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Idris Elba’s Lagos Drama and Nollywood’s ‘Agemo’ in TIFF Lineup
Hollywood star Idris Elba is bringing a taste of Lagos nightlife to the world stage with his new short film Dust to Dreams,...
African Stories Shine as Kachifo, Black Snake, and Diary of a Goat Woman Win Big at Locarno Open Doors 2025
At the 78th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland, the Open Doors platform, dedicated to supporting filmmakers from regions where artistic freedom is still...
Is the West Hiding Behind the UAE to Grab Africa’s Land and Resources?
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has positioned itself as a major investor in Africa, investing billions of dollars across agriculture, renewable energy, and...
Permanent ‘Technical Glitch’: Inside Nigeria’s Billion-Naira Scam Industry
In Nigeria, the phrase “technical glitch” has become more than an excuse; it’s an institution. It arrives like clockwork, at the exact moment...
Ghana and MultiChoice Face Off As Pay-TV Dispute Enters Crucial Phase
Ghana’s stand-off with MultiChoice Ghana over DStv subscription prices has moved from public posturing into formal regulatory action. In early August, Communications Minister...
IMF Praises Senegal’s Austerity After $7B Hidden Debt—Fuel Subsidies Slashed, Poor Hit With New Taxes
Senegal’s government has unveiled a “recovery” plan to raise nearly $10 billion over the next three years. Still, for millions of ordinary citizens,...
The Cost of Uncertainty: Why Global Visa Reforms are Long Overdue
Across Africa, millions of hopeful travellers, students, tourists, job seekers, and professionals are coughing up large sums for visa applications, only to be...
Why Shipping Between African Countries Is More Expensive Than Trading With Europe or Asia
It costs more to ship a container from Nigeria to Ghana than it does to ship one from China to Nigeria. For many...
TELA Maize’s ‘Success’ Questioned As Research Organisations Behind Glowing Report Revealed To Be Gates-Funded
A wave of praise for genetically modified (GMO) TELA maize is sweeping across Nigerian media, backed by glowing reports of higher yields, greater...
Turkey Warns Tinubu Government Over Presence of CIA-Backed FETO Terror Network in Nigeria
The Turkish government has issued a stern warning to the Bola Tinubu regime regarding the alleged continued operations of the Fethullah Terrorist Organisation...
Nigeria: Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope’ Agenda Under Scrutiny for Inconsistent Records
President Bola Tinubu’s administration has a bold and expansive plan titled “Renewed Hope,” which targets a national revival through strategic investments across various...
Intra-African Flights Remain Among the Most Expensive Globally, Frustrating Travellers and Hindering Trade
Travellers across Africa continue to face soaring ticket prices when flying between neighbouring countries, making the continent one of the most expensive regions...