Why Ghana’s President attire in Lusaka is causing social media uproar John Mahama’s attire despite its cultural significance to Ghanaians sparked a social media banter as some Zambians mockingly labeled a The Africa Dispatch February 5, 2026
Ishowspeed: America’s young internet sensation showing Africa to the world He’s flipped next to lions, shut down entire cities, and pulled millions of live viewers into Africa’s most vibrant streets. The Africa Dispatch January 26, 2026
Ghanaian Pan-Africanist completes 31-country road tour to push for visa-free Africa Ghanaian Pan-Africanist and former legislator Ras Mubarak has completed a sweeping 31 country road tour across Africa covering more than The Africa Dispatch January 24, 2026
Uganda votes in high stakes election Heavy security, an internet blackout, and fears of ballot rigging set the stage as Ugandans head to the polls in The Africa Dispatch January 15, 2026
Ethiopia begins constructing Africa’s biggest airport Ethiopia is set to build a $12.5 billion mega-airport near its capital, aiming to handle 110 million passengers annually and The Africa Dispatch January 13, 2026
Meet the two Ghanaian women making history in Commonwealth leadership Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo’s election as Chair of the Association of Commonwealth Universities Council adds to Ghana’s growing influence, The Africa Dispatch January 8, 2026
Ghana hopes to end IMF bailouts this year After 17 financial rescues, President John Mahama says Ghana is determined to end its reliance on IMF support. The president The Africa Dispatch January 7, 2026
Ghana, South Africa and AU condemn America’s invasion of Venezuela A wave of condemnation has swept across Africa after the U.S. launched a large-scale attack on Venezuela and captured President The Africa Dispatch January 4, 2026
2026: African elections to look forward to From Benin's high-stakes elections after a foiled coup to Uganda’s generational showdown and Congo’s decades-long power grip, 2026 is shaping The Africa Dispatch January 1, 2026
South Africa-US tensions escalate after ‘targeted’ arrest of Kenyan nationals The US has warned South Africa of severe consequences although it is unclear the extent of those consequences. The latest The Africa Dispatch December 18, 2025