Mamula Island, a 19th-century fortress off the coast of Montenegro once known for its dark wartime history, has entered a bold new chapter—thanks to Egyptian billionaire Samih Sawiris. The real estate mogul, best known for his visionary developments across Europe and North Africa, has transformed the isolated Adriatic outpost into a world-class luxury destination, now operating under the prestigious […]
A General’s Final Salute: Tributes Pour in for Late President Muhammadu Buhari
As Nigeria reflects on the life and passing of one of its most consequential modern leaders, tributes are pouring in for President Muhammadu Buhari, the nation’s 15th Head of State and immediate past president. A man who divided opinion in life continues to inspire reflection in death, this time, with reverence, gratitude and a clearer view of his legacy. […]
Nigeria’s Slawn Becomes First Artist to Feature on a Formula 1 Car
Olaolu Akeredolu-Ale, the Nigerian visual artist known globally as Slawn, has inked a new chapter in motorsport history. His vibrant imagery will soon grace the body of a Formula 1 race car, marking the first time an African artist’s work features on such a vehicle. The collaboration, unveiled ahead of this season’s Grand Prix events, places Slawn’s dynamic and expressive […]
Meet Aisha Ahmad Suleiman: Nigeria’s Polo Player and Winner of Multiple National Trophies
Known across the Nigerian polo circuit for her daring precision and formidable composure, Aisha Ahmad Suleiman has quietly but emphatically built a legacy that is rewriting gender expectations in one of the country’s most exclusive sporting circles. She has carved out a space that is entirely her own as one of Nigeria’s very few female polo players, she is […]
From Security Guard to African Restaurant Mogul: The Rise of Oluwanishola Medupin
Oluwanishola Medupin’s journey from kitchen porter to global restaurateur reads like a screenplay. Born in Kwara State, Nigeria, he spent his childhood immersed in the family restaurant business. By age five, he was mastering jollof rice, pounded yam and eba, an early rite of passage. As a teenager, he showed entrepreneurial flair, building a car wash, running a phone […]
Meet Chido Cleopatra Mpemba, AU’s Youngest-ever Advisor
Chido Cleopatra Mpemba, a Zimbabwean-born diplomat celebrated for her work on climate, digital inclusion and youth empowerment, has been appointed as Advisor on Women, Gender and Youth to AU Chairperson Mahmoud Youssif for the 2025–2028 term. At just 36, she is the youngest ever to hold such a senior role, an appointment that underscores her rapid rise through the […]
Dangote Refinery to Deploy 4,000 CNG Trucks, Targeting $1.1 Billion Cut in Nigeria’s Fuel Transport Costs
Africa’s largest refinery, operated by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, is taking a bold leap towards transforming the country’s energy and logistics sectors. In a strategic move to curb soaring fuel transport expenses, the Dangote Refinery has announced a $467 million investment to roll out 4,000 compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered trucks across Nigeria. The initiative is part of a broader […]
Zimbabwean Billionaire Masiyiwa Bets Big on Africa’s First AI Factory
Zimbabwean telecom mogul Strive Masiyiwa and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang are spearheading an initiative to build the continent’s first artificial intelligence (AI) factory . This joint venture, led by Masiyiwa’s Cassava Technologies and Nvidia, aims to bring powerful AI infrastructure directly onto African soil. The seed of the project was planted at the Global AI Summit Africa in Kigali, where […]
Morocco’s Real Estate Giant Alami Lazraq Adds $46 Million in Two-Week Market Surge
Moroccan billionaire Alami Lazraq has seen his personal fortune grow by $46 million in just two weeks, following a surge in the share price of his flagship company, Alliances Développement Immobilier (ADI). The Casablanca Stock Exchange recorded a 9.11 percent rise in ADI’s stock, boosting the market valuation of Lazraq’s 51.7 percent stake to approximately $618 million. While ADI […]
Chebet and Kipyegon Smash World Records in Historic Night at Prefontaine Classic
It was a night destined for the books at Hayward Field, Eugene, Oregon, where the 2025 Prefontaine Classic unfolded into one of the most electrifying chapters in athletics history. Kenya’s finest, Beatrice Chebet and Faith Kipyegon, redefined greatness with back-to-back world record-breaking runs that lit up the track and sent shockwaves across the global athletics community. In the women’s […]



















