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Published on May 31, 2025

6-Year-Old Joshlin Smith Sold for Her Green Eyes and Skin: Inside the Dark Ritual That Shocked South Africa

In a case that rocked South Africa last year, six-year-old Joshlin Smith was sold by her mother, with investigators fearing she was used for a healing ritual. When the child vanished from her home in Saldanha Bay, her mother was initially showered with …

Source: International Business Times - United Kingdom - Neutral
Published on May 31, 2025

China replicating U.S. military model in Africa as American presence declines

China has significantly expanded its footprint in countries such as Tanzania, Djibouti, and the Central African Republic, with its military academies now training an increasing number of African officers. General Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa …

Source: Business Insider Africa - Neutral
Published on May 31, 2025

Nigeria leads in Africa with €4.3m loss to EU visa rejections in 2024

African nations collectively lost tens of millions of euros in non-refundable application costs in 2024 as a result of EU visa denials, suggesting that African visitors are facing an increasing financial and mobility burden. These costs suffered by African …

Source: Business Day - Neutral
Published on May 31, 2025

AFRICA/SUDAN - Humanitarian situation worsens as conflict intensifies

Khartoum (Agenzia Fides) - The humanitarian crisis in Sudan is worsening as the war intensifies. According to the UN Secretary-General's spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric de la Rivière, the situation remains particularly dire in the town of El Fasher and …

Source: Fides - Public Broadcaster
Published on May 31, 2025

Little-known region now 'epicentre of terrorism' and poses threat to the West

A little-known region of the world is becoming the "the epicentre of terrorism" as several groups are "thriving" in the area, a top army general has warned. US Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley warned that the Sahel region of western …

Source: The Mirror - Left-wing
Published on May 31, 2025

African billionaire by destiny: Prateek Suri’s meteoric rise redraws Africa’s investment landscape

BY LAUREATE ODEDEE In a stunning turn of events that has rippled across Africa’s economic circles, African billionaire tech entrepreneur Prateek Suri, founder of consumer electronics powerhouse Maser Group, has emerged as one of the most influential …

Source: The Cable - Neutral
Published on May 31, 2025

U.S. Africa Command declares Sahel ‘global terrorism epicenter’

On May 30, Marine Corps General Michael Langley, head of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), declared the Sahel the “epicenter of terrorism on the globe.” U.S. Marine Corps General Michael Langley made the disclosure during a digital press briefing at the 2025 …

Source: Business Insider Africa - Neutral
Published on May 30, 2025

West Africa Set To Unlock Trade, Investment As Nigeria Hosts WAES 2025

May 30, (THEWILL) – President Bola Tinubu has announces the convening of the West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) 2025. Scheduled for June 20–21 at the Abuja International Conference Centre (AICC), the landmark regional event will serve as a pivotal platform …

Source: The Will - Neutral
Published on May 30, 2025

WAMPEX vital to progressing West Africa’s mining sector

Source: Mining Review - Neutral
Published on May 31, 2025

Tasks before South-West Development Commission, by Abiodun Komolafe

There are question marks about the proliferation of ‘development commissions. However, we go along with the present enthusiasm, whatever the agenda perceived in cynical quarters, for their creation. Over the years, various development commissions have been …

Source: Eagle Online - Neutral