative data center in Ghana. This ambitious investment project aligns with Africa Data Centres’ vision to fortify ICT…

IN an historic move, Malawi inaugurated its inaugural Centre for Artificial Intelligence and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) on Friday, situated at the prestigious Malawi University of Science and Technology. This groundbreaking initiative has received backing from a consortium of renowned US-based universities and is geared toward addressing the nation’s technological and innovative needs. The visionary leader behind this pioneering project, Zipangani Vokhiwa, a distinguished science professor at Mercer University in the United States and a Fulbright scholar, envisions the centre as a catalyst for advancing the study and application of artificial intelligence (AI) and STEAM disciplines for…

AFRICA Magic, the flagship channel under MultiChoice, is celebrating two decades of remarkable growth and success in shaping the African entertainment landscape. Since its inception in 2003 as a single channel primarily showcasing Nollywood movies, Africa Magic has evolved into a powerful platform featuring seven diverse channels dedicated to movies, sitcoms, soap operas, telenovelas, music, reality, and magazine shows, all designed to cater to the preferences of its African audience. The journey of Africa Magic has been defined by relentless investment in the African entertainment industry, particularly in Nigeria, which is often considered the epicentre of the African entertainment world.…

BURKINA Faso has taken a significant step towards addressing its energy deficit, as the nation signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Russian state nuclear company Rosatom for the construction of a nuclear power plant. The MOU was signed in Moscow, marking a historic moment for the landlocked Sahel West African state. The Burkina Faso Ministry of Energy said the nuclear power plant would play a pivotal role in fulfilling the country’s energy requirements. According to a statement released by Burkina Faso’s energy ministry, the agreement was officially signed by Simon-Pierre Boussim, the Minister of Energy and Mines, and…

A COURT in Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko’s stronghold of Ziguinchor has ordered his reinstatement to electoral lists. The decision paves the way for Sonko to be a presidential candidate. The judge of the administrative court cancelled Sonko’s removal from the electoral lists on Thursday evening. It also ordered his reinstatement, making his eligible again. It is a first victory for Sonko in his legal battle against the state. The politician remains under arrest in hospital in Dakar following a 45-day hunger strike that ended early in September for health reasons. Sonko began the hunger strike on July 30 to protest at what he…

MADAGASCAR’S highest court, the High Constitutional Court, announced on Thursday that the upcoming presidential election, originally scheduled for November 9, will be postponed by a week. The decision comes in the wake of protests that erupted in the country, leading to injuries sustained by two prominent opposition candidates, Andry Raobelina and former president Marc Ravalomanana, during confrontations with security forces deploying tear gas grenades. The revised date for the presidential election is now set for November 16, with the potential runoff election remaining scheduled for November 20. Both Raobelina and Ravalomanana, key figures in the country’s political landscape, were harmed…