
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Dies in London at 82
Nigeria’s former president Muhammadu Buhari has died at the age of 82 in a London clinic, his family has announced.
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Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Dies in London at 82
Nigeria’s former president Muhammadu Buhari has died at the age of 82 in a London clinic, his family has announced.

Côte d’Ivoire opens $233 million cocoa grinding complex
Côte d’Ivoire, the world’s largest cocoa producer, has inaugurated a state‑owned cocoa grinding complex worth approximately $233 million (130 billion CFA francs).

Nigerian innovator without formal education develops water-powered generator
Nigerian innovator Emeka Nelson from Anambra State developed a 1,000‑watt water‑powered generator that can run for up to 6 hours on just one liter of clean water, capable of powering two‑bedroom home.

Sierra Leone Holds 30 Billion Barrels of Crude Oil and Gas Worth $2.1 Trillion
Sierra Leone could be sitting on a 30 billion barrels of crude oil and gas, worth around $2.1 trillion at current market rates, according to a recent data, making Sierra Leone Africa’s next oil giant.

Uganda Overtakes Ethiopia to Become Africa’s Top Coffee Exporter
Uganda has officially surpassed Ethiopia to become the continent’s leading coffee exporter, according to the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA).

President Donald Trump Threatens to Deport Elon Musk to South Africa
U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly threatened to consider the deportation of Elon Musk to South Africa.

Nigerian Music Producer MasterKraft Arrives in Sierra Leone Ahead of Sierra Leone Talent Search Finals
Popular Nigerian music producer MasterKraft has arrived in Sierra Leone ahead of the grand finale of the Cribs International Talent Search, Sierra Leone’s first-ever modern talent search show.

Zambia secures 26% stake in Angola’s Lobito oil refinery
Zambia has officially secured a 26% stake in Angola’s Lobito oil refinery project, Angola’s largest oil refinery.

Burkina Faso Makes $18 Billion From Gold Production Under Captain Ibrahim Traore
Since Captain Ibrahim Traore assumed leadership in 2022, Burkina Faso has made $18 billion from gold production.

Meet the 2025 African Genius Awards Nominees
The African Genius Awards (AGA) 2025 has unveiled a stellar lineup of 18 nominees whose work is redefining what it means to lead, innovate, and uplift communities across Africa and the diaspora.
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Meet Diébédo Francis Kéré: The Burkinabe Architect Behind the Thomas Sankara Mausoleum
Born on April 10, 1965, in Gando, Burkina Faso, Diébédo Francis Kéré is renowned for his sustainable and community-focused architectural designs. He designed the Thomas Sankara Mausoleum.

Sierra Leonean Innovator Develops Energy System That Generates Electricity From Salt Water
Sierra Leonean innovator Oswald Abioseh Dundas has developed an energy system that generates electricity using saltwater. His innovation can provide up to 600 hours of uninterrupted electricity.

Meet Abu Bakarr Jalloh: Sierra Leonean Writer, Blogger, and Founder of The African Dream
Abu Bakarr Jalloh is a Sierra Leonean writer, blogger, freelance journalist, YouTuber, and content creator. He is the CEO and founder of The African Dream.

Ugandan Pharmacist and Medical Researcher Emmanuel Kiyonga Develops Drug To Cure Breast Cancer
Emmanuel Kiyonga, a Ugandan pharmacist and researcher based in South Africa, has developed a drug that may end breast cancer.

Ethiopian High School Student Developed A Vehicle That Travels 40 Kilometers Using One Liter Fuel
Using a motorcycle engine, a young Ethiopian high school student has developed a vehicle that travels 40 kilometers using one liter of fuel.

Meet Dr. Oluyinka Olutoye Who Successfully Removed A Tumor From A Baby In Her Mother’s Womb
Dr. Oluyinka Olutoye is a distinguished pediatric surgeon and fetal surgery specialist known for his expertise in complex surgical procedures on unborn babies.

Angela Tabiri Becomes First African To Win The Big Internet Math Off Competition
Ghanaian Mathematician, Dr. Angela Tabiri has become the first African to win The Big Internet Math Off competition.

Malian Entrepreneur Launches Taxi Company With 100% Electric Cars
Malian entrepreneur, Ibrahim Diawara, founder of IBI Motors Group, has launched Mali’s first taxi company with 100% electric cars.

11-Year-Old Keivonn Woodard Becomes First Black Deaf Boy To Earn Emmy Nomination
11-year-old Keivonn Woodard from Bowie, Maryland, made history as the first Black deaf actor to be nominated for an Emmy Award.

15-Year-Old Ethiopian Student Has Invented A Soap To Prevent And Treat Skin Cancer
15-year-old Ethiopian student, Heman Bekele has invented a soap that could treat and prevent multiple forms of skin cancer.
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Abu Bakarr Jalloh is a Sierra Leonean writer, blogger, freelance journalist, YouTuber, and content creator. He is the CEO, founder, and Editor-in-Chief of The African Dream. For more info, send an email to abu@theafricandreamsl.com or WhatsApp +23276211583....