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The ancient philosopher, Socrates harboured a deep-seated distrust of democracy, viewing it not as a harbour of wisdom, but as a dangerous ship of state steered by the loudest voices rather than the most skilled navigators. His central critique was that democracy inherently favours the popular over the proficient, turning leadership into a contest of […]
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Ahmed Ololade, widely known as Asake or Mr Money, has released his fourth studio album, M$NEY, on Friday, May 1, continuing a remarkable run of delivering a full project every year since his breakthrough in 2022. The 13-track album, released via his own imprint Giran Republic in partnership with independent music company […]
Sudan’s gold sector is becoming the government’s main source of income as the civil war enters its fourth year, with artisanal mining revenues beating first-quarter targets and authorities increasing efforts to attract foreign investors into the country’s mining industry. The Sudanese Mineral Resources Company (SMRC) said revenues from artisanal mining reached 113% of […]
The United States House Appropriations Committee has approved a foreign assistance bill that would impose stricter conditions on financial support to Nigeria, signalling growing concern in Washington over insecurity and accountability in Africa’s most populous nation. The provisions are included in the Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related […]
Botswana has become the first African central bank to raise interest rates following the global energy shock triggered by the U.S.-Israel–Iran conflict, amid intensifying inflation pressures. The central bank’s monetary policy committee increased the benchmark rate by 200 basis points to 5.5% from 3.5%, Governor Lesego Moseki said during a briefing in the capital, […]
Manchester United have officially confirmed that Kobbie Mainoo has signed a new long-term contract, extending his stay at Old Trafford until June 2031. The announcement, made on Thursday, puts an end to months of speculation regarding the 21-year-old’s future and underscores his status as a cornerstone of the club’s long-term project. The new agreement […]
A growing number of global shipping companies are diverting vessels away from the Suez Canal and the Red Sea, opting instead for the longer route around southern Africa, as escalating tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt maritime trade. According to the Financial Times, new data show that tanker traffic around the Cape […]
Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney has sparked debate across the footballing world by claiming that Mohamed Salah’s physical prime is officially over. Speaking on The Wayne Rooney Show, the former England captain suggested that the “Egyptian King” is finally showing signs of natural decline, marking the end of an era for the 33-year-old forward […]
African Rail Co. is planning to raise about $170 million this year to expand its operations in South Africa, targeting investments in locomotives and wagons as it prepares to run freight services on the country’s rail network. The UAE-based firm is among 11 operators awarded access to South Africa’s freight rail system, […]
Team Nigeria’s ambitions for the 2026 World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana, have suffered a major blow following news that star sprinters Rosemary Chukwuma and Blessing Ogundiran are unlikely to compete. The duo, both based in the United States, have been hit by a combination of administrative delays and testing requirements that have prevented […]
