World's oldest president reshuffles army as his absence stokes unease
Cameroon's president has been absent for two months while his team denies rumours about his health.
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Ruto’s running mate dilemma in Kenya: Keep Kindiki or cut him loose?
As Mt Kenya slips towards Rigathi Gachagua and pressure mounts from Western Kenya for the deputy presidency, William Ruto must decide whether Kithure Kindiki remains his best bet for re-election or whether a new running mate is needed to secure a second term.
Zimbabwe funeral held for family believed to have been murdered in the UK
Relatives describe the mother as "the family's pride and joy".
Africa: The Cost of Dirty Air, and Africa's Search for Solutions
[Independent (Kampala)] Africa has no shortage of evidence that polluted air is harming people's health, slowing economic growth and placing an increasing burden on cities already grappling with rapid urbanisation. What the continent lacks, experts say, is the investment and
Africa: SADC's 2026 Summit Must Tackle Migration Head-On
[ISS] The 17 August meeting in Durban should turn shared history and economic interdependence into coordinated action against xenophobia.
European governments panic after mass crossings into Ceuta test Moroccan ties
Five years after the 2021 Ceuta crossing triggered a diplomatic rupture between Madrid and Rabat, 30 July’s deadly scenes in the tiny Spanish enclave thrust Morocco back to the centre of Europe’s migration debate. But Spain quietly resolved the crisis and most people returned.
Deadly landslide hits Ethiopia mountain monastery during prayer service
It sent rocks and earth crashing on to those praying at an overnight service, the authorities say.
Africa: Africa's Biggest IPO Nears As Dangote Refinery Files for Listing
[Daba Finance] Dangote Petroleum Refinery has filed an initial public offering application with Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission, moving the company closer to a listing on the Nigerian Exchange. SEC Director-General Emomotimi Agama said the refinery's advisers are
How a 22-year-old Ghanaian-American turned thesis into a $100m investment opportunity platform
What began as Nana Barwuah’s Princeton senior thesis on SME financing has evolved into Afrovest, a platform connecting high-growth African businesses with global investors and bringing together more than $100m in aggregate fundraising ambitions.
What Liberia can teach a world in search of peace
At a time when many question whether sustainable peace is still achievable, Liberia offers a quiet but powerful reminder that even the deepest wounds of conflict can heal.
Africa: Over Half of Africa's Cybercrimes Are AI-Enabled - Interpol
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- More than half of all cybercrimes reported across Africa are now AI-enabled, the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) has revealed, warning that digital attacks have rapidly evolved into an industrialized, borderless ecosystem that is
Africa: Speaker Calls for Stronger Parliamentary Cooperation to Advance Africa's Agenda 2063
[Parliament of South Africa] The Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Thoko Didiza, has called for stronger parliamentary cooperation across the African continent to advance Africa's Agenda 2063. She was addressing the opening of the 26th Conference of Speakers of National and
The Malami case: How Nigeria’s corrupt elites lose their mansions but keep their freedom
Disillusioned by decade-long criminal trials against corrupt elites, authorities are aggressively pursuing civil forfeiture. But recovering billions without securing convictions risks turning asset recovery into a substitute for justice.
West Africa: Market Cartels Undermining West Africa's Economy - ECOWAS
[Leadership] The Economic Community of West African States Regional Competition Authority (ECOWAS-ERCA) has warned that price-fixing, market allocation and anti-competitive practices were undermining economic integration and driving up the cost of goods across West Africa.
Africa: Mothers Still Lack Support to Breastfeed, UN Warns
[UN News] Breastfeeding rates are rising worldwide, but millions of mothers and families still lack the services and protection they need to feed their babies safely, the UN has warned.
Africa: Libya's Elite Pact
[African Arguments] In mid-June of 2026, the two rival factions claiming to be Libya's official government agreed to a power sharing deal. In it, Prime Minister Abdul Dbeibah, the leader of the internationally recognised Government of National Unity (GNU) based in Triopli in
I left my wife and twins behind - why this Nigerian man fled South Africa
Nigerian Richard Itoro is one of tens of thousands who have abandoned their lives in South Africa.
EU calls for stronger borders after Ceuta migrant crossings
Ursula von der Leyen has called for action ahead of an urgent EU interior ministers meeting to discuss the issue.
TotalEnergies sues Nigeria over $554m petroleum profit tax demand
TotalEnergies has launched a legal challenge against Nigeria’s tax authorities and the NNPC over a disputed N75.2bn tax assessment, saying it breaches a long-standing offshore project financing agreement.
Africa: Africa's Premier Information Integrity Summit to Take Place in Nairobi in October 2026
[Africa Check] Africa's premier information integrity summit to take place in Nairobi in October 2026
Why Afreximbank has returned to the dollar
After five years of issuances in yen and yuan, the bank returns to the dollar with a $1.5bn raise. Behind this major comeback lie a restored credit rating and a carefully calculated bet on timing.