'We saw people murdered in front of us' - Sudan siege survivors speak to the BBC
Harrowing accounts from people who have escaped an RSF assault on the besieged city of el-Fasher.
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Trump caps refugee admissions at record low - with most to be white South Africans
The president sets the limit at 7,500 for the coming year, a dramatic cut from 125,000.
Africa: Airtel Africa Highlights Importance of Building Africa's Digital Future
[This Day] Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services across 14 African countries, has highlighted industry partnerships, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data centres as critical pillars for delivering Africa's digital future.
Hundreds killed in Darfur hospital massacre, 'hero' doctors abducted
The last hospital in Darfur's el-Fasher has been destroyed by paramilitaries — hundreds of patients killed and doctors taken.
Africa: World Bank Defends Institutionalization of Railway Networks in Africa
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The World Bank's Director of Strategy, Vickram Cuttaree, on Tuesday in Luanda recommended that African states should institutionalize railway networks in the continent as a way to guarantee, in the long term, the sustainability of financing commitments for
Africa: Cast and International Guest Artist Announced for Cape Ballet Africa's Production of Maina Gielgud's Giselle At the Baxter
[Daily Maverick] With the countdown on to the premiere of Maina Gielgud's Giselle at The Baxter, Cape Ballet Africa has announced the principal cast and international guest artist for the performances this November.
Protests spread across Tanzania after elections marred by unrest
Opposition supporters are angry that the president's main challengers are in jail or have been disqualified.
Africa: Saraki Wins Africa Democracy Award in Nairobi, Dedicates Honour to Odinga
[Premium Times] The award was presented to Saraki in Nairobi during a ceremony organised by the African Democratic Union (ADU).
Africa: Ai4sid Champions Human Talent to Drive Africa's Ai for Good Movement
[Leadership] As the world races to harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) for economic growth, Artificial Intelligence 4 Social Impact and Development (AI4SID) is turning its focus to people rather than machines, championing human capital as Africa's greatest AI asset.
Reports of mass killings in Sudan have echoes of its dark past
Some are warning of a genocide unfolding in Darfur - violence that is linked to killings there 20 years ago.
Africa: Africa Volleyball President Appeals for More Support for Wafalme Stars
[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) President Bouchra Hajij has urged Kenya to channel more investment and focus toward the men's national volleyball team, Wafalme Stars.
Africa: W/Bank Projects Commodity Prices to Hit 6-Year Low As Oil Glut Expands
[Leadership] The World Bank Group has projected global commodity prices to fall to lowest level in six years in 2026, marking the fourth consecutive year of decline.
Africa: Ggoobi - Uganda Offers One of the Highest Returns On Investment in Africa
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Ramathan Ggoobi, Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, has outlined key Ugandan investment pillars and explained why Uganda offers one of the highest returns on investment on the continent.
Africa: US Tariffs Push South Africa to Diversify Trade Reach
[SAnews.gov.za] Bern, Switzerland -- President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is hopeful of reaching a trade agreement with the United States soon, following ongoing text-based negotiations aimed at addressing the impact of steep tariffs imposed under the Trump administration.
Africa: Africa Urged to Leverage AI for Local Solutions, Sustainable Growth
[This Day] Microsoft Nigeria's Country Manager, Abideen Yusuf, said supporting tech start-ups and using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to solve local challenges can drive Africa's sustainable growth and reduce the push for migration.
Sudan RSF chief promises investigation as anger mounts over el-Fasher killings
The announcement comes after growing reports of mass killings, including of patients at a hospital.
Central Africa: NGOs Urge Humanitarian Push At Great Lakes Conference in Paris
[RFI] France and Togo are co-hosting a conference in Paris on Thursday to support peace and prosperity in the Great Lakes region of Africa. A coalition of international NGOs will urge participants to step up their financial response to the "unprecedented humanitarian crisis" in
Africa: Only One in Ten African Children Achieve Basic Literacy and Numeracy #ADEA2025
[allAfrica] Accra, Ghana -- Foundational learning, the ability to read, write, and do basic math, is the bedrock of every child's education. This is not just an educational failure, but also a development emergency.