Reviving Ge’ez: Between Cultural Pride and Political Haste

A Historic Decision, A Heavy Responsibility The Amhara region’s recent announcement that Ge’ez will be introduced as a subject in elementary schools has captured national attention. The move is bold and symbolic, touching upon Ethiopia’s deep...

Economist Advocates Independent Oversight Board For Subsidy Savings Monitoring

An economist, Dr Sand Mba-Kalu, has emphasised the importance of creating an independent oversight board to monitor the disbursement of savings from the petroleum subsidy removal. Mba-Kalu, who is the executive director, Africa International Trade...

Africa’s Message at UN80: Celebrate Achievements, Reform for the Future

At the 80th United Nations General Assembly, which opened last week in New York, member states focused on a sweeping agenda that included calls for Security Council reform, the demand for greater representation of the Global South, and the urgent...

Africa Intelligence Brief - October 2, 2025

(MENAFN- The Rio Times) Energy and deal-flow led today's tape. Brazzaville is fast‐tracking a new gas code and a licensing round, Dakar wants a second refinery, Abidjan expanded its exploration map, and Maputo gained another FLNG go‐ahead. Addis...

Politicians intemperate language a danger for UK Jews

The result was the horrific Manchester attack on the obvious target, not Israelis but British Jews (“Security stepped up after two killed in terror attack”, The Herald, October 3). This could have happened in Scotland. Humza Yousaf has been...

Africapitalism as Africa’s Answer to Migration Failures

Obinna Chima The recent rise in migrants’ deaths in Africa underlines the painful truth that economic despair continues to drive thousands into perilous journeys. Every year, an uncountable number of men, women, and children gamble with death on...

Med market? Europe eyes closer trade with North Africa

The ancient Romans called the Mediterranean Sea ‘Mare Nostrum’, meaning ‘Our Sea’, because the Roman empire had territorial control over the entire body of water, across both north and south shores. The idea of economic integration between the two...

Why Africa's climate playbook must start on the farm

Nakuru ASK Chairman Perminus Migwi inspect a demo farm at the Nakuru ASK Show grounds on June 16, 2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] The recently concluded second Africa Climate Summit and the Addis Ababa declaration did more than restate ambition....

Makkah Charter is a global blueprint for peace in 21st century

Ghulam Rasool Dehlvi In an era when religion is frequently weaponised to inflame political passions and polarise societies, history offers a powerful counter-narrative rooted in coexistence and mutual respect. More than 1,400 years ago, Prophet...

African Commission: Alert on NGO Forum and 85th Ordinary Session

The NGO Forum The Forum on the Participation of NGOs in ordinary sessions of the African Commission, also known as the ‘NGO Forum’, is an advocacy platform coordinated by the African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies (ACDHRS) to...

Nigeria-Uganda movie stakeholders connect for African film development

In a bid to foster collaboration and propel the growth of African cinema, Nigerian movie stars and their Ugandan counterparts are sparking a renewed synergy that will explore opportunities in film development across not just between the two...

Miano’s plan to make Kenya Africa’s top tourist spot, net Sh1tn annually

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano speaking at a past event The government has unveiled an ambitious plan to position Kenya as Africa’s most preferred tourist destination, targeting Sh1 trillion in annual earnings from the...

Profits Bleed When Development Initiatives Ignore the Wellbeing of Ethiopia Women

7.2 million people need GBV support; 45% were children, & 44% were women– Report Amid predictions of Africa’s growth and the potential of its youth, one inconvenient statistic tells a different story. Africa has the highest rate of femicide...

Obeah, a cultural legacy

THE EDITOR, Madam: In the heart of Jamaican culture lies a spiritual practice that has defied centuries of persecution and stigma – obeah. This ancient tradition, born from the resilience of enslaved Africans, has evolved into a distinct cultural...

U.S. political will, African reforms open new era for energy investment

A convergence of United States political momentum and African regulatory reforms is creating new opportunities for energy investment across the continent, stakeholders declared at the African Energy Week 2025 in Cape Town. Mark Menezes, President...

Reviving the Sixth Region: A Visionary Leader Connecting Africa and the Caribbean

In an era where global fragmentation challenges unity, and where history’s injustices still echo across continents, Prime Minister, the Hon. Dr. Terrance M. Drew of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has emerged as a beacon of reconnection, a...

Ireland not ‘immune’ to Russian meddling in politics, Taoiseach says

There is growing concern in Government about possible ways Russia may covertly be trying to meddle in Irish politics, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said. In an interview with The Irish Times, Mr Martin said he had “real concerns” that groups...

Prof. Steve Azaiki…Providing global leadership with African roots, building a lasting legacy

Under the stewardship of Professor N’Dri Thérèse Assié-Lumumba, the World Council of Comparative Education Societies (WCCES) recently expanded the Executive Committee of the Global Africa Comparative Education Society by appointing eminent figures...

Zim launches Africa Broadband Map

Zim launches Africa Broadband Map ZIMBABWE has officially launched the Africa Broadband Map initiative in Victoria Falls today, with government officials and partners saying the programme will be central to bridging the digital divide, attracting...

 Kadisco Chief Paints Optimistic Picture of Ethiopia’s Economic Trajectory

A.M.Prashant is the general manager of Kadisco Asian Paints, a joint venture between India-based global leader Asian Paints and five-decade-old domestic manufacturer Kadisco Chemical Industry PLC. Together, the two make up Kadisco Paint and...