Leveraging US-Africa critical mineral opportunities: Strategies for success

The U.S. is highly dependent on imports of critical minerals that are indispensable for some of the most important manufacturing industries in the country. The vulnerability of supply chains for these critical minerals requires new approaches and...

Nigeria @ 65: Still flying on clipped wings

By Chinelo Obogo [email protected] After 65 years of independence, experts are unanimous in their submission that the Nigerian aviation sector should have soared far above the altitude it currently is. According to them, the nation, by now, should...

Toure (No. 35) commits to Arkansas, Coach Cal

Jeff Borzello Close Jeff Borzello Basketball recruiting insider Jeff Borzello is a basketball recruiting insider. He has joined ESPN in 2014. Paul Biancardi Close Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting National Recruiting Director for ESPN.com 18...

Mali army holds back 70 Allied Gold trucks as militants block fuel imports

By Portia Crowe Mali army holds back 70 Allied Gold trucks as militants block fuel imports DAKAR, - Mali's military has prevented about 70 fuel trucks from travelling to Allied Gold's Sadiola mine after al Qaeda-linked militants imposed a blockade...

Uganda’s minerals boon moment?

Mkhululi Ncube, a Programme Officer at the Africa Minerals Development Centre (left) and Morris Tabaaro, the Inspector of Mines at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development showcase the assessment report that analysed the governance...

What’s with the Alleged US$10M “Presidential Villa” in Foya?

A reported multi-million-dollar construction project in Foya, Lofa County, has sparked controversy and debate, with claims that a “Presidential Villa” is being built in President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s birthplace. The project, said to be valued at...

Arkansas basketball lands 4-star small forward Abdou Toure over UConn, Providence

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas basketball coach John Calipari and his staff landed the commitment of ESPN 4-star prospect Abdou Toure on Friday. He chose the Razorbacks over other finalists Connecticut and Providence. Toure, 6-5 and 185 pounds, of West...

IMO lauds Nigeria’s maritime security gains, deep blue project 

The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr. Arsenio Domínguez, has hailed Nigeria’s remarkable achievements in maritime security, particularly its success in recording zero piracy incidents for over three years and...

Fisheries Minister Urges EU to Lift Ban on Ghana

Ghana’s Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, has called on the European Union (EU) to lift its two yellow-card sanctions on Ghana’s fisheries sector, arguing that recent reforms and a new fisheries law passed by Parliament have...

Today in Africa — September 29, 2025: Youth-Led Protests Shake Morocco and Madagascar, NoViolet Bulawayo Wins ‘Best of Caine’ Award

Every day, OkayAfrica shares a roundup of news we’re following but haven’t published as full articles. These short updates cover what’s happening on the continent — in culture, politics, and beyond. For more on stories like these, be sure to check...

Nigeria Records 3 Years Of Zero Piracy Incidents, Says International Maritime Body

The secretary general of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Arsenio Domínguez, has commended Nigeria’s maritime security strides, revealing that the nation has recorded zero piracy incidents in its coastal waters for over three...

Don’s decades of work pay off: Sleeping sickness eliminated

KENYA Forty years after embarking on the quest to eliminate sleeping sickness, Professor Joseph Ndung’u, chancellor of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), can finally celebrate. On 8 August 2025, the World Health...

IMO chief hails Nigeria’s maritime security gains

The secretary-general of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Arsenio Domínguez, has praised Nigeria for its remarkable progress in maritime security and blue economy development. He said Nigeria’s suppression of piracy and...

Bauxite, manganese ore, and forestry: More protectionism to come

Minor bulk, made up of all dry cargo types that are not categorized as iron ore, coal, or grains, has consistently outperformed the previous year in terms of total tonnage exported. In August, this trend continued as the total tonnage of minor...

IMO Secretary-General Lauds Nigeria’s Maritime Security Progress, Deep Blue Initiative, Blue Economy Policy

5 CHIDI UGWU The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr. Arsenio Domínguez, has lauded Nigeria’s remarkable achievements in maritime security, particularly its success in recording zero piracy incidents for over...

Haj Toufic: We have entered a new phase in relations with African chambers

Senator Khalil Al-Haj Toufic, President of the Jordan Chamber of Commerce, along with members of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, held a series of bilateral meetings with heads and representatives of chambers of commerce and industry from several...

IMO Secretary-General commends Nigeria’s maritime security gains, Deep Blue project, blue economy policy

By Steve Agbota The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Mr Arsenio Domínguez, has commended Nigeria’s remarkable achievements in maritime security, particularly its success in recording zero piracy incidents for...

Cholera surges in Chad as vaccine campaign launches in Sudan

Twenty three countries in Africa have battled cholera outbreaks this year, with Chad as the latest nation to report a surge. Meanwhile, outbreak responders this week launched a vaccine campaign in Sudan, one of the hardest-hit countries and where...

IMO Pledges Technical Support To Nigeria On Maritime Training, Capacity Buildin

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has pledged to provide technical assistance to Nigeria through awareness campaigns, training programmes, and capacity-building initiatives. The Secretary-General of IMO, Mr. Arsenio Domínguez, made the...

Togo: Who is Benjamin Neumann, the New Head of AFD in Lomé?

The French Development Agency (AFD) manages a portfolio of over €300 million in Togo, with annual commitments of €40–50 million. Benjamin Neumann, with 15 years of experience in fragile regions such as the Sahel, took charge of the Lomé office in...