Mauritian President Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, Africa's only female head of state, is to quit over a financial row.
She has been accused of using a bank card provided by a charity to make personal purchases worth tens of thousands of dollars.
She...
An Italian man of Nigerian origin, who is the chief immigration spokesman for the far-right League party, has been elected as the country’s first black senator.
Tony Iwobi, whose party has been accused of stirring up xenophobia in Italy, was...
Being a president in Africa is a job with good benefits, fantastic pay, and great health coverage. That's why many people kill to be president. But it is not always a bed of roses.
From body malfunctions and getting shot...
Unlike Africa, in the western world the richest presidents rarely got rich off of politics.
Of course, everyone knows the president is paid a stipend even after they leave the White House, but that still wouldn’t make them very rich.
Curious...
Former footballer George Weah is set to become Liberia's president at the second attempt.
With most ballots from Tuesday's run-off vote counted, Mr Weah is well ahead of opponent Joseph Boakai.
He will succeed Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa's first elected female...
Africa has a rich history of powerful and influential rulers who have shaped the course of civilization in ancient times. From mighty warriors to visionary leaders, these African rulers left an indelible mark on their respective societies and beyond....
While it's easy to see dictators in the colours of black and white, you'll be surprised to know that some of them have, on occasion, uttered some uniquely inspiring and accurate words of wisdom.
Here are 10 Surprisingly Sensible Quotes...
​President Muhammadu Buhari, Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, and the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, have been listed in the rankings among the top 50 influential Muslim leaders in the world.
A renowned Maiduguri based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ibrahim...
​Today makes it 10 years since we lost the greatest reggae musician africa has ever produced. Lucky Dube was killed in an attempted carjacking in Rosettenville, Johannesburg on the 18 October 2007.
Lucky was dropping off his son at a...
​Africa is growing in influence in the modern pop culture industry where the world is taking notice of the continent’s originality and cool factor.
The movers and shakers from the continent are not only through philanthropic ventures, but also through...
