The World Economy Is Holding But the Cracks Are Spreading
The headline number is reassuring enough: the global economy is expected to grow by 2.7% in 2026. Inflation is falling. Equity markets... Read More
“They Are Letting Us Die”: Inside Nigeria’s 84-Day Health Workers’ Strike
For 84 days, millions of Nigerians woke up to a terrifying reality: if they fell seriously ill, there was no guarantee anyone... Read More
U.S. Sanctions Eight Nigerians Over Terrorism and Cybercrime Links
The United States has imposed sanctions on eight Nigerians accused of links to Boko Haram, the Islamic State, and cybercrime networks, freezing... Read More
Angola and Nigeria Waive Visa Requirements for Diplomatic Passport Holders
Nigeria and Angola have signed a bilateral agreement on the sidelines of the 39th AU summit to waive visa requirements for holders... Read More
CHINA’S TECH SURGE AND AI AMBITIONS RESHAPE GLOBAL COMPETITION
Throughout 2025, stocks of Chinese tech companies listed in Hong Kong skyrocketed, reflecting accelerating AI development and renewed confidence in Chinese technological... Read More
U.S.-CHINA RELATIONS AT CRITICAL JUNCTURE: TRUMP-XI SUMMITS SET FOR 2026
The trajectory of U.S.-China relations should become significantly clearer in 2026 as Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping plan reciprocal state visits... Read More
UGANDA’S MUSEVENI SECURES SEVENTH TERM: IMPLICATIONS FOR EAST AFRICAN POLITICS
Uganda’s incumbent President Yoweri Museveni has won a seventh consecutive term in office, according to official election results announced Saturday. The victory... Read More
China’s Bold Move: Zero Tariffs for Africa—Except One Nation
Beijing announces sweeping trade initiative to strengthen continental partnerships and counter Western trade wars Chinese President Xi Jinping announced that China will... Read More
Zimbabwe Cabinet Approves Plan to Extend Mnangagwa’s Rule Until 2030
Draft legislation would scrap direct presidential elections and extend terms from five to seven years Zimbabwe’s cabinet has approved sweeping constitutional amendments... Read More
Nigeria’s Escalating Security Crisis: Can State Police Be the Answer?
Nigeria faces an unprecedented crisis of violence that continues to spiral despite years of military operations and national police efforts. With armed... Read More