Africa Shapes Fashion’s Future: A Bold Voice at the BRICS+ Fashion Summit in Moscow
At the close of August, Moscow became the epicentre of a global dialogue that stretched far beyond fabric, colour, and cut. It became the stage...
Author : Jide Adesina
Tinubu and Soyinka: A Chronicle of Activism, Fraternity, and the Politics of Reverence
Many political encounters are scripted, rehearsed, measured for effect. Yet, every so often, history stages its own theatre—unscripted, unrehearsed, and yet so profound it transcends...
Pope Leo XIV Appeals for Unity as Sudan Faces Overwhelming Hardship
In his weekly general audience on September 3, 2025, Pope Leo XIV cast his gaze toward Sudan—a nation grappling with unrelenting turmoil. His voice, both...
Algeria Trade Fair Opens Door for Zimbabwe to Expand Into New Markets
The 2025 Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF), currently underway in Algiers, Algeria, has been described as a significant opportunity for Zimbabwean businesses to collaborate, innovate and...
Tragedy on Niger State River: At Least 31 Dead After Overloaded Boat Strikes Tree, Rescue Efforts Underway
On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, a devastating boat accident occurred on a river in north-central Nigeria’s Borgu area of Niger State, leaving at least 31...
Pentagon Launches Bright Star 25 in Egypt: A Catalyst for Strategic Bonds, Investment, and Cultural Exchange
At the expanse of Egypt’s Western Desert, at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, the 19th iteration of the multinational military exercise Bright Star 25 officially commenced...
How One City Stopped Death at the Crosswalk and Redefined Urban Life
By Jide Adesina In the heart of Helsinki, a quiet revolution has unfolded—one that has transformed the city’s streets and rewritten expectations about urban...
The Evening Stroll: A Moving Meditation on Gratitude
By : Jide Adesina | 1stafrika.com There is a particular alchemy to the evening stroll, a quiet ritual that unfolds not as a journey of...
Burkina Faso Enacts Controversial Law Criminalizing LGBTQ Expression
By Jide Adesina | 1stafrika.com Burkina Faso’s transitional parliament has passed a sweeping new law that criminalizes conduct deemed to promote LGBTQ practices, intensifying a...
Egypt Urges EU to Pressure Israel Over Gaza Ceasefire Proposal Amid Rising Humanitarian Crisis
Egypt has called on the European Union to use its influence to press Israel to accept a Gaza ceasefire plan proposed by Cairo and Qatar...
Marvel Gold Finalizes Sale of Tabakorole Project, Shifts Focus to Tanzania
Marvel Gold Limited (ASX: MVL), an Australian resources company, has completed the sale of its interests in the Tabakorole Gold Project in Mali to PMCE...
Traoré’s $2.1B Trade Pivot : Redefining Africa’s Economic Sovereignty and Breaking America’s Grip
Under Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s stewardship, Burkina Faso has embarked on a deliberate and assertive reorientation of its economic strategy—one motivated by an ideological rejection of...
Pound Weakens as UK Borrowing Costs Hit 27-Year High, Forcing Nigerian Families to Brace for Remittance Strain
Nigeria is confronting mounting pressure on remittance inflows from the United Kingdom, amid a perfect storm created by rocketing UK borrowing costs and a depreciating...
UN Urges Cameroon to Safeguard Transparency in Pivotal Election as President Biya Seeks Eighth Term
The United Nations has urged the government of Cameroon to guarantee free, fair, and transparent elections amid mounting concerns over restrictions on political participation ahead...
Finnish Court Jails Separatist Leader Simon Ekpa for Six Years in Landmark Terror Verdict
A Finnish district court has handed down a six-year prison sentence to Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian-born Finnish citizen and prominent figure in the Indigenous People...
ISIS Financing Network Dismantled in West Africa with Global Security Implications
On September 1, 2025, Iraq’s National Intelligence Service (INIS) announced the successful dismantling of a sophisticated ISIS financing and smuggling network operating across multiple West...
Wagner’s Mission in Mali Falters as Violence and Tensions Escalate
The presence of Russia’s private military company Wagner in Mali, once portrayed as a strategic partnership designed to stabilize the country, is increasingly being described...
List of 10 African Countries With the Highest Loans from the IMF
Across Africa the International Monetary Fund (IMF) remains a central financier, backstop and policy partner for many governments confronting external shocks, commodity price swings, currency...
Ethiopian Airlines Inaugurates Yabello Airport, Strengthening Southern Ethiopia’s Connectivity and Economic Prospects
Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s aviation giant and one of the world’s fastest-growing airline brands, has added yet another milestone to its illustrious history. The airline...
GCC Council Backs Qatar’s Mediation Role in Congo Peace Talks, Reaffirms Stance on Gaza, Palestine, and Regional Stability
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministerial Council, convening for its 165th session in Kuwait under the chairmanship of Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Abdullah Al Yahya, issued...