The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has wrapped up its latest mission to Senegal without finalizing a new lending programme, though officials say progress has been made and a deal could be reached in the coming weeks. IMF Mission Chief Edward Gemayel told journalists in Dakar that discussions with Senegal’s economic team remain ongoing, describing the…

For the first time in history, Africa has taken the helm of the G20 — a milestone moment offering the continent a platform to reshape conversations about global economic governance. South Africa’s presidency arrives at a period of intense geopolitical volatility, mounting trade frictions, and a rapidly fragmenting multilateral order. As the first African nation…

As record heat waves and worsening water scarcity strain the region, experts are warning that North Africa must rapidly diversify its energy mix to avoid deepening dependence on fossil fuels and economic vulnerability. Over the past two decades, electricity use across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has tripled, increasing by more than 1,000…

TUNIS — Tunisia’s treatment of refugees and migrants has come under intense international scrutiny following the release of a new Amnesty International report accusing the country of “widespread human rights violations.” The findings also raise serious questions about the European Union’s (EU) role in enabling the abuses through continued cooperation with Tunisian authorities to curb…

London — Kenya is setting its sights on becoming Africa’s dominant tourism destination as it moves aggressively to capture a larger share of the $100 billion UK and European travel market. The country’s renewed push comes as it leads a strong delegation to the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025, one of the world’s premier…

Nairobi — Kenya is making a high-stakes bet on artificial intelligence to plug one of its biggest fiscal leaks: tax evasion in the informal economy. The government believes the move could unlock more than $8.6 billion (Sh1.3 trillion) in uncollected taxes every year — money that could transform public finances and reduce the country’s growing…

New York City — In a landmark political moment, New York City has elected Zohran Mamdani as its new mayor — making him both the first Democrat to win the office since U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term and the youngest person to lead America’s largest city in over 100 years. At just 34 years…

The football world was left in disbelief after reports surfaced that Tottenham Hotspur defender Destiny Udogie was allegedly threatened with a gun in London. The Italian international, who has become one of Spurs’ most promising young players, was said to have been confronted by an individual believed to be linked to football representation. The incident,…

Pope Leo XIV presided at a Requiem Mass for the late Pope Francis and Cardinals and Bishops who have died over the course of the past year, praying that their souls “might be washed from every stain” and that they may “shine like stars in the sky.” By Christopher Wells At the traditional Mass offered…

Some of the biggest shifts in modern music aren’t happening in boardrooms or label offices they’re happening quietly, in bedrooms, small studios, and laptops across Africa and beyond. The independent artist movement is not loud or chaotic; it’s deliberate, steady, and revolutionary in its own way. This is the quiet revolution where artists are reclaiming…