Ghana mourns its tallest man - a 'generous and popular giant'
Sulemana Abdul Samed, who was diagnosed with gigantism several years ago, has died at the age of 33.
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Africa: Former US Assistant Secretary of State for Africa Dismisses 'Red Sea Littoral States Claim'
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Former Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, Tibor Nagy rebuffed Cairo and Asmara's repeated statements that only littoral states hold authority over Red Sea maritime security and governance.
Mysterious deaths of 14 elephants in Kenya prompts urgent inquiry
It is the highest number of elephant deaths to be recorded in this area of southern Kenya in decades.
Idi Amin's boxer grandson determined to become new King of Scotland
Aziz Abdul wants Ugandans to recognise him as a Commonwealth Games boxing gold medallist rather than as Idi Amin's grandson.
Africa: Julius Kyazze - Africa's Biggest Opportunity Is in Telling Its Own Stories
[Nile Post] Africa is not short of remarkable stories. It is short of Africans telling them.
Nigeria accuses South Africa of ‘complicity’ in xenophobic violence
Diplomats meet in Abuja to discuss ongoing attacks on African immigrants in South Africa, as Pretoria defends its right to tackle irregular immigration and crime linked to undocumented foreign nationals.
Can Dangote pull it off? 5 questions over Kenya’s $17bn refinery
Promises to turn Kenya into East Africa’s refining hub, but the announcement raises critical questions that could determine the investment’s success.
Mali deploys Shahed-136-type drones for first time in conflict
Malian forces and their Russian auxiliaries deployed the drones in the country’s north in early July. Two incidents verified by Jeune Afrique and Bellingcat reveal the use of this new long-range strike capability.
Can lightning strike twice? Cape Verde set for Wafcon debut
After the men's success at the World Cup, Cape Verde should not be underestimated on their Women's Africa Cup of Nations debut, forward Sandra Martins warns.
Africa: Securing the Throne - Malkia Strikers Begin Preps for Africa Volleyball Championships
[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- National women's volleyball team are to begin training in earnest for next month's Africa Women's Nations Volleyball Championships in Nairobi.
Africa: Africa SME Body Honours Boko
[Botswana Daily News] Francistown -- The President of the All Africa Association for Small and Medium Enterprises (AAASME), Dr Ebiekure Eradiri has honoured President Advocate Duma Boko with the UbuntuSusu Continental SME Billion Fund recognition.
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa’s 2030 extension puts ‘open for business’ mantra to the test
As Harare moves to extend power through constitutional tweaks, analysts warn that weakening institutional rules risks scaring off the very long-term foreign capital Zimbabwe desperately needs.
What is driving Ghana’s stock market boom?
Ghana’s stock market is booming after years of crisis, but whether the surge signals lasting capital market transformation or another fleeting rally remains the defining question for investors.
Africa: Rethink. Rebuild. Rise. - AIDS 2026 Charts the Next Phase of the HIV Response
[allAfrica] Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -- The global fight against HIV has never had more powerful scientific tools or faced greater political uncertainty.
Mangled mangroves and the urgency of a just transition in Nigeria
In Nigeria’s Niger Delta, an ongoing ecological emergency is unfolding as companies sell off their assets, and the blame, for the environmental and human consequences of their actions.
Africa: Refugee Camps Explained - Why South Africa Has Avoided Them
[The Conversation Africa] South Africa started processing undocumented migrants at a temporary repatriation centre in Musina, a border town with Zimbabwe, in July 2026. This followed weeks of intensified anti-migrant rhetoric and xenophobic violence.
Africa: Can a Newly Discovered Soil Fungus Stop the Devastating African Armyworm When Chemicals Have Failed?
[The Conversation Africa] The African armyworm is a highly destructive migratory pest that damages maize, sorghum, millet and sugarcane. These caterpillars also cause indirect damage to livestock as they destroy grazing lands and pastures.
Africa: Better Parenting Starts With Knowing What Works. We Tested a Project in 8 African Countries
[The Conversation Africa] Raising adolescents can be difficult under the best of circumstances. On top of that, some families are also dealing with poverty, unemployment, conflict, displacement, illness and climate shocks. In these conditions, caregivers may receive very little
Africa: Conflict and Crisis Put Six World Heritage Sites At Risk
[UN News] Armed conflict, insecurity and environmental pressures are threatening ancient cities, historic castles and one of the world's greatest wildlife migrations.
Africa: Cyberattacks and the Digital Divide Are Creating New Barriers to HIV Services
[UN News] Cyberattacks, data breaches, online harassment and other forms of technology-facilitated violence are becoming significant obstacles to HIV prevention and treatment, according to a UNAIDS specialist who says digital security has become inseparable from the fight
West Africa: Fragmented Security Allows Terrorists' Cross-Mobility Across Lake Chad and Sahel
[ISS] As Islamic State affiliates extend their reach, states must find ways to share intelligence and cooperate, despite political fractures.
Africa: Angola's Russia Spy Trial Signals a New Phase of Information Warfare in Africa
[Daily Maverick] Angola's legal action against Russian nationals underscores a pivotal shift in Africa's approach to information warfare, challenging external narratives and asserting national sovereignty over digital influence.
Africa: African Foreign Ministers Arrive in Addis Ababa for AU Executive Council Session
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Foreign ministers and senior officials from across Africa are arriving in Addis Ababa for the 49th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Executive Council.
Africa: 'Science is Not the Problem' - UNAIDS Says Political Choices Now Threaten HIV Response
[allAfrica] Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -- The global HIV response stands at a defining moment, with health leaders warning that decades of progress are at risk as international funding declines and prevention programmes are scaled back across some of the world's hardest-hit
Paul Biya’s record 50-day stay in Switzerland fuels health rumours
Cameroon’s president has been absent from Yaoundé since 7 June. As Biya’s unexplained stay in Geneva drags on, the presidency is struggling to silence speculation over his health.