Elite Africa Roundup - 19 September 2025
Trump’s recent policy of deporting migrants to African countries such as South Sudan, Eswatini, Rwanda, and Ghana has raised widespread concerns. Experts in political science and international law unpack the journey of these undocumented individuals on CGTN Africa where they suggest that Washington may be exerting diplomatic pressure on African countries that seek America’s cooperation.
Two African film makers whose work documents the continent’s struggles and resilience in the face of colonial legacies have gained international attention at recent film festivals. Chris Hesse's The Eyes of Ghana, featured at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, tells the story of Kwame Nkurumah’s vision for using cinema to narrate Africa’s liberation story. In the meantime, Suzannah Mirgani's feminist drama Cotton Queen premiered at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival. The film explores the colonial history of cotton farming in Sudan and the lingering consequences of extraction for various Sudanese communities.
- Ethiopia’s Central Bank Chief Mamo Mihretu has resigned from his post after leading reforms in the banking and finance sectors.
- African researchers, led by Prof. Vukosi Marivate, have created the largest AI-ready dataset of African languages which developers can use for inclusive speech technological advancements.
- At the Women’s Rugby World Cup, South Africa’s Sprinkbok women, have made history by proceeding to the Quarter finals where they will compete against New Zealand.
