South Africa’s Class of 2024 has made history, achieving the highest matric pass rate ever recorded in the country. The 87.3% pass rate for the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations represents a significant increase from last year’s 82.9%, with a total of 615,429 learners passing the exams. “This achievement marks a moment of great pride […] More

West African nations are accelerating efforts to redefine their relationships with France, as a wave of troop withdrawals signals a significant transformation in the region’s engagement with its former colonial power. Ivory Coast is the latest country to announce the departure of French troops, following similar moves by Chad, Senegal, and other Sahel states. This […] More

Ghana has officially opened its borders to all African passport holders, allowing visa-free entry into the country. This landmark policy, announced by outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo, came into effect at the start of the year and marks a significant step towards fostering Pan-African unity and economic integration. In his final state-of-the-nation address, President Akufo-Addo described […] More

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has filed criminal complaints in France and Belgium against subsidiaries of Apple Inc., accusing the tech giant of using conflict minerals sourced from areas plagued by violence and human rights abuses. The landmark legal move is part of the DRC’s broader effort to address the devastating consequences of illicit […] More

On December 15, Tropical Cyclone Chido made landfall in Mozambique’s Mecufi District, Cabo Delgado Province, unleashing ferocious winds of 260 km/h, torrential rain of 250 mm in 24 hours, and severe thunderstorms. Preliminary reports from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Humanitarian and Emergency Operations Centre (SHOC) reveal a grim toll: 34 fatalities, 319 injuries, […] More

Zenith Bank Plc has achieved another milestone in its global expansion with the inauguration of Zenith Bank (UK) Paris Branch, a Third-Country Branch (TCB) of Zenith Bank (UK) Limited, a subsidiary of Zenith Bank Plc. The official opening ceremony took place on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at 21 Rue de la Paix, Paris, France. The […] More

Ademola Lookman has become the seventh Nigerian to win the CAF Men’s Player of the Year, claiming the prestigious title at the 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech, Morocco. His exceptional form for Atalanta and Nigeria over the past year secured him a deserved place among Africa’s footballing legends. A Historic Achievement The 27-year-old follows compatriot […] More

The African archipelago of Mayotte, a French overseas territory in the Indian Ocean, has been left reeling after Cyclone Chido, the most powerful storm in nearly a century, struck the islands with winds exceeding 200 km/h (124 mph). Officials fear the death toll may reach several hundred, potentially thousands. Prefect François-Xavier Bieuville expressed the gravity […] More

In a move set to reestablish Africa’s place in global motorsport, Rwanda has officially announced its bid to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix. President Paul Kagame shared the ambitious plan during the FIA General Assembly in Kigali, marking a significant moment for Africa’s representation in F1. “I am happy to formally announce that Rwanda […] More

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, three founding members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), are set to officially withdraw from the bloc on January 29, 2025. However, the 15-nation regional body has offered a six-month grace period until July 29 to allow the nations to reconsider their departure, citing hopes of preserving […] More

In yet another setback for Nigeria’s energy sector, the nation was plunged into darkness on Wednesday following the collapse of its national power grid. This marks the 12th grid failure in 2024, amplifying calls for urgent reforms to the country’s fragile electricity infrastructure. The outage occurred at 1:32 PM local time, disrupting power supply across […] More