The week in African news was marked by significant developments across various sectors, including technology, politics, and economics. The highlight of the week was the ongoing BRICS summit in India, which brought together leaders from Russia, Iran, Brazil,…
AI and Its Dangers The conversation around artificial intelligence (AI) has taken a somber turn as a former Anthropic researcher, speaking to…
The Strait of Hormuz crisis is no longer a Gulf story alone. With traffic through the waterway near standstill amid the Iran…
Nigeria's 2027 election cycle announced itself early on Wednesday, and it did so in the voice of Nyesom Wike. The Federal Capital…
The economic landscape in Africa remains a focal point, with significant discussions around subsidies and financial inclusion. In Nigeria, the government has…
Nigeria's political class spent Monday absorbing the arithmetic of Osun State, where Governor Ademola Adeleke's re-election on 15 August handed the opposition…
The past few days have seen a mix of significant events across various sectors in Africa, ranging from personal freedom and security…
The political landscape in Nigeria remains tense, with multiple developments surrounding the upcoming Osun governorship election. On one hand, the All Progressives…
Jan Pospisil South Sudan is expected to hold an election on 22 December 2026, the first in the country’s history. It’s already…
Image: Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain) Justin Visagie, University of the Witwatersrand and Ruth Castel-Branco, University of the Witwatersrand South Africa is in…
