How security forces prey on travellers between Lagos and Accra
In the heart of West Africa, a long stretch of road connecting Lagos, Cotonou, Lome, and Accra conceals a dark secret —a corridor plagued...
Nigeria’s gold smuggling triples official production, study finds
Gold smuggled out of Nigeria is three times the country’s official recorded production, according to a recent study.
The study by SwissAid, a Swiss development...
Africa’s economy projected to grow 4.2% in 2025, surpassing global average
Africa's economy is projected to grow at 3.8% in 2024 and 4.2% in 2025 despite challenges, outpacing the global average of 2.9% and 3.2%,...
Horrific abuse of migrants in Libya “at scale”; UN seeks action
The United Nations has called on the international community to suspend migration agreements with Libya, citing widespread trafficking, torture, forced labour, and other abuses...
Kenya protesters win as Ruto withdraws tax bill after 22 killed
Kenyan President William Ruto announced on Wednesday that he will not sign the contentious finance bill of 2024, a decision prompted by deadly protests...