Africa
Africa Unite: Bob Marley’s Eternal Anthem in a Divided Continent
By Dr. Michael Omoruyi, iNewsAfrica When Bob Marley released “Africa Unite” in 1979, it was more than music—it was a prophecy, a call to conscience, and a dream for a continent fractured by colonial scars. With his dreadlocks and guitar, Marley stood as a bridge between Africa and its diaspora, ...Malema Calls for One Africa: President, Currency, and Army to Challenge U.S. Dollar
South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema By iNewsAfrica Staff Writer | August 25, 2025 Enugu, Nigeria – South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema, has ignited fresh debate on Pan-African unity by calling for the continent to adopt a single president, currency, army, and parliament ...Diaspora Rising: The Festivals, Conferences, and Homecomings Shaping the Global African Family in 2025
By iNewsAfrica Diaspora Desk | August 2025 A Season of Convergence As summer gives way to autumn, and the year inches toward its close, the African diaspora is on the move. From bustling Nairobi and artistic Lagos to scholarly halls in St. Louis and festive streets in Nigeria, 2025 is ...African Union Demands New World Map to Show Continent’s True Size
By iNewsAfrica Staff Writer | August 15, 2025 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — The African Union (AU) has thrown its full weight behind a global campaign to replace the distorted 16th-century Mercator map with a projection that accurately reflects Africa’s true size, calling the current version a relic of colonial-era misinformation. ...United States of Africa: The Bold Leap That Could Rewrite Our Destiny
By Dr. Michael Omoruyi | Publisher, iNewsAfrica Imagine waking up to a continent with no borders, one passport, one currency, one army, and one powerful voice on the world stage. A continent where Lagos to Nairobi is no different than New York to Los Angeles, and where Africa’s 1.4 billion ...UN Warns of Escalating Hunger Crisis in Africa as Global Malnutrition Declines
By iNewsAfrica Staff Writer | Published: July 29, 2025 United Nations— While the world celebrates a modest decline in global hunger, the United Nations has issued a stark warning: Africa is facing a worsening food crisis, with over 280 million people across the continent now suffering from chronic undernourishment. According to the ...A Sixth Ocean Is Forming: East Africa Slowly Splits Apart
— iNewsAfrica Science Feature A breathtaking geological transformation is quietly reshaping the future of the African continent — and the world’s geography. Scientists now confirm that a sixth ocean is in the making, forming deep below the arid lands of East Africa. This phenomenon is not science fiction. It’s a ...Why Genocide Still Haunts Africa and What Must Be Done to End It
By Dr. Michael Omoruyi Africa, a continent of immense beauty, diversity, and promise, continues to carry a heavy stain—the recurrence of genocide. From Rwanda to Darfur, from the Central African Republic to Tigray, the blood of innocent men, women, and children has soaked the soil too many times. The question ...Trump Hosts Five African Presidents in Washington as U.S. Shifts From Aid to Trade
By Dr. Michael Omoruyi | iNewsAfrica Washington, D.C. – July 10, 2025 — In a bold diplomatic gesture signaling a new era of U.S.-Africa relations, U.S. President Donald Trump hosted five West African presidents at the White House this week, unveiling a sweeping plan to replace foreign aid with trade ...Morocco and UNDP Forge Digital Future for Africa and Arab States in Landmark Tech Alliance
iNewsAfrica | Technology Desk Rabat, Morocco – July 9, 2025 – In a bold move to reshape the digital landscape of Africa and the Arab world, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Morocco have launched a landmark partnership to drive inclusive and ethical digital transformation across both regions. Signed ...