Uganda pulling out of Prince Harry's Invictus Games, says military chief
The decision, announced by the chief of defence, comes just two months after Uganda said it would participate.
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Tanezrouft: Will a desert penal colony be enough to deter Algeria’s drug lords?
Algeria’s president is toughening his stance on crime and unveiling severe repressive measures. Among them, the death penalty for arson and a vast prison for drug traffickers in one of the Earth’s harshest environments.
Africa: Giants of Africa Makes International Debut At Adidas X Alba Next Up Women's Tournament in Berlin
[This Day] Giants of Africa (GOA), the non profit organization founded by Masai Ujiri which uses basketball as a tool to empower youth and create opportunities across the continent made its first ever appearance in Europe at the adidas x ALBA Next Up Women's Basketball
Africa: New Era to Host China-Africa Media Dialogue
[New Era] New Era Publication Corporation in partnership with Jiangxi Communication Centre, will today host a high-level dialogue as part of the "Culture Goes to International Sister Cities (Namibia)" launch ceremony at the Avani Hotel in Windhoek.
The Rwandan eyeing Champions League history against Man Utd
Rwanda forward Joy-Lance Mickels has helped Azerbaijan's Sabah reach the Champions League proper on their competition debut, and is now looking to down the team he supports.
Africa: Five Players Who Caught the Eye in the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup This Weekend
[CAF] The TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup 2026/27 burst into life with an entertaining weekend of first preliminary round action, with goals flowing across the continent and several clubs taking significant strides towards the next stage.
Africa: Five Statistical Talking Points From the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Preliminary Round First Legs
[CAF] The TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2026/27 got under way with a weekend that showed just how fine the margins can be in the preliminary rounds.
Africa: UK Sends New Commissioner to Strengthen Trade, Investment With Africa
[Daily Trust] Alastair Long has been deployed to Africa as His Majesty's Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for Africa, where he has now formally begun leading the UK's trade and investment relationship with the continent.
Nigeria 2027: El-Rufai’s detention denies opposition fireworks and strategy
As Nigeria’s opposition firebrand Nasir El-Rufai continues to languish in jail, less than a year before the elections, some leaders are starting to look beyond the charges and calling out the bias.
Cameroon: Six skulls, a century in exile and a colonial history still to be unearthed
After a rare and elaborate ceremony, six skulls belonging to Cameroonian chiefs were repatriated from Germany in July. With around 600 sets of human remains still in the European country, how will the vast human and cultural heritage plundered by colonial powers be returned?
Nigeria: TGI targets West Africa growth as Reliance, Wilmar deals take shape
Nigeria’s TGI is laying the groundwork for new ventures with Reliance and Wilmar, betting on Asian expertise and local market knowledge to drive its next phase of growth.
Africa: Ships and Seafarers Increasingly Caught in the Crossfire of Unrelated Wars
[UN News] The global shipping industry is facing a "genuinely unprecedented" convergence of maritime crises, with vessels and seafarers increasingly used as "leverage" in conflicts that have nothing to do with them.
As blackout protests pile pressure on Barrow, can Senegal and Guinea keep The Gambia’s lights on?
Blackouts are spilling onto the streets just months before the December election in Banjul, with reduced electricity supply from Senegal and Guinea leaving President Adama Barrow battling a crisis with growing political consequences.
'You're not alone in the darkness': Gambia president urges calm after violent blackout protests
The country has faced persistent blackouts since June, with some lasting up to 48 hours, residents say.
Ghana wants an EV revolution. Can its grid afford it?
Ghana wants to become a West African EV hub, but cars, factories, mines and data centres are converging on a power grid already under pressure.
Africa: Smoking Raises Infertility Risk By 40% in Women - WHO
[Premium Times] The publication, which reviewed evidence on tobacco use and fertility, also linked smoking among men to reproductive dysfunction, including poor sperm quality, erectile dysfunction and ejaculation problems
Africa: What Do Disruptions in Major Trade Routes Mean for Food Security?
[WFP] Conflicts in the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea and the Black Sea are disrupting the movement of food, fuel and fertilizer, with devastating consequences across the world.
Africa: Africa's Food Future Depends On Financing Smallholders, Youth and Women - IFAD
[New Times] Africa's ambition to feed itself and unlock agriculture's economic potential will depend largely on whether smallholder farmers, young entrepreneurs and women-led businesses can access the financing they need to expand, create jobs and withstand climate shocks,
Africa: Partnerships Between Government, Business and Civil Society Are Often Tense - 3 Tips On How to Manage Them
[The Conversation Africa] The Southern Africa Food Lab has brought businesses, farmers, government and community groups together since 2010 to help address the problems of hunger and malnutrition. When these diverse groups first came together, everyone agreed that the region's
Africa: Nonprofits Spend Too Much Time Reporting to Funders - a Single Universal Template Could Help
[The Conversation Africa] Imagine being asked to prepare monthly reports that all demand their own classifications, measurement bases and templates.
Boeing, Airbus, Embraer: Who stands to gain from Africa’s growing air traffic?
Intra-African connectivity is the key to a burgeoning market for mid-range aircraft. Between reliance on second-hand aircraft, delivery delays and rising competition, nothing is guaranteed for the current number one, Boeing, which faces rivals from Europe, Brazil and China.
Kenya's foreign trader crackdown sparks fear among migrant communities
Kenya's president orders a crackdown on foreigners running small businesses, amid accusations of xenophobia.
Africa: Ai and the Shrinking Career Ladder - Africa's New Employment Reality
[Daily Trust] Artificial intelligence, commonly called AI, and automated machines are no longer ideas for the distant future. In countries such as China and the United States, they are already changing how factories, hospitals, banks, supermarkets, warehouses and offices
When will Africa get its next Ballon d'Or winner?
Sadio Mane and Achraf Hakimi have been nominated for this year's Ballon d'Or - but when will an African claim football's top individual prize for the first time since 1995?
Africa: NITDA, NDPC and Galaxy Backbone Back CyFrica 2026 as Nigeria's Leading Cybersecurity Summit Returns
[CyFrica] As Nigeria's digital economy accelerates towards an estimated $18.3 billion in 2026, the country is confronting an equally urgent challenge: protecting the digital infrastructure, data and financial ecosystems powering that growth.
Niger: Why Algeria has broken with its doctrine to get militarily involved in the Sahel
The decision to send an air force contingent to Niger on 30 August to help quell the attempted coup marks a major shift for Algiers, which has never sent troops beyond its borders on the continent. What has changed?