Russian paramilitary carried out air strikes in Mali as rebels advanced, footage shows
Last weekend's attacks came as the Africa Corps withdrew from a key base in northern Mali.
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Africa: Hoshii Int'l Ltd. Unveiled As Gold Partner for 24th Africa Senior Athletics Championship
[Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Mr Kofi Adams, has unveiled Hoshii International Limited as the gold partner for the 24th Africa Senior Athletics Championships to be hosted in Ghana at the University of Ghana Stadium on May 12-17.
Africa: Why Investing in Africa's Media Leadership Is the Best Way to Navigate Disruption
[Daily Maverick] For Africa's media houses, 2026 represents a definitive tipping point. The triple threat of revenue model collapse, platform dependency, and the relentless surge of generative AI has moved from a "future risk" to a daily operational reality. While many
Africa: Lesotho Starts Process of Amnesty for Nationals Banned By South Africa
[GroundUp] Lists to be sent to SA for approval
Africa: Climate-Driven Disruptions to Education in Africa Raise Protection Risks for Millions of Children
[IPS] United Nations -- The escalating global climate crisis has led to an increase in the frequency of climate-induced natural disasters, affecting millions worldwide. As governments struggle to keep up due to persistent funding shortfalls and inadequate preparedness and
France urges citizens to leave Mali after rebel attacks
The UK has issued similar advice, telling citizens who stay, that they do so at their own risk.
Africa: The Race to Mine Critical Minerals for AI and Clean Energy Is Creating 'Sacrifice Zones' That Harm Water and Health of World's Poor
[The Conversation Africa] There is a troubling contradiction at the heart of the global transition to a cleaner, greener, tech-driven future: Modern technologies - everything from AI to wind turbines, as well as cellphones, electric vehicles and defense systems - depend on
Endangered antelopes flown to Kenya from Czech zoo in 'historic homecoming'
The mountain bongo is a rare antelope endemic to Kenyan highland forests, with less than 100 in the wild.
Africa: World Bank Approves $250 Million to Transform Kinshasa's Waste Management and Create Jobs
[World Bank] WASHINGTON, April 28, 2026--The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved $250 million in financing for the Kinshasa Urban Transformation and Jobs Program -- known as Kin la Belle -- to improve solid waste management services and create inclusive
Africa: Guterres Calls On All Stakeholders to 'Turn Tide' On Africa's Challenges
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged all stakeholders across the globe to unite in decisive action, invoking the rallying call "Together, Let Us Turn the Tide for Africa and Our World", to combat the pressing challenges of the
Africa: Mudavadi Calls for End to 'Commercialization of Peace' in Africa, Urges New Mediation Approaches
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged African nations to rethink their approach to conflict resolution, warning against what he described as the growing commercialization and privatization of peace initiatives globally.
Africa: WHO Calls for Stepped Up Action to Eliminate Viral Hepatitis
[UN News] Countries are making measurable progress in combatting viral hepatitis, but the disease remains a major global health challenge, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a new report published on Tuesday.
Africa: Why Do So Many African Women Bleach Their Skin? Study Looks Beyond What They Tell Researchers
[The Conversation Africa] In some African countries, more than 50% of women regularly use skin-lightening products. In South Africa, the rate is 32%, while in Nigeria it's 77%. This dwarfs rates in other regions of the world.
Oil tycoons deny paying bribes to former Nigerian minister
Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of being treated to luxury home stays and lavish spending sprees in the UK, which she denies.
Mali's Russian-backed troops retreat as militant offensive spreads
Mali's worsening crisis sees jihadist and separatist advances, deepening instability and increasing fears of wider Sahel regional collapse.
African migrants warned to close shops during South Africa anti-migrant march
South Africa's president says people's concerns should not "breed... hatred towards fellow Africans".
What next for Mali's military leaders after shock of rebel offensive?
The military came to power to bolster security but the weekend's attacks have brought that into question.
Africa: Stakeholders Chart Path to Ai-Driven Financial Ecosystem in Africa
[Leadership] Stakeholders across Nigeria's financial services and technology sectors at the weekend in Lagos convened at the Fintech Summit 2026, where discussions centred on the implications of innovation, data, and emerging technologies for Africa's financial ecosystem.
Africa: AUC Chairperson Chaired & Oversaw the Opening of the Extraordinary Session, & Swearing in of the Members of the Seventh Legislature of the Pan-African Parliament
[African Union] Representing the Chairperson of the African Union (AU), H.E. Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of Burundi, the Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, chaired & oversaw the opening of the Extraordinary Session, & swearing in of the
Africa: Horn of Africa At 'Dangerous Crossroads,' IGAD Chief Warns
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Horn of Africa is facing a "dangerous crossroads" marked by interconnected conflicts and rising geopolitical competition, the Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, Workneh Gebeyehu, warned on Tuesday, calling for
Kenya's leader backtracks after comments mocking Nigerians' English
He says his words were intended to be a private conversation and were "taken out of context".
Africa: World Leaders React to Washington Gala Shooting - Suspect Named, Detained
[Vanguard] Leaders from around the world have condemned the shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner on Saturday night as an act of political violence and expressed relief that Donald Trump, officials and journalists at the event were unharmed.
Ghana's military hunts those behind convoy attack on northern highway
Three civilians and seven gunmen were killed in an area where there has been a protracted chieftaincy dispute.
Africa: FTSE Reclassification Lifts Ngx Asi By 45.05 Percent Ytd, Ranked Top 2 in Africa
[This Day] The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has emerged the second best performing bourse in Africa buoyed by the recent FTSE Russell reclassification of Nigeria from unclassified to Frontier market status.
Africa: The Hormuz Chokepoint Is Threatening Africa's Food Supply
[ISS] Fertiliser disruption exposes a blind spot that farm-level policy has long ignored - but Africa holds the resources to fix it.