What to Know About Africa’s new online foreign exchange system
AFRICA INC. – Rising economies, start-ups, and Black wealth, etc. The high cost of making cross border payments on the African continent has driven governments on the continent to seek options of settling trade and other transactions in local currencies. This has given birth to the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System which is scheduled to go live in 2024 […]
Top 10 African Countries to Invest in 2024
AFRICA INC. – Rising economies, start-ups, and Black wealth, etc. As the sun rises on a new year, Africa’s economic landscape gleams with promise. Gone are the days of being overlooked; the continent is now a vibrant tapestry of opportunity, pulsating with resilient young populations, resource-rich lands, and burgeoning innovation. For discerning investors, this translates to a treasure trove of potential – […]
2024 List: Top 10 Airlines That Serve Africa
TRAVEL & TOURISM – Enjoy the beauty of Africa, Caribbean and other exotic Black destinations. Africa, a land of breathtaking landscapes, vibrant cultures, and boundless opportunities, beckoned travelers and investors alike. But navigating its vast expanse demands wings, and choosing the right airline becomes an essential part of the adventure. Worry not, for we’ve curated […]
The ‘Zombie’ Drug Epidemic Sweeping West Africa
AFRICA THOUGHT – News features, commentaries, analyses, interviews & Op-ed. Kush first emerged in Sierra Leone half a dozen or so years ago…The composition of the drug varies from place to place. Fentanyl and tramadol are said to be ingredients, as is formalin, a disinfectant…The drug has become commonplace across Sierra Leone, with whole neighbourhoods […]
Are Africans in China Black Ghosts? A New Book Reveals
ARTS, STYLE & ENTERTAINMENT This is YOUR lifestyle gallery – of what is new and what is happening in the U.S. And the Black World, not excluding Africa. For this section if you have any news we should know about – let us know at: [email protected] Noo Saro-Wiwa is a celebrated Nigerian-born travel writer. Her latest […]
How a Colonial Art Form Was reinvented in Cape Town as African
ARTS, STYLE & ENTERTAINMENT This is YOUR lifestyle gallery – of what is new and what is happening in the U.S. And the Black World, not excluding Africa. For this section if you have any news we should know about – let us know at: [email protected] Cape Town Opera stages The Mandela Trilogy in Wales. […]
Sierra Leone’s Famous Personalities
AFRICA THOUGHT – News features, commentaries, analyses, interviews & Op-ed. Ok, let us try an experiment. If I ask you to think about a famous person from Sierra Leone, who comes to mind? If you are local, or are familiar with our country, I am sure some names will come to your lips. In most […]
Ghana Decides 2024: What to Look Out For as Ghanaians go the Polls
AFRICA THOUGHT – News features, commentaries, analyses, interviews & Op-ed. By Caleb Onyeabor/Exclusive to The African Times/USA Ghana, a beacon of stability in West Africa, stands at a critical juncture in her history. The December 7, 2024, presidential elections will not only determine who leads the nation for the next four years but also chart the […]