In a groundbreaking move, Idris Elba has announced plans to leave the West within the next decade, settling in Sierra Leone and Ghana—the countries of his parents. Beyond his personal relocation, Elba intends to set up film industries in Ghana and Tanzania, potentially transforming Africa’s entertainment industry. Idris Elba is an internationally acclaimed actor, producer, musician, and DJ. Born…
The Trans-African Highway Network, Africa’s most ambitious infrastructure project, is set to revolutionize transportation and trade across the continent. The Trans-African Highway network comprises transcontinental road projects in Africa being developed by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa(UNECA), the African Development Bank (ADB), and the African Union in conjunction with regional international communities. This monumental pan-African initiative aims to integrate nine major highways that will…
Namibia has announced a significant change to its visa policy, set to impact citizens from 31 countries, including Germany. This decision mandates that citizens of these nations will need to obtain a visa to enter Namibia unless they reciprocate with similar visa-free access for Namibian nationals. The affected countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, and the United States,…
Botswana has officially entered the electric vehicle (EV) market with the unveiling of its first domestically assembled Electric Vehicles, a significant step in its technological and economic development. This milestone comes through a collaboration with Chinese automotive brands, positioning Botswana as a regional leader in sustainable mobility. The nation plans to roll out 50 electric vehicles in the near…
Alliance Progressing Towards Unified Command Structure The Alliance of Sahel States is set to take a major step towards military unification, with plans to create a single command center and appoint one Chief of Staff for the entire confederation. This was reported by Burkina Faso’s transitional leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré (@CapitaineIb226), according to a post by X user and…
In a tweet, @cecild84, who identifies as the “Sahel Revolutionary Soldier,” celebrated 24-year-old Abdoul Majid, the creator of Niger’s first electric scooter. The Sahel Revolutionary Soldier praises Majid as the type of individual Africa needs, contrasting his innovative contribution with what the tweeter describes as the exploitative practices of so-called foreign investors. The tweet underscores the need to uplift…
The rise of Afrobeat as a globally celebrated genre is rooted in the sacrifices and determination of its pioneers, particularly Wizkid. Between 2011 and 2017, the BET Awards notoriously awarded African artists off-stage, undermining their contributions to the music scene. Wizkid made a powerful statement in 2012 by boycotting the BET Awards after winning at just 21, refusing to…
Niger’s government has launched the construction of 1,000 affordable social housing units in Sorey, near Niamey, under the “City of Refoundation” initiative. The project aims to initially build 200 units within 12 months, a collaboration between SONUCI and BANGA IMMOBILIER Group. The initiative is part of Niger’s broader Modern City Construction Program to address housing shortages, an effort commendable…
Burkina Faso has announced plans to cancel mining permits granted to certain foreign companies. President Ibrahim Traore made this declaration on Saturday, expressing dissatisfaction with the country’s reliance on multinational corporations for gold extraction. Traore emphasized the nation’s capability to manage its own mining operations, stating, “We know how to mine our gold, and I don’t understand why we’re going to let multinationals…
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