In 2024, Gambia’s remittances reached a record $776 million, a 4% increase compared to the previous year. These remittances now account for 31.5% of the country’s GDP, making them as important as tourism for the economy. Central Bank Governor Buah Saidy shared these figures at a national forum on diaspora financing, underlining the vital role […]

Popular Nigerian content creator Maraji has come to the defense of actress Annie Idibia after calls for her eviction from the reality show Young, Famous & African. The backlash against Annie followed the heated exchange between her and fellow cast member Ini Edo during the premiere of the show’s third season, which has sparked significant […]

ACCRA, Jan 21 (Reuters) – Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, has appointed retired Lieutenant Colonel Larry Gbevlo-Lartey as an envoy to the newly-formed alliance between the military-led governments of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso. This appointment highlights Mahama’s administration’s commitment to restoring diplomatic and political ties with these three Sahel countries, all of which have […]

Two prominent Nigerian pastors, William Kumuyi and Nathaniel Bassey, made headlines when they participated in events surrounding the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump in January 2017. Their presence underscored the growing influence of Christian evangelicalism in U.S. politics, as well as the strengthening ties between American conservative political figures and evangelical leaders in Africa. […]

A hit Nigerian TV show, Gidan Badamasi, has become a cultural phenomenon, sparking important conversations about family planning and population control across Africa. Every Thursday night, families in Kano, Nigeria’s second-largest city, gather around their televisions to watch this popular comedy-drama. The show, which focuses on the life of a wealthy but irresponsible protagonist who […]