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PODCAST | Unpacking Cold Storage in Cameroonian Agriculture: Challenges, Innovations, and the Road Ahead

Eniola OladeleApril 30, 2025

by Eniola OladeleApril 30, 2025023

In a new episode of our agriculture-focused podcast, we delve into the critical role of cold storage in Cameroon’s farming sector. As post-harvest losses continue...

Tsinghua University Hosts Immersive African Arts Showcase, Bridging Cultures Through Music, Dance, and Design

Eniola OladeleApril 30, 2025

by Eniola OladeleApril 30, 2025023

An immersive African arts event was recently held at Tsinghua University in Beijing, offering students, scholars, and art enthusiasts a vibrant window into the continent’s...

Africa POLITICS

Malawi’s Democracy Under Threat as Corruption, Intimidation, and Power Abuse Erode Institutions

Eniola OladeleApril 30, 2025

by Eniola OladeleApril 30, 2025027

Malawi’s once-promising democracy is showing signs of deep strain, as rising corruption, growing political intimidation, and expanding executive power raise fears of democratic backsliding. Citizens,...

Africa BUSINESS

Oil Prices Fall Sharply – Africa Feels the Pressure as Global Market Faces Biggest Monthly Drop in Three Years

Eniola OladeleApril 30, 2025

by Eniola OladeleApril 30, 2025023

Global oil prices are falling fast, heading for their biggest monthly drop since 2020, and many African economies are already feeling the effects. Brent crude...

Africa International News

Man Discovered Sleeping Beside Human Remains in Cemetery; Accused of Disturbing Family Graves

Eniola OladeleApril 30, 2025

by Eniola OladeleApril 30, 2025017

A man was found asleep next to human bones in a local cemetery, leading to his arrest and accusations of violating the graves of his...

Africa SPORTS

PSG Edge Arsenal in Tight Champions League Semi-Final First Leg

Eniola OladeleApril 29, 2025

by Eniola OladeleApril 29, 2025027

Paris Saint-Germain claimed a narrow yet significant 1-0 victory over Arsenal in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final at the Emirates Stadium,...

Africa International News

RJMEC Warns Ongoing Violations Are Stalling South Sudan’s Peace Implementation Process

Eniola OladeleApril 29, 2025

by Eniola OladeleApril 29, 2025020

The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) has raised alarm over persistent violations of the peace agreement in South Sudan, warning that continued breaches...

Africa Education

Zimbabwe Lecturers’ Strike Nears Resolution as President Mnangagwa Approves Key Recommendations

Eniola OladeleApril 29, 2025

by Eniola OladeleApril 29, 2025028

Zimbabwe may soon see an end to the nationwide strike by university lecturers following the announcement that President Emmerson Mnangagwa has approved a set of...

Africa Health

Angola’s President Commits $5 Million to Africa CDC to Bolster Continental Health Security

Eniola OladeleApril 29, 2025

by Eniola OladeleApril 29, 2025021

Angola’s President João Lourenço has pledged $5 million to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), reinforcing the country’s commitment to strengthening...

Africa POLITICS

Macharia: Rethinking Kenya-China Relations in a Shifting Landscape of Strategic Diplomacy

Eniola OladeleApril 29, 2025

by Eniola OladeleApril 29, 2025023

Kenya-China relations have entered a new phase marked by evolving global dynamics, shifting geopolitical interests, and changing domestic priorities. In this context, strategic diplomacy is...

Africa TECHNOLOGY

WAN-IFRA and OpenAI Launch $1.5 Million Fund to Accelerate AI Integration in Newsrooms

Eniola OladeleApril 29, 2025

by Eniola OladeleApril 29, 2025025

The World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) has partnered with OpenAI to launch a $1.5 million fund aimed at helping newsrooms worldwide harness the power...

Africa Properties and Real Estate

OBELL: Electronic Rental Tax to Boost KRA’s Real Estate Revenue

Eniola OladeleApril 28, 2025

by Eniola OladeleApril 28, 2025018

The introduction of the electronic rental tax system is set to transform Kenya’s real estate sector and significantly boost the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) revenue...

Africa Health

Uganda Declares End of Ebola Outbreak

Eniola OladeleApril 28, 2025

by Eniola OladeleApril 28, 2025017

Uganda has officially declared the end of its latest Ebola outbreak, a significant milestone in the country’s fight against the deadly virus. The announcement,...

Africa POLITICS

Osmani Meets Ruto Following Kenya’s Recognition of Kosovo

Eniola OladeleApril 28, 2025

by Eniola OladeleApril 28, 2025021

In a historic diplomatic development, Kosovo’s Foreign Minister, Donika Gervalla-Schwarz Osmani, met with Kenyan President William Ruto, following Kenya’s formal recognition of Kosovo as an...

Africa ECONOMY

MUGA: The Limits of Infrastructure in Promoting Economic Growth

Eniola OladeleApril 28, 2025

by Eniola OladeleApril 28, 2025027

In discussions of economic growth, infrastructure often takes center stage as a critical factor that can drive development, create jobs, and improve living standards. However,...

Africa BUSINESS

Vodafone Business and Maroc Telecom Join Forces to Expand Digital Services in Morocco

Eniola OladeleApril 28, 2025

by Eniola OladeleApril 28, 2025023

In a significant move to strengthen Morocco’s digital ecosystem, Vodafone Business and Maroc Telecom have announced a strategic partnership aimed at expanding digital services across...

Africa International News

When Justice Burns A Cinematic Inferno of Espionage, Betrayal, and Redemption

Eniola OladeleApril 27, 2025

by Eniola OladeleApril 27, 2025033

Set against the turbulent backdrop of post-Cold War global politics, When Justice Burns is more than a film—it is a haunting, high-stakes odyssey where international...

Africa International News POLITICS

How Africans Underdeveloped Africa: A Dialectic on Internal Complicity, Colonial Aftershocks, and the Crisis of Modernity By Olujide Stephen Adesina

Eniola OladeleApril 26, 2025

by Eniola OladeleApril 26, 2025015

In the historical narration of Africa’s economic underdevelopment and political disorientation, much ink has been spilled assigning blame to colonialism, imperial conquest, and foreign interference....

Africa SPORTS

Chepngetich and Jepchirchir Withdraw from 2025 London Marathon, Shaking Up Women’s Elite Field

Eniola OladeleApril 26, 2025

by Eniola OladeleApril 26, 2025022

In a surprising turn of events, two of the most formidable names in women’s marathon running, Ruth Chepngetich and Peres Jepchirchir, have announced their withdrawal...

Africa LIFE & STYLE

Obi Cubana Declares His Next-of-Kin, Sparking Public Debate: Case Closed

Eniola OladeleApril 26, 2025April 26, 2025

by Eniola OladeleApril 26, 2025April 26, 2025027

Nigerian billionaire and socialite Obi Cubana has recently stirred public discourse by officially announcing the order of his next-of-kin, following a viral TikTok video posted...