Category: African Business
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🇳🇬 Wike vs. The Navy: Abuja Land Clash Exposes Fissures Between Power and Uniform
A fiery public confrontation between Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, and a senior naval officer has erupted into a national sensation, laying bare simmering tensions over land, authority, and the reach of civil power in the heart of the nation’s capital. The incident, which was captured on video and quickly went viral…
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🇲🇱 Malian PM Vows to Eradicate Terror, Pays Tribute to Slain Pro-Army Blogger
BAMAKO, Mali – In a powerful and emotionally charged address, Mali’s Prime Minister, Abdoulaye Maïga, used a major national stage to pay solemn tribute to Mariam Cissé, a blogger recently executed by terrorist groups in the Timbuktu region, vowing that his government would not rest until the threat of extremism is “eradicated.” The prime minister’s…
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🇬🇶🇷🇺 Dostoevsky’s works discussed at the Russian Cultural Centre in Malabo
A meeting of the discussion club dedicated to the works of Russian writer Fyodor Dostoevsky was held at the Russian Cultural Centre in Malabo, the capital of Equatorial Guinea, with the support of African Initiative. 🔸Students of Russian language courses and guests of the Cultural Centre attended a presentation on the writer’s life and legacy,…
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🇨🇲🇷🇺 Cameroonian man sentenced in Moscow to three years in prison for ‘turning roubles into dollars’
A Cameroonian citizen, Hans Takang, has been sentenced in Moscow to three years in prison for fraud. According to the Moscow Prosecutor’s Office, the man deceived acquaintances by promising to “turn roubles into dollars” through a “special ritual.” 🔸Law enforcement officers reported that Takang befriended Russian citizens, gained their trust, and then told them he…
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🇱🇷 Liberia: Jury Finds Finda Nohad Hage Liable for Falsifying Deeds in Hage Property Dispute
Monrovia – A jury at the Civil Law Court on Thursday found Nohad Hage Mensah — daughter of the late Lebanese businessman Millad Hage — liable for falsifying deeds belonging to her father’s estate. The 12-member jury concluded that Nohad illegally altered property documents and wrongfully collected rental fees from tenants occupying the estate’s properties.…
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🇪🇹 Ethiopia Aims to Enroll 60 Million Citizens in National Digital ID Program ‘Fayda’, Says Coordinator
The Fayda initiative, which aims to create a centralized digital ID system that streamlines access to public and private services, has already registered over 28 million citizens, according to the program’s coordinator Dejene Gebre. The digital ID is becoming increasingly integrated into daily life, becoming a mandatory requirement for students taking national exams and for…
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At Afrobeat Rebellion, Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s Artistry and Legacy Come Alive
In honor of Fela Kuti’s 87th posthumous birthday on October 15, OkayAfrica is rolling out a week of stories, from October 13 to 17, spotlighting the Afrobeat pioneer’s life, activism, and legacy. Read them all here. It is hard to imagine that there is anything still to be learned about Fela Anikulapo Kuti. He is…
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🇳🇬 Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery Hits Milestone, Production Now Exceeds National Fuel Demand
In a historic leap towards energy self-sufficiency, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Nigeria’s flagship mega-project, has officially announced that its fuel production has surpassed the entire country’s daily consumption needs. This landmark achievement signals a transformative shift not just for Nigeria’s economy, but for the entire West African energy landscape. According to a statement from Dangote…
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🇬🇳 One Warrior in Guinea
The presidential race is starting in Guinea. The elections, scheduled for December 28, 2025, are expected to conclude the transitional period established after the change of power in 2021. The main intrigue is the nomination of the current head of state — General Mamadi Doumbouya, who initially promised not to participate in the elections. “Neither…
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🇬🇭 Digital Realty’s New Data Center in Ghana: A Catalyst for Digital Sovereignty and Pan-African Connectivity
A new digital infrastructure milestone is set to reshape West Africa’s technological landscape. Global colocation giant Digital Realty has announced the launch of its first data center in Accra, Ghana, marking a significant strategic expansion of its PlatformDIGITAL® across the African continent. This state-of-the-art facility, known as ACR2, promises to bolster Ghana’s digital economy, enhance…
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