[Premium Times] Building on its support for ART X Lagos' landmark tenth anniversary, the Bank continues its partnership with the fair, championing African artistic excellence, cultural heritage and emerging creative talent.
The NGX chief executive tells ‘The Africa Report’ that he wants to turn the country’s stock market into an engine of mass wealth creation. But can one spectacular listing transform the system?
Security at Burkina Faso’s Bissa mine, operated by Nordgold, has become the stage for a rivalry between Russian companies. Letters we obtained show how RSB-Group, now sidelined, is trying to mobilise Burkinabè officials against its competitor.
[Africa CDC] 26 October 2026; OSLO; -- CEPI's Research Preparedness Program, which aims to strengthen regional clinical trial readiness and emergency evidence generation, today announced up to US$8.2 million in additional funding to the Technical Coordinating Partners leading
Weakened by the Kenyan state’s late payments, several East African banks accumulated non-performing loans in 2025, while Moroccan banks saw a notable improvement.
[UN News] Global impunity for journalist killings has risen for the first time in more than a decade, while the growing use of drones is an emerging threat for reporters in conflict zones, according to the latest report from UN cultural organization UNESCO.
A Democratic victory in Congress could reshape Washington’s approach to Africa, putting Trump’s deportation deals, visa restrictions and minerals partnerships under fresh scrutiny. But how much can the opposition undo, and what should African governments and businesses prepare
Bank of Africa and United Bank for Africa share regional and global ambitions. But their strategies, balance sheets and governance reveal two profoundly different lenders.
[Capital FM] Google announced the launch of its new Skilling Africa with Google website designed to expand access to digital and AI skills across the continent and help address the growing demand for AI-ready talent. The offline-capable Skilling App will enable users from all
[New Era] Namibian parliamentarian Tobie Aupindi has urged African countries to move beyond exporting raw materials and invest in technological development, industrialisation, and skills transfer to ensure greater economic benefits from their natural resources.
The attack on Donovan Marx, 50, comes as right-wing groups say there is a genocide of white people - a claim widely discredited.
[Premium Times] Serving as Nigeria's flagbearer, Nwankwo proudly led her compatriots as they marched into the packed Abdoulaye Wade Stadium in Diamniadio
After allegations involving 19 female students, Ghana faces a harder question than whether it needs a sex offenders’ register: why did protection fail before the scandal broke?
Uganda has been helping Somalia battle an insurgency led by the al-Shabab militant group since 2007.
[Leadership] Infrastructure, youth development and investment in human capital emerge as key measures of success as Senegal hosts maiden Youth Olympic Games on African soil
The U.N.'s long-running peacekeeping mission for the disputed Western Sahara ceased operations Sunday after 35 years. Once ruled by Spain, it is claimed by both Morocco and the pro-independence Polisario Front.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- African countries vulnerable to climate change are diverting significant public resources towards debt repayments at the expense of climate action, food security and investments in resilience, according to new reports by ActionAid.
[RFI] The third Russia-Africa Summit took place in Moscow this week, with 48 African nations sending delegations. It comes as Moscow grapples with sanctions and isolation over its Ukraine offensive, while African governments turn to it for security assistance. However,
[RFI] As Senegal opens the 2026 Youth Olympic Games, today, Saturday, International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry has spoken of her pride as an African and the historical significance of the Games - the first to be held in Africa.
[UN News] At the halfway mark to 2030, countries meeting in Armenia have agreed a roadmap to accelerate action for nature, after a global review found the world off track to meet its biodiversity targets.
[The Conversation Africa] The demand for donkey hides has grown exponentially over the past 15 years, driven mainly by demand from China. Lauren Johnston is a specialist on China trade with Africa. She has spent several years looking into the donkey trade, and has just
[RFI] The Youth Olympic Games opened with a spectacular ceremony in Senegal on Saturday, marking the first Olympic event in Africa as the continent seeks a bigger role in international sports competitions.
Ireland captain Lorcan Tucker says his side will have "learned a lot" as Namibia clinch a 3-2 win in the one-day international series in Windhoek.
