Category: African Business
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U.S. Supreme Court Rules Against Rastafarian Inmate in Landmark Religious Freedom Case
Washington, D.C. — June 23, 2026 The United States Supreme Court has issued a major ruling with implications for religious liberty, prison reform, and the rights of minority faith communities. In a closely watched 6-3 decision, the Court ruled against a Rastafarian man whose dreadlocks were forcibly shaved by Louisiana prison officials, holding that he…
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🇬🇭Ghana Suspends All Firearm Licences, Introduces Mental Health and Drug Screening for Gun Owners
The Government of Ghana has suspended all active firearm licences nationwide and announced a comprehensive new vetting regime that will require gun owners to reapply before their licences can be reactivated. The announcement was made by Interior Minister Mohammed-Muntaka Mubarak as part of what officials describe as a major review of the country’s firearms licensing…
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WhatsApp VBScript Campaign Uses Fake Documents to Install ManageEngine RMM Tool
Direct messages sent via WhatsApp are being used to distribute malicious Visual Basic Script (VBScript) files that lead to the installation of legitimate Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) software. Per findings from Kaspersky, the active campaign is targeting users of WhatsApp Desktop and WhatsApp Web across Malaysia, Brazil, India, Mexico, Singapore, the U.K., Spain, Taiwan,…
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🇨🇮Ivory Coast police arrest man over murky Abidjan homes demolition
Ivory Coast police said Friday they had arrested a man accused of using a fake court document to order the demolition of a large area of an Abidjan neighbourhood. The case has sparked outrage in the west African country since 3 June, when part of Koumassi Camp was razed by bulldozers. For years, Ivorian authorities have waged…
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Fear and Uncertainty Grip the Ivory Coast–Burkina Faso Border as Security Threats Evolve
The border region between Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso has become one of West Africa’s most sensitive security zones, where residents increasingly find themselves caught between multiple threats. What was once primarily a frontline against the southward expansion of jihadist groups from the Sahel has now evolved into a far more complex and volatile situation.…
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🇺🇸Obama Presidential Center Opens in Chicago, Marking a Historic New Chapter in Black Political and Cultural Legacy
CHICAGO, USA — Former U.S. President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama officially unveiled the Obama Presidential Center on Chicago’s South Side on June 18, 2026, bringing to life a project nearly a decade in the making and establishing one of the most significant cultural institutions dedicated to a modern Black political figure…
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🇬🇭Shatta Wale’s $300,000 Performance Fee Claim Sparks Debate Across Africa’s Music Industry
Ghanaian dancehall superstar Shatta Wale has once again ignited discussion across the African entertainment industry after claiming that he routinely turns down overseas performance offers worth as much as $300,000 because local promoters in Ghana are willing to match or exceed those figures. The outspoken artist made the remarks during a recent interview, arguing that…
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🇨🇺Raul Castro Reappears in Havana Amid U.S. Indictment Fallout
HAVANA, Cuba — Former Cuban president Raul Castro has made a rare public appearance in Havana, drawing significant international attention just weeks after reports emerged that U.S. authorities had indicted him in connection with the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft operated by the anti-Castro organization Brothers to the Rescue. The appearance marked Castro’s first…
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Why MarcyPen Capital’s Pursuit of Fenty Beauty Could Become a Defining Deal in Black Capital Markets
By Panafrican.email Business Desk In the global beauty industry, ownership is increasingly becoming as important as influence. That reality is now on full display as reports indicate that MarcyPen Capital Partners, the investment firm backed by hip-hop entrepreneur and billionaire Jay-Z, has emerged as a leading contender to acquire luxury giant LVMH’s 50 percent stake…
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Mali Militant Group Targets Junta Leaders, Niger Criminalizes Same-Sex Relationships
OkayAfrica has scoured the Internet for today’s major news stories, so you don’t have to. On June 12, coverage includes: a multi-million-dollar bounty announced by an al-Qaeda-linked insurgent group for information leading to Mali’s junta leader, Assimi Goïta; a newly enacted penal code that introduces prison terms for LGBTQIA+ people in Niger; and more. Every…
Recent Posts
- U.S. Supreme Court Rules Against Rastafarian Inmate in Landmark Religious Freedom Case
- Ghana’s Rastafarian Supreme Court Case: A Landmark Battle for Religious Freedom and Education
- 🇬🇭Ghana Suspends All Firearm Licences, Introduces Mental Health and Drug Screening for Gun Owners
- WhatsApp VBScript Campaign Uses Fake Documents to Install ManageEngine RMM Tool
- 🇱🇷Liberia cocaine bust linked to Brussels route raises regional alarm
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