Africa must develop without relying on West—says South African deputy president
Paul Mashatile has urged reforms to global institutions and advocated for self-reliant growth The Global South must pursue independent development and stop “relying” on the West, especially...
Senegalese businessman, leader thanks The Final Call for sharing his ‘African story’
This week we focus on a recent, January 5, Zoom discussion from Senegal with Bachirou Seck, CEO of a Dakar-based firm. He also serves...
Ethiopia and Somalia to restore diplomatic ties
Ethiopia and Somalia have agreed to restore diplomatic relations, a year after tensions erupted over a Red Sea access agreement. The two East African neighbors...
Challenges, opportunities and uncertainties face Africa in 2025
In 2025, Africa faces a range of challenges, opportunities, and uncertainties. Amid the campaigning for upcoming elections for African Union Commission Chairperson set for...
Death penalty abolition part of Zimbabwe’s new trajectory—MP
The recent abolition of capital punishment in Zimbabwe is proof that the country prioritizes human rights, MP (Member of Parliment) Shacky Timburwa has told...
Defining Africa’s contribution to World War II
Right before Tyler Perry’s inspirational film, “The Six Triple Eight,” starring Kerry Washington, about World War II’s only Black women’s Army Corps, Senegalese soldiers...
Senegal to close all foreign military bases—PM
The decision will apply to the remaining French bases in the African nation Senegal will close all foreign military bases on its territory as part...
America’s version of ‘democracy’ pushed in Africa is the latest form of exploitation
Before heading into 2025, Africa will have experienced several presidential, parliamentary, or local elections. United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Headed by Samantha...
Western powers renew their scramble for Africa’s mineral resources
Economic, political and social developments in Africa in 2024 were extensions of previous years. “The Scramble for Africa,” was a period in which nearly...
Bridging gap between Africa and the African diaspora
Dr. Mujahid Nyahuma is a professor at Rowan University in New Jersey and is also president of the group Global Africans. In comments about...