W. Africa Crude-Some offers rise

West African crude was offered at steady to higher levels on Friday as sellers hoped to capture higher seasonal demand although no deals were heard at the higher levels. * Offers on Friday included Nigerian Qua Iboe for late July at dated Brent plus $3.50 …

Accelerated student loan disbursement earns praise from Africa Education Watch

Kofi Asare, Executive Director of Africa Education Watch. The Student Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) has been commended for the swift release of second-semester disbursements in 2025, a first since the COVID‑19 pandemic, prompting vigorous praise from civil …

Kiswahili unites East Africa and boosts development, says Kabarebe

Africa's jaw-dropping tourist hotspot that's home to 1,000ft tall red sand dunes

Africa is the world's second largest continent and it's getting increasingly popular with tourists. It's easy to see why. Visitors always rave about the beauty of Mauritius or Zanzibar as well as other nations on the mainland. One of those is …

South Africa defender open up on Kaizer Chiefs trial after joining European club

South African defender Mhleli Mabuza has reflected on his short trial at Kaizer Chiefs before joining Portuguese club Amora FC. "The timing of the trial was a bit challenging," Mhleli Mabuza told FARPost. "It took place between Kaizer Chiefs …

Africa Rail Infrastructure Powers Mineral Trade Growth

Africa rail Infrastructure is getting a new lease of life. Important transportation lines are swiftly increasing to make the continent’s natural resources more accessible and improve trade linkages across the globe. The Italian development bank Cassa …

Mulder stars as South Africa post mammoth 465 on opening day

SOUTH AFRICA TOUR OF ZIMBABWE, 2025 Mulder got a reprieve late in the day to finish with 264 not out on the high-scoring opening day for the visitors © Zimbabwe Cricket Wiaan Mulder's mammoth 264* in his first match as captain took South Africa to 465…

The real story behind what happened to Kingsway Stores in Accra, West Africa's first shopping mall

In the history of shopping malls and retail stores in Ghana, one name that can never go unnoticed is Kingsway. Being the first-ever shopping mall to be built in Ghana and West Africa, its history remains nostalgic and a true depiction of Ghana's growth …

Nigeria placed 3rd in Africa for highest Air Ticket charges in 2024 – New Report

Passengers departing from Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Benin paid some of the highest air ticket taxes and charges in Africa in 2024, placing West Africa at the top of the continent’s air travel cost rankings. Sierra Leone ranked first for regional …

Coups in west Africa have five things in common: knowing what they are is key to defending democracy

August 2025 makes it five years since Malian soldiers ousted President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta in a coup d’état. While the event reshaped Mali’s domestic politics, it also marked the beginning of a broader wave of military takeovers that swept parts of …