Mariyam Konneh calls for ‘’more support to young people and women in business” at Commonwealth Business Women
In an impassioned speech to the Commonwealth: Mariyam Konneh calls for ‘’more support to Young People and Women in Business”
Africa
UK bans Julius Malema entry for a second time in two months
The UK Home Office has officially denied entry to Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema, marking his second UK visa refusal in less than two months.
Black Without Borders: What Sierra Leone Taught Me About Home
Black Without Borders: What Sierra Leone Taught Me About Home
Air Tanzania Launches Direct Flights Between Johannesburg and Zanzibar
Air Tanzania has announced the launch of direct flights between Johannesburg and Zanzibar, effective 10 June 2025.
Young Nigerian Inventor Develops Smart Glasses to Aid the Visually Impaired
A young inventor from Kano State, northern Nigeria, Khalifa Aminu, has developed an innovative solution aimed at improving mobility for the visually impaired.
“No minerals will leave Botswana unprocessed” – Botswana President Duma Gideon Boko
Botswana’s President Duma Gideon Boko has officially declared that under his administration, no minerals will be exported from Botswana without undergoing local processing.
Ghana’s Cocoa Export Earnings Triple to $1.8 Billion in Early 2025, Says Bank of Ghana
Ghana earns $1.8 billion in cocoa exports in the first four months of 2025, according to the Bank of Ghana.
Ghana Receives First Shipment of Crude Oil from Angola
Ghana has received its first consignment of crude oil imported from Angola, marking a significant milestone for the country’s energy sector.
Togo temporarily suspends all foreign mining permits
Togo has temporarily suspended the issuance of all new mining permits to foreign mining companies, as they seek to join the Alliance of Sahel States.
Mali Partners with Russia to Build Gold Refinery in Bamako, Aiming for Full Control of Its Gold Production
Mali’s transitional government has announced plans to build a major gold refinery in its capital, Bamako, in partnership with Russia. The project, backed by a strategic agreement between the two countries, aims to refine Mali’s gold locally and end the country’s dependence on foreign processing facilities.