Cameroon’s Political Future:Election Context and Internal Power Struggle

Even as Cameroonians voted yesterday, 12 October 2025, the political landscape in the country remains dominated not by traditional electoral politics by the intense, internal succession contestsurrounding the tenure of President Paul Biya, who has...

Can the West really influence Africa's democracies?

In early 2025, as the United States announced wide-ranging aid cuts that predominantly affected African nations, there were fears that Western interest and influence on the continent was receding. Along with it, support for bolstering democratic...

Cocoa Prices Surge Ahead of Halloween — But North Carolina’s Favorite Candy Isn’t Chocolate

RALEIGH, N.C. — Halloween candy lovers across the U.S. may face a little “sticker shock” this year. According to the Asheville Citizen Times, cocoa prices have more than doubled since early 2024, sending the cost of popular chocolate treats...

Why your Halloween candy is costing more this year

Bonnie Ostrowski rolled out of Sam’s Club at Pittsburgh Mills pushing a cart full of Halloween goodies. “I got three grandkids who live with me … that’s why the cart looks the way it does,” Ostrowski said about the bulk-sized packages of candy she...

Việt Nam rice exports face pressure from Philippines ban

HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam’s rice exports are expected to come under significant pressure early next year as the country enters its winter-spring harvest season, while prospects remain uncertain amid the Philippines’ possible extension of its rice import...

2025 World Teachers’ Day: Together for Teachers, Together for the Future

Demonstrations, calls for increased investment in quality, inclusive education systems and educators, poems, dances, and more. On October 5th, 2025, education unions celebrated World Teachers’ Day, around the globe. Africa: Education union leaders...

Unlock Africa's Energy Potential at Wider African Energy Summit 2025

Don't miss the Wider African Energy Summit (WAES) 2025 in Aberdeen, Scotland, organized by OGV, where NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber (AEC), will deliver the opening address on November 18-19, 2025, at the Marcliffe Hotel...

South Africa coach Hugo Broos turns to prayer ahead of decisive 2026 WCQ final day

The CAF qualifying series for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will draw to a close on Tuesday, October 14 Group C, which has Nigeria, Benin Republic, and South Africa, is hot heading into the final matchday South Africa's head coach, Hugo Broos, has...

How MelBet Partners & Affiliates сonquers Africa

In this article, MelBet Partners & Affiliates' CMO shares trends, strategies, and prospects for 2025/26 in Africa. Africa is no longer the “market of the future” for iGaming – it is the market of the present. A young mobile audience, widespread...

Dangote Consolidates Cement Business in Africa

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote is expanding his business empire to more African countries with the official launch on 8th October 2025 of the cement manufacturing operations in Attingué, some 30 km from Abidjan, the Ivorian capital. Already,...

Bafana Bafana Still Believe In Fairytales As 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification Hangs In The Balance

South Africa's goalkeeper Ronwen Williams attends a press conference ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 Africa group qualifier football match between Sout Africa and Benin in Abidjan on March 24, 2025. (Photo by Issouf SANOGO / AFP) (Photo by ISSOUF...

SC's favorite Halloween candy may be a bit pricey as chocolate prices rise

Americans are expected to spend $3.9 billion on Halloween candy this year, partly due to rising chocolate prices. Cocoa prices have more than doubled since early 2024 due to supply chain issues in West Africa. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups were found...

Dangote opens ₦270bn cement plant in Côte d’Ivoire, after Ethiopia fertiliser plant

Dangote has expanded his cement empire to another African country with a new 3.0 million metric tonne plant The new plant shows the company’s commitment to increasing industrialisation and self-sufficiency in Africa The move comes as the Dangote...

Halloween Candy Prices Hit Record High For 2025

Remember when a bag of Halloween candy DIDN’T cost $30! Yup, I went to the grocery store the other day looking for Halloween candy and when I saw the prices I was shocked! Even the generic branded candies are expensive these days and apparently...

LACRA Boss Accuses LRA Agents of Harassing Cocoa Traders, Farmers

The Director General of the Liberia Agricultural Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA), Dahn Sayee had raised concern about the continued extortion of money from cocoa buyers and farmers by agents of the Liberia Revenue Authority–a situation he...

Inside Africa’s $12bn sports market

ean-Guy Afrika, Rwanda Development Board CEO (center) poses for a photo with Kevin Demoff, Los Angeles Rams President and and Gillian Zucker, CEO of Halo Sports and Entertainment. Photo courtesy: Rwanda Development Board Africa’s sports economy is...

Equatorial Guinea sack manager and banish players after going on strike for World Cup qualifier

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Dangote Cement begins operations in Côte d’Ivoire, targets local growth, jobs

Dangote Cement has commenced full operations in Côte d’Ivoire with the official opening of its new cement plant in Attingué, about 30 kilometres from Abidjan. The Managing Director of Dangote Cement Côte d’Ivoire, Serge Gbotta, announced the...

E1 Lagos GP: How First Bank Turned Lagos into Africa’s Electric Playground

The Lagos Lagoon glistened in shades of blue and gold as electric powerboats sliced through the water, cheered on by an ecstatic crowd that lined Victoria Island’s waterfront from Saturday, 3 October to Sunday, 5 October. For two unforgettable...

Meiji eyes U.S. startup to sell cell-cultured cacao servings

Confectionery maker Meiji announced plans to sell chocolate-flavored foods made with cell-cultured cacao in the United States as early as next year. Cacao prices have soared in recent years due to poor harvests caused by abnormal weather key...