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.
West Africa
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.
Nigerian athlete Tobi Amusan sets new record at Rabat Diamond League
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan delivered a stellar performance at the 2025 Rabat Diamond League, clinching victory in the women’s 100m hurdles with a new record time of 12.45 seconds, surpassing the previous record of 12.51 seconds set by American Brianna McNeal in 2018.
Victor Osimhen meets Turkey’s President Recep Erdogan
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan following Galatasaray’s victory in the Turkish Süper Lig.
Burkina Faso and China partnered to install 900 CCTVs across the country
Burkina Faso has progressed with its ‘Smart Burkina’ initiative, a comprehensive surveillance project developed in collaboration with Chinese firms to install 900 surveillance cameras across the country.
Track your vehicle in Sierra Leone with Track Always
Every day, vehicles and motorcycles theft and fleet management challenges are increasing in Sierra Leone. With Track Always, a Sierra Leonean GPS tracking company, your vehicle is in safe hands.
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.
