Why Are the World’s Youngest Populations Led by Their Oldest Presidents?

The presidents of Cameroon and Ivory Coast, aged 92 and 83, are trying to extend their long periods in power, highlighting a trend in Africa where older leaders govern younger populations. This situation has led to calls for change from the youth,...

Niger vs the Republic of Congo – Match Preview & Prediction

Niger and Congo meet in Ouagadougou in a big CAF World Cup 2026 qualifier, both teams looking to finish on a high. Niger still has hopes of climbing the Group E table. A win keeps Niger in contention for the second position behind Morocco. Congo...

Republic of Congo will soon pass a new gas code as it tries to attract investment

The oil minister of the Republic of Congo said that the new gas code is expected to be passed by the parliament this month. This will help the country attract more investments in the sector, which is at the core of its national agenda for...

Republic of Congo to pass new gas code soon as it seeks to lure investment

Republic of Congo: Improving the management of human and natural capital to raise living standards

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 25 September 2025: The Congolese economy posted modest real GDP growth of 2.6% in 2024, marking a moderate increase in per capita income for the first time since 2016. This finding, according to the World Bank’s new...

Bafana Bafana’s class of 1998: Where are South Africa’s first World Cup stars now?

When Bafana Bafana sealed qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it brought back memories of another generation – the first South African side ever to grace football’s biggest stage. For a young footballing nation that had just returned to the...

Row Over Oil Funds Threatens Central Africa Investment

Efforts to resolve a long-running dispute pitting international oil companies against host governments in Central Africa appear to have hit an impasse. The dispute, over control of "restoration funds" for decommissioning and cleaning up old oil...

BuCor proposes hike in prisoner medical allowance

EJ Macababbad - The Philippine Star October 24, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Saying it is high time for an increase, the Bureau of Corrections is urging lawmakers to increase the medical allowance for prisoners to at least P30, with BuCor...

NEWS BRIEFS — September 2025

1. California (The Guardian) – False reports from US immigration officers spark public unrest after The justice department charged at least 26 people with “assaulting” and “impeding” federal officers during protests over immigration raids....

Wider Africa Energy Summit (WAES) 2025 to Connect Operators, Service Providers with Emerging African Opportunities

ABERDEEN, Scotland, October 20, 2025/ -- The upcoming Wider Africa Energy Summit (WAES) – taking place in Aberdeen, Scotland on November 18-19, 2025 – will connect international operators and leading service providers with strategic oil and gas...

Kagame Warns Against Disinformation as Growing Instrument of Destabilization in Africa

2 President Kagame addressing the Symposium President Paul Kagame has called on African armies to take greater responsibility for the continent’s peace and security, warning that Africa cannot continue to rely on external actors to resolve its...

Tunisia, most urbanized country in North Africa in 2025

According to the African Exponent website, Tunisia ranks as the most urbanized country in North Africa in 2025, with an urbanization rate of 70.88%. Urbanization refers to the phenomenon where a growing share of the population lives in cities...

New report uncovers Congo Basin’s hidden $23 trillion untapped green goldmine

The report, Congo Basin Forest Ecosystem Accounts, found that the value of ecosystem services nearly doubled between 2000 and 2020, from $590 billion to $1.15 trillion, while the total forest asset value surged to $23.2 trillion. Despite this...

Wider Africa Energy Summit (WAES) 2025 to Connect Operators, Service Providers with Emerging African Oil & Gas Opportunities

The WAES is organized by OGV Group in partnership with the African Energy Chamber, the Society of Petroleum Engineers, the Energy Industries Council, the Scottish African Business Association, the UK Ghana Chamber of Commerce and the Global...

Co-creating Resilience: NAbSA’s Operational Framework paves the…

A Framework for Collective Climate Action This spirit of collaboration was at the core of a dynamic session on the NAbSA Operational Framework at IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025. NAbSA, coordinated by IUCN and funded by Global Affairs Canada...

Morocco Beat Congo but Attack Worries Remain

Morocco beat the Republic of Congo 1-0 in front of over 50,000 fans at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, but failed to impress in their final World Cup qualifier, creating few clear chances despite dominating possession. The Atlas Lions...

Chad restores ties with wildlife charity linked to Prince Harry

A conservation group linked to Prince Harry and Chad's government have agreed to sign a new partnership - less than two weeks after the central African country severed ties with the organisation. Chad had terminated its agreement with African...

Perenco CEO Looks to Enter New Countries

Perenco SA, owned by the billionaire Perrodo family, is looking for opportunities to enter into new countries as it seeks the resources to maintain its current oil production. “What I want to do is to build a strong foundation of 500,000” barrels...

US immigration policy changes make religious worker visas difficult to get

Congregations of women religious that invite sisters from overseas to do religious work in the United States will now find the process much more difficult, due to recent policy changes by the Trump administration. Experts from the Catholic Legal...

Africa must prioritise women, girls’ empowerment — Veep

The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called on African governments to prioritise the empowerment of women and girls as a critical step towards building a just, inclusive, and prosperous future for the continent. She made...