By Kunle Aderemi (Birmingham)

Africa’s Growth Story Faces a Familiar Threat: The Rising Weight of Debt

Across Africa, economic growth continues to tell a story of resilience, ambition, and transformation. Yet beneath the surface of expanding GDP figures and development projections lies a persistent vulnerability that threatens to slow the continent’s progress: rising sovereign debt. While many African economies are recording impressive growth rates, economists warn that the real challenge is…

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Ethnic Communities Are Reshaping Birmingham Politics — And Why Nigerians Must Step Forward

From Margins to Power: How Ethnic Communities Are Reshaping Birmingham Politics — And Why Nigerians Must Step Forward Over the last two decades, Birmingham has undergone one of the most significant political and demographic transformations in modern British local politics. Once dominated almost exclusively by traditional white British political structures, the city today reflects a…

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THE GLOBAL TRIBUNE NEWSPAPER ANNOUNCED AS OFFICIAL MEDIA PARTNER FOR BLACK BUSINESS FORUM 2026

The Global Tribune Newspaper is proud to announce its official partnership with the highly anticipated Black Business Forum 2026, set to take place on Saturday, 20 June 2026 at the prestigious Eastside Rooms, Birmingham. Recognised as one of the most significant business and leadership gatherings for Black entrepreneurs and professionals in the United Kingdom, the…

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Visa-Free Africa: Unlocking the Continent’s Economic Future While Managing Security Realities.

For decades, African leaders have spoken passionately about continental unity, regional integration, and economic independence. Yet for millions of Africans, travelling across the continent remains more difficult than travelling to Europe, Asia, or the Middle East. The irony is stark: a continent rich in shared history, culture, and economic potential continues to maintain some of…

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Arsenal Finally Reclaim Premier League Crown

Arsenal have ended a 22-year wait for the Premier League title after Manchester City’s 1-1 draw at Bournemouth mathematically confirmed Mikel Arteta’s side as champions of England. The historic triumph marks Arsenal’s first league title since Arsène Wenger’s legendary “Invincibles” team lifted the trophy in 2004 without losing a single match. For supporters, players, and…

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West Midlands Unveils £3.8bn Growth Fund

West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker has launched a major £3.8 billion investment initiative aimed at accelerating regeneration, boosting affordable housing, supporting infrastructure projects, and creating thousands of jobs across the region. The new West Midlands Futures Fund, announced at the UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) in Leeds, brings together financial backing from…

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AI Expert Urges Inclusive Digital Learning

Award-winning UK-based artificial intelligence expert and speaker Uchenna Victor Moses has called for a more practical and inclusive approach to AI literacy, arguing that current conversations around artificial intelligence often exclude ordinary people who simply want to use the technology effectively in everyday life. Speaking at a TEDx event hosted by the University of Greater…

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Makinde Declares 2027 Presidential Bid as Opposition Realignment Reshapes Nigeria’s Political Landscape

A major political realignment is underway in Nigeria after Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, signalling a new phase of opposition mobilisation ahead of the next general election cycle. Makinde made the declaration on Thursday in Ibadan during a high-profile joint rally involving the People’s…

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Britain’s Utility Crisis: How Rising Bills, Brexit and Energy Pressures Are Squeezing UK Families

For millions of households across the United Kingdom, utility bills have become one of the biggest financial burdens of daily life. From gas and electricity to water and broadband, the cost of keeping homes running continues to outpace the comfort many families once took for granted. According to Ofgem, the UK energy price cap for…

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Gaza War Reshapes Birmingham Politics as Pro-Palestinian Candidates Shake Labour Strongholds

The conflict in Gaza Strip has emerged as one of the most influential issues in Birmingham’s recent local elections, dramatically reshaping voting patterns in several wards and exposing growing political frustration among sections of the city’s Muslim communities. Across parts of Birmingham with large Muslim populations, independent candidates campaigning on pro-Palestinian platforms gained significant support,…

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