Aliko Dangote Takes on Nigeria’s ‘Oil Mafia’ in Industry Shake-Up.

In a move that could transform Nigeria’s oil sector, Aliko Dangote, the country’s richest businessman, is set to challenge the entrenched interests of the “oil mafia” with his $20 billion, state-of-the-art oil refinery. However, despite the excitement surrounding this major development, many Nigerians are asking two key questions: Will petrol prices drop? and Will fuel…

Amnesty Urges France to Investigate Potential UN Arms Embargo Breach in Sudan.

Amnesty International has called on France to investigate the possible illegal use of its military systems by Sudan’s paramilitary forces, suggesting that these actions may violate the United Nations arms embargo on the country. The human rights organization claims to have identified French-made Galix defence systems being used in Sudan on armoured vehicles manufactured in…

Navin Ramgoolam wins Mauritius general election in a landslide.

In a stunning political turnaround, opposition leader Navin Ramgoolam has won a resounding victory in Mauritius’s parliamentary elections, securing a fourth term as the nation’s prime minister. The official results, announced on Tuesday by the Office of the Electoral Commissioner, revealed that Ramgoolam’s Alliance of Change (ADC) coalition achieved a dominant win, capturing 62.6 percent…

What Trump’s Win Means for Africa: Trade, Aid, and Security.

As Donald Trump secured a second term in the White House, leaders across Africa offered their congratulations, with a mix of optimism and pragmatism about what his victory could mean for the continent. Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa was one of the first to tweet, stating that his country was “ready to work with you,” signaling…