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African women have refused to stay down. They are not only rewriting the rules but also leading nations, global trade, finance, and media.

When algorithms trained in the past decide what is easy to say and acceptable to show, they press people toward templates. We see the same captions, the same aesthetics, the same “relatable” confessions. Identity becomes a set of interchangeable styles. The self becomes a prompt.

In Nigeria, on January 1, 2026, the recently introduced Nigeria Tax Acts, 2025, will come into effect. While this new act has generated a lot of controversy based on concerns of the excessive tax burden on citizens, lack of accountability for previous taxes on the part of the government, as well as the endemic corruption that has seen politicians live lavish lifestyles while the citizens live in penury. The bigger concern is understanding what the new tax reform Act means and how it affects citizens. 

Voters in the Central African Republic will head to the polls on Sunday, December 28, 2025. This general election is the first since the country adopted a new constitution in 2023.

As Christmas approaches, many are already beginning to feel the pressure of increased spending and expectations. For African, Caribbean, and African-American families, the pressure can feel even more intense.

Grief has always been a part of human existence, whether it is the loss of a parent, child, spouse, or dear friend, death has remained a common denominator in the existence of mankind that people are left to process and deal with throughout their time on earth.

History was made as the world’s most influential economic forum, the G20, was held on African soil for the first time.

From the likes of Godfrey K. J. Amachree to Kofi Annan, numerous Black leaders have played a pivotal role in shaping international policy and promoting diplomatic engagement on the global stage.