600 million Africans still have no electricity. Nigeria, with 240 million people, generates LESS power than the U.S. state of Wyoming (population 600,000 – just 0.25% of Nigeria’s population). https://t.co/PUSKCB5V1l

Rwanda’s capital Kigali launched dedicated bus-only lanes to reduce traffic congestion and speed up public transport https://t.co/7DES6kfExy

Ghana to deploy troops to the ECOWAS Standby Force following the failed coup in Benin. The regional force will comprise troops from Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Côte d’Ivoire, and Ghana. https://t.co/goRxkcpGVE

Two boxing giants will collide somewhere in Africa in March 2026, when Iron Mike Tyson (59) steps in against Money Floyd Mayweather (48). Huge boxing history in one massive exhibition night that’s set to shatter records #TysonVsMayweather #BoxingAfrica https://t.co/Hpj3h8hGI4

Many generations of Africans attended missionary schools, and many may have been taught English there by a teacher from England. In later years, the teachers were probably all Africans. The question is: were they “English teachers” or “teachers of English”?

A quick and easy breath test to detect the difficult-to-diagnose pancreatic cancer in the UK is hailed as most significant step toward a lifesaving breakthrough in 50 years. https://t.co/BFmBVNOr5F

Luxor in Egypt is an essential destination for those wishing to view temples and tombs. Situated on the banks of the River Nile, some 644km south of Cairo, the site once hosted the ancient city of Thebes, a sometime royal capital, and home to the city of the dead, a vast

Namibia and Egypt offer some of the best “noctourism” (travel and leisure activities that take place primarily at night) in the world, according to EXPLORE. Namibia has unforgettable stunning beaches and incredible wildlife, and some of that wildlife only comes out at

Religion Runs Against a Tribalism Wall as Local Catholics in DR Congo Reject a Bishop Appointed by the Pope A new church leader in the DR Congo is facing opposition from local clergy and churchgoers who insist that a new bishop should be a native of the region. Even

Since 2000, there have been 44 attempts to remove term limits in Africa and about three-fourths have succeeded. Seven of the world’s 10 longest-serving non-royal leaders are African.

China’s exports grow 5.9% in November, despite US shipments dropping by 29%. Shipments have surged to other destinations, including Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa and the European Union. https://t.co/7pUIg1j2Dg

State House is the STATE in UG.

Compelling evidence reveals massive West African resistance to Atlantic slavery can be found from the very onset of the European colonial arrival on the continent. https://t.co/9Mc44NWKXz

“Everyone knows about Robinhood because he stole from the rich, [few] care about a story where someone steals from the poor” – Henry Graff (Aden Young) Law & Order Toronto.

One of the surprising things about the failed coup in Benin, is that the last SUCCESSFUL coup there took place more than half a century ago, in 1972 (and President Talon is not a candidate in the April 2026 election as he’s standing down after 2 terms). However, shortly

“A Nollywood movie ends only when the pastor arrives, when there has been a sudden slap, a confession or a curse. And a Bollywood film ends only when the choreographer says so.”

Signs are the coup attempt in Benin has been thwarted. Maybe they shouldn’t have tried it on Sunday when most people are sober or only hang over.

The way things are going with this new season of coups and coup attempts, next year only six or so African leaders will be able to sleep with both their eyes closed. Expect many to respond in ways that create more grounds for coups: appointing their children or relatives as army,

Let’s see how this coup attempt in Benin ends. President Talon (who has been in power since 2016) was set to step down in April 2026 after two terms. Benin had been one of West Africa's more stable democracies. This coup bid fits a broader "coup belt" trend in the Sahel and West