With ‘terrifying’ trade in African hornbills, scientists call for increased protection

With an alarming rise in the international trade of African hornbills, wild populations are plummeting. As key seed dispersers, their demise also threatens the survival of the forests they inhabit. According to recent studies, the United States is...

India Most Critical Market, Largest Export Base for Suzuki: Toshihiro Suzuki

India has solidified its role as the global manufacturing hub for passenger vehicles for Japanese auto giant Suzuki Motor Corporation, transforming into the automaker's top export base and its most critical market globally. “India is Suzuki's most...

China’s Coming Small Wars

By Michael Hanson The world took note of the meteoric growth of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA), both in size and capability. Specifically, the PLA and PLAN’s amphibious capabilities development is impressive and alarming. According to many...

The Ascott Limited Expands in Africa with Signing of Somerset Admiralty Way Lagos

The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a leading international lodging operator and a wholly owned subsidiary of CapitaLand Investment, has announced the signing of a franchise agreement for Somerset Admiralty Way Lagos, a new serviced residence located in...

Senegal’s great green wall progress falters amid unfulfilled pledges: Study

A recent study has examined the progress to realize Africa’s Great Green Wall initiative in Senegal, which is often hailed as the model for this continent-wide project. The study finds Senegal has achieved encouraging social and economic results —...

After decades of conflict, Somalia is rebuilding legal history

This article was produced with the support of African Gazettes Forum Deprived of an official gazette for more than 20 years, Somalia is now rebuilding its legislative history through digital technology. This renaissance is being driven by the...

UAE reaffirms commitment to partnership with Africa on clean energy transition, green industrialisation at APRA Investment Forum in Sierra Leone

FREETOWN (WAM) Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, represented the UAE at the opening session and the ministerial debate of the Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa (APRA) Investment...

Africa’s trade champions: The top 10 exporting countries powering the continent’s internal market

Africa’s trade system is entering a decisive phase as the continent adjusts to the loss of longstanding preferential access to the United States market, with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) emerging as a key framework to boost...

Ascott expands in Africa with Somerset Admiralty Way Lagos

The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a leading international lodging operator and a wholly owned subsidiary of CapitaLand Investment, has announced the signing of a franchise agreement for Somerset Admiralty Way Lagos, a new serviced residence located in...

UAE reaffirms commitment to partnership with Africa at Investment Forum in Sierra Leone

Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, represented the UAE at the opening session and the ministerial debate of the Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa (APRA) Investment Forum, which was...

Editorial: Democracy Or Dynasty: African Nations Must Emulate Ghana’s Political Maturity

When Ghana gained independence in 1957 under the visionary leadership of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, it did not merely liberate itself—it ignited the flame of African emancipation. Nkrumah’s famous declaration that “the independence of Ghana is...

Ghosts of imperialism’s past, present and future

On August 13, 2020, the United Arab Emirates became the first country in the Arabic-speaking world to normalize ties with Israel in over 20 years. Bahrain, Morocco and Sudan soon followed and signed their own Emirati-brokered normalization...

Strengthening Women’s Health in Ghana, Ongoing Response to L.A., Maui Fires, and More

By Tori Gordon Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 570 shipments of requested medical aid to 47 U.S. states and territories and 14 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 13.4 million defined daily doses of medication. Medications...

African airlines hit by more EU bans in ongoing safety oversight battle

The European Union has delivered a fresh blow to African aviation by expanding its Air Safety List, commonly known as the EU flight blacklist, removing dozens of carriers from the right to operate in European airspace. The 2025 EU Air Safety List...

Policy makers uphold Africa's green industrialisation, spotlight investment reforms at APRA 2

APRA, co-hosted by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), provides a platform for ministers, distinguished representatives from Partners, investors, developers and financial institutions from across the continent and beyond to engage...

France embraces anglophone Africa as ties to former colonies fray

Speaking at the 2025 Africa Day at Sciences Po in Paris at the start of October, French foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot sought to emphasise the country’s commitment to the continent at a time when its historical relationships in Africa are in...

Army forensics team’s work shines through in case of boat captain in fatal SEAL raid

Analysts from the Joint Theater Forensic Analysis Center use chemicals to retrieve serial numbers removed from equipment in Bizerte, Tunisia, April 28, 2025. The center, located at Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti, recently helped secure evidence...

Western Sahara: The Growing Map in Support of Morocco’s Autonomy Plan

Rabat – Morocco’s Western Sahara position has been strengthened by a growing international support, with statements pouring in from many countries backing Morocco’s Autonomy Plan as the only political framework to end the dispute under Moroccan...

Africa has ‘unlimited’ solar potential. Off-grid power could help light up the continent

EDITOR’S NOTE: Global Perspectives is a CNN editorial and live event series exploring the dynamic economies at the frontlines of global transformation. The first Global Perspectives live event, taking place in London on November 3, 2025, will...

Arab World Population Exceeds Half a Billion, Ranking Third Globally

The population of the Arab world has reached 501 million, placing it third globally after China and India. About 60% of this population lives in the African part of the Arab world, specifically in Egypt, Sudan, Algeria, and Morocco, which together...