African Newsmakers
Nyanzi Martin Luther: Ugandan Teen Media Founder Building a Radio and Digital Platform While in School
By James Paul and John Lewis Nyanzi Martin Luther is a Ugandan student and media entrepreneur who founded Apex Media Services, a youth-focused media company operating radio and digital platforms…
– ADVERTISEMENT –
Just for You
A New Chapter: How the Appointment of Israel’s First Ambassador Can Catalyze Somaliland’s Development and Strategic Future
By Jama Ayaanle Feyte The appointment of Michael Lotem as Israel’s first ambassador to the…
$10,000 Mandela-Era Cheque Fuels Africa Backlash Over Xenophobia in South Africa
By Ajong Mbapndah L A faded $10,000 cheque written in 1994 to Nelson Mandela has…
Africa’s AI Reality: What’s Working, What’s Not, and What Must Change
By Roger B. Jantio* As the Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the…
Russia Resettling White South African Farmers
By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh Russia has allocated 500 hectares of land in the outskirts of…
– ADVERTISEMENT –
Lasted African Newsmakers
Abebe Aemro Selassie to Retire as Director of the African Department at the IMF
Washington, DC – January 7, 2026: Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), announced today that Mr. Abebe Aemro Selassie…
Historical Recognition for Akinwumi Adesina: University of Gambia Re-Names Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences in his honor
-The historic occasion recognized and immortalized Adesina’s name, leadership, contributions to Africa, and his visionary role in the transformation of…
AIGC Press Conference Exposes The Failure Of Post‑Colonial Governance
By Ambassador Godfrey Madanhire* The African Indigenous Governance Council’s press conference on the 29th of December 2025 at 1400CAT, convened…
‘Lupin’ star Omar Sy named ambassador for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
-Committed to supporting young people and closely connected to Senegal, he will lend his voice and image to the first…
Championing Health and Dignity: Dr. Rasha Kelej Among Africa’s Most Influential Voices
By Prince Kuripati Dr. Rasha Kelej, the Chief Executive Officer of the Merck Foundation and the visionary behind the “More…
Angolan Diplomat Constância Gaspar Takes Helm of African Union Mission in Washington
By Ajong Mbapndah L Washington, D.C. — U.S. President Donald J. Trump has formally accredited Ambassador Constância Adelina Gaspar as…
AU At Crossroads- Mahmoud Ali Youssouf’s Tough First Year in Office
By Ajong Mbapndah L* Mahmoud Ali Youssouf’s election as Chairperson of the African Union Commission was one of the most…
Sierra Leone’s Energy Breakthrough-Inside a Transformational Year With Foday Mansaray
By Ajong Mbapndah L * Sierra Leone’s energy story is no longer one of quiet potential—it is now a narrative…