Court jails woman seven years for trafficking young girls to Mali, Senegal

A Bayelsa State High Court sitting in Yenagoa has sentenced a 29-year-old woman, Mariam Omokiri, from Delta State, to seven years imprisonment for human trafficking. Omokiri was found guilty of trafficking, exporting, and promoting the...

Expert advocates establishment of Blue Economy ministry

The Executive Chairman of the Gulf of Guinea Maritime Institute (GoGMI), a non-profit maritime think-tank, Vice-Admiral Issah Yakubu (retd), has advocated the establishment of a dedicated Ministry of Blue Economy. He said such a ministry would not...

Afrofuturist Haunts: Trade In European Lore For Festivals Of The Ancestors

This Halloween, venture off into places and experiences that are different from pumpkin carvings, cobwebs, and the ghost stories that derive from European lore. Trade that in to learn about the drumbeats, starlight, stories, and the language of...

IMF expects SA economy to grow by 1.1%, not too worried about US tariffs

Although consumers and governments want to see light at the end of the tunnel, the IMF says the outlook for the global economy remains dim. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects the South African economy to grow by 1.1%. Although it does...

Africa posts fastest trade growth as globalisation holds at record high

Globalisation is holding firm—and Africa is helping drive that resilience. Despite the steepest surge in U.S. tariffs since the 1930s, global trade continues to expand and business investment abroad remains steady, according to the latest DHL...

Watu’s 2024 Sustainability Report Shows Growing Electric Motorcycle Financing Landscape In Africa

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. The motorcycle sector is a key pillar of the African transport landscape, especially in East, Central, and West Africa, where motorcycle taxis provide transport for...

Banks from Egypt, Kenya, and Nigeria dominate Africa’s top 100 banks' ranking for 2025

Egypt has emerged as the standout performer in the latest African Business ranking of Africa’s Top 100 Banks, boasting 17 entries more than any other country, followed by Kenya and Nigeria, which each have 10. According to the 2025 report, the...

Ghana, others might face significant refinancing pressures – World Bank

World Bank on glass building. Mirrored sky and city modern facade. Global capital, business, finance, economy, banking and money concept 3D rendering animation. Ghana and other Sub-Saharan African countries might face significant refinancing...

Sierra Leone Judges Undergo International Training on Human Trafficking and Financial Crimes

Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Komba Kamanda, has facilitated an international training program for three judicial officers to strengthen the country’s capacity in handling human trafficking and financial crime cases. The...

Annual Taste of Africa Brings Big Dose of Joy to Community

LIVERMORE — The Cheza Nami Foundation’s 13th annual Taste of Africa Festival packed the Bankhead Theater Plaza in Livermore on Saturday, Oct. 4. Cheza Nami (which means “play with me” in Swahili) is a nonprofit dedicated to cultivating belonging...

The Sahel’s New Currency: AES Paves the Way Toward Financial Sovereignty

The conversation around monetary reform in West Africa continues to intensify. Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has been vocal in calling for an end to the use of the CFA franc — a currency many critics view as a relic of post-colonial...

How to watch Senegal vs Mauritania: Live streams as the Lions of Teranga try to clinch a place at the World Cup

Watch Senegal vs Mauritania today as the Lions of Teranga look for the point they need to clinch a spot at next summer's World Cup, with all the details here on live streaming globally. Senegal vs Mauritania: Key information ► Date: Tuesday, 14...

Senegal Reaffirms Support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan in Western Sahara

Rabat – Senegal reiterated its firm support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative as the basis for resolving the regional dispute over Western Sahara, during the Fourth Committee of the UN General Assembly in New York. Deputy Permanent Representative...

Financing and scaling African creative ventures

Africa's creative economy is experiencing a significant growth spurt, with the gaming industry at the forefront of this expansion. As the continent emerges as a promising horizon for creative ventures, challenges related to funding,...

Ex-Senegalese president’s brother charged with corruption

A brother of former Senegalese president Macky Sall has been charged with “money laundering” and “corruption,” according to his lawyer. Aliou Sall, who had been held in custody with his wife at a Dakar police station since October 7, was released...

France should overhaul costly 1968 Algerian migration deal, say Macron allies

A 1968 migration agreement that allows Algerians to easily obtain French residency should be completely rethought, according to a report by MPs from President Emmanuel Macron's party. In a report submitted on Wednesday to the National Assembly's...

Dan Kunle: Dangote’s Expansion Signals Africa’s Economic Independence

Energy sector consultant and public policy analyst Dan Kunle has hailed the Dangote Group’s multi-billion-dollar investments across Africa, describing them as a symbol of a new era of African-led industrialisation and economic self-reliance....

Ronaldo Reigns Supreme: The 10 Highest-Paid Footballers in 2025

Ronaldo Reigns Supreme: The 10 Highest-Paid Footballers in 2025 In a financial era where commercial deals and global appeal sometimes out-earn performance on the pitch, Cristiano Ronaldo once again claims the top spot. According to the latest...

Sub-Saharan Africa trade value up 9.7% but tariffs to hit growth

The value of Sub-Saharan Africa’s goods trade grew by 9.7% in the first half of the year versus the first half of 2024, the world’s fastest rate, but US tariffs are likely to weigh on growth and intra-Africa trade still lags other regions,...

Sub-Saharan Africa trade value up 9.7% but tariffs to hit growth

The value of Sub-Saharan Africa’s goods trade grew by 9.7% in the first half of the year versus the first half of 2024, the world’s fastest rate, but US tariffs are likely to weigh on growth and intra-Africa trade still lags other regions,...