U.S.–Tonga Partnership Advances Marine Scientific Research
The Governments of the United States and the Kingdom of Tonga have announced a new phase of cooperation aimed at advancing marine scientific research and promoting the responsible exploration of seabed mineral resources. The joint statement, released on February 26, 2026, underscores a growing strategic alignment between both nations in ocean governance, scientific collaboration, and […]
Britain’s Tech Investment Surge in 2025
After a cautious stretch that followed the global post-pandemic investment surge, the United Kingdom’s technology ecosystem has staged a decisive comeback. In 2025, UK venture capital investment climbed 35% year-on-year to reach $23.6 billion — the first annual growth in four years. The figure represents more than recovery; it reflects renewed confidence in Britain’s ability […]
U.S., Caribbean Deepen Alliance to Disrupt Illicit Firearms Flow
Afrobeats, Policy and the Future of Nigeria’s Creative Economy
……..A Conversation with Professor Funmi Arewa Nigeria’s creative sector is no longer just cultural expression — it is an economic strategy. In an exclusive interview with Età, Professor Funmi Arewa shares insights from her research on Afrobeats, creative value chains, policy gaps, and the future of Nigeria’s creative industries in a rapidly evolving technological era. […]
Somalia’s Food Aid Crisis Threatens Millions
https://www.care.org/media-and-press/photographer Khadar.” Somalia faces a ticking humanitarian time bomb. The UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) warns that without urgent funding, its emergency food aid could stop by April, leaving millions starving. This isn’t just a distant crisis. When food aid collapses, it sparks ripple effects—families lose livelihoods, markets destabilize, and regional security hangs in the […]
Emporium: How Aisha Abubakar is Redefining Skincare in Africa
For Aisha Abubakar, entrepreneurship was never just about building a business — it was about solving real problems while balancing real life. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration and Political Science and additional leadership training, she developed the discipline to lead ventures and the empathy to understand people’s needs. As a wife […]
Abuja Moves Toward Digital Tax System as FCT-IRS Courts Stakeholders
In Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, taxation is beginning to sound less like a demand — and more like a conversation. Inside a stakeholder forum in Abuja, officials of the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) met with businesses, professionals and public institutions to discuss the implementation of the new tax framework that took effect […]
Nigeria Moves to Reclaim Oil Wealth From System Leakages
For decades, Nigeria’s oil wealth has been described as abundant — yet the benefits have often appeared distant from everyday citizens. Budgets struggle, states depend heavily on federal allocations, and public services remain underfunded despite strong production capacity. This week, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed an executive order designed to change that long-standing contradiction. The […]
How Technology is Changing Mental Health Support for Africa’s Youth
Across Africa, mental health is no longer a whispered issue confined to private suffering. It is emerging as one of the continent’s most pressing public health concerns — yet access to professional support remains critically limited. Health experts estimate that one in four Africans will experience mental health challenges at some point in their lives. […]
What Gabon’s Social Media Suspension Reveals About Digital Power in Africa
In today’s Africa, power is no longer exercised only through soldiers, ballots, or state radio. It also travels through smartphones — in WhatsApp groups, TikTok clips, Facebook posts, and livestreams. And when governments feel threatened, they no longer shut only borders or parliament gates; they shut the internet. That is exactly what has unfolded […]
