[Cosafa] Africa's next generation of football stars will once again step into the spotlight when the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 kicks off on 13 May and runs until 02 June 2026.
[DW] Fans from five African World Cup qualifying nations with valid tickets are exempt from paying a hefty bond. But fans from several other countries still face major hurdles to seeing their teams play in the United States.
[Premium Times] The president says growing trade and investment ties between Nigeria and France must now deliver concrete economic benefits, including jobs, industries, infrastructure and expanded private sector investment.
[Nile Post] President Museveni has called on African political parties to prioritise wealth creation, science, technology, and job creation if the continent is to overcome poverty and safeguard its independence.
[This Day] President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday departed Nairobi, Kenya for Kigali, the Rwandan capital, ahead of the 13th edition of the Africa CEO Forum, which begins on Thursday.
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[Vanguard] West Africa's fragile healthcare supply chain has come under fresh scrutiny as industry leaders, investors and policymakers prepare to converge in Lagos for the 2026 edition of the World Health Expo Lagos 2026 amid rising concerns over import dependence, foreign
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The African Union and the United Nations have reaffirmed their strategic partnership as a cornerstone for advancing peace and security, human rights, and sustainable development.
[New Times] African political and business leaders, investors, and senior executives are gathering in Kigali for the opening of the 2026 edition of the Africa CEO Forum on May 14, setting the stage for two days of high-level discussions on Africa's economic future.
[Dabanga] Banjul, the Gambia -- African and United Nations investigators have warned that the war in Sudan is spiralling into a wider catastrophe marked by ethnic cleansing, starvation, sexual violence, and attacks on civilians, while urging the international community to
Rebel fighters and Rwandan troops are accused of committing atrocities after capturing the DR Congo city of Uvira in December.
[The Conversation Africa] The global economy still largely follows a simple pattern: extract natural resources, manufacture products, use them and then throw them away. This "take, make, dispose" model has driven economic growth for decades. But increasing use of resources has
[The Conversation Africa] Agriculture is the lifeblood of Africa. More than 60% of African households depend directly or indirectly on the land for their livelihoods. And the continent has nearly 60% of the world's uncultivated arable land.
[The Conversation Africa] Many countries across Africa have embraced universal basic education policies in recent decades. But recent data has revealed that more than 100 million children and adolescents remain out of school, out of a total potential population of 469 million.
[RFI] French President Emmanuel Macron says he is proud of how France's relationships with countries in Africa have evolved under his leadership. Speaking to RFI at the close of the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi, Kenya, he hailed progress towards a "partnership of equals".
[New Times] Several Heads of State and government officials have begun arriving in Kigali ahead of the Africa CEO Forum, which takes place from May 14 to 15.
[Ghanaian Times] President John Dramani Mahama has returned to Ghana following his participation in the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya.
[New Times] Rwanda will this week once again host the Africa CEO Forum, one of the continent's premier gatherings of business leaders, investors and policymakers. The 2026 edition, scheduled for May 14-15 in Kigali, is expected to bring together more than 2,000 CEOs, investors,
[New Times] The 2026 edition of the Africa CEO Forum will be held on May 14 and 15 at the Kigali Convention Centre. It will bring together business leaders, investors, policymakers, and development finance institutions from Africa and beyond.
Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe admits to errors following the chaotic Afcon final between Morocco and Senegal which dented Caf's reputation.
A BBC investigation exposed how scammers posted social content of dogs in distress to dupe donors into giving money.
[SAnews.gov.za] The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, has welcomed the announcement by the Government of the People's Republic of China that introduces a temporary zero-tariff preference scheme for 20 non-least developed African countries, including South
[allAfrica] TrustAfrica Sparks Reflection on Governance and Democracy in Africa
[African Union] The African Union Commission, through its Pan-African Institute of Education for Development (AU-IPED), has opened a three-day workshop in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), from 12-14 May 2026, to support the country in assessing and strengthening
[African Union] #Happening: The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received the Secretary-General of the United Nations, H.E. António Guterres, at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa for the 10th African Union-United Nations
[New Zimbabwe] ZIMBABWE is poised to reap significant tourism benefits as it prepares to host the African Skills Week (ASW) later this year.
[New Times] Inkomoko has been ranked the 5th fastest-growing company in Africa by the Financial Times (FT), making it the only Rwandan company featured on this year's list.
[New Times] President of Guinea, Mamadi Doumbouya, and Prime Minister and Head of Government of Côte d'Ivoire, Robert Beugré Mambé, arrived in Kigali on May 12 ahead of the Africa CEO Forum due on May 14-15.
[Ghanaian Times] Africa's financial future will depend on stronger cross-border cooperation, regulatory alignment and sustained investment in digital infrastructure, the First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Zakari Mumuni, has said.
[Daily Maverick] Digital assets are no longer a fringe conversation in South Africa's financial sector. At the Luno Institutional Digital Assets Conference (LIDAC26) in Cape Town on 11 June 2026, fund managers, institutional investors, fintech, and payments specialists will
[FrontPageAfrica] Nairobi -- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has intensified Liberia's diplomatic engagement at the ongoing Africa Forward Summit 2026 in Nairobi, holding a series of high-level bilateral meetings centered on regional peace, border security, economic cooperation,
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Insurance technology firm Turaco has been ranked among Africa's fastest-growing companies in the latest Financial Times ranking, as Kenyan firms continued to strengthen their presence on the continental list.
[Daily News] Nairobi -- TANZANIA has urged African countries to harness their abundant natural resources to build a strong and resilient continental economy, while advocating for global multilateralism that upholds mutual partnerships and sovereign equality.
[New Times] In September 2024, DTOS Group became the first company to receive a Fund Administrator Licence in Rwanda under the aegis of Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC), authorising it to provide fund administration services in the country.
[IPS] New York -- Violence has metastasized into humanity's baseline condition. Yet international institutions remain paralyzed by vetoes and rivalry, offering hollow declarations while dehumanization becomes normalized. Coordinated action, not gestures, is desperately needed.
The actor was recognised for his contributions to entertainment as well as his humanitarian efforts.
[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, May 13, 2026 - Kenya started off their medal harvesting campaign at the Africa Championships in Accra in a disappointing note in the women's 5000m on Tuesday night.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has launched a sharp rebuttal against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua following his criticism of the Africa Forward Summit 2026, accusing him of undermining Kenya's international reputation for political gain.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Media executive and summit moderator Marie Lora-Mungai has spoken out about the now-viral moment involving French President Emmanuel Macron at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, saying the incident has largely been misunderstood online.
The foreign minister says the "distressed" Ghanaians registered with the embassy in Pretoria to be evacuated.
