[Bird Story Agency] As Africa seeks to capture more value from its natural resources, Ethiopia is building one of the continent's most ambitious cotton-to-clothing value chains. By linking farmers, researchers and manufacturers, the country is demonstrating how cotton can drive
[New Times] Today, Glasgow will once again become the meeting place of the Commonwealth, as athletes and supporters from 56 nations descend on its red-sandstone streets for the Commonwealth Games.
[New Times] Every few months, Africa celebrates another homegrown success story: a scientist wins international acclaim, an entrepreneur secures global investment, a filmmaker earns a prestigious award, or a communications expert lands a global leadership role. We proudly claim
[This Day] Banjul, the Gambia -- Chief Executive Officer of Gabjane Global Resources Limited, Sunday Chukwumanjo Umeoduagu, is set to receive a major continental recognition today, Thursday, July 23, 2026, as he will be honoured with the Golden Star Award for Upliftment of
[Premium Times] Today, our nation is being recognised across the African continent and beyond as a premier pioneer and leader in renewable energy innovation.
The government is under intense pressure to tackle a slew of armed groups, many of whom attack civilians.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport sets a date for a hearing over Senegal's appeal against being stripped of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.
The child stars tell the BBC of their excitement entertaining their biggest crowd yet at the World Cup final.
Ed Hunt, 37 and from the UK, voluteered after seeing news reports of the deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo.
Long-running disputes over lost bags, stranded travellers and unheeded fines culminate in the strongest regulatory ultimatum Morocco’s flag carrier has faced in Africa.
With no progress on implementation of the Washington Peace Accords, Kinshasa has sent a high-ranking diplomat to Europe brandishing a memo signed by the FDLR – undermining some of Kigali’s leverage with Western partners.
He is among more than 130 people detained over planned protests calling for democratic reforms.
[The Point] The President H.E. Adama Barrow Thursday received in audience officials attending the annual Africa Tax Administration Forum Masterclass at the State House.
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The head of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) met the acting U.S. ambassador to Somalia in Mogadishu to discuss the mission's future as it faces growing financial uncertainty, the AU mission said.
[Shabelle] Addis Ababa -- The African Union has asked Somalia to urgently nominate representatives for a series of consultations on the future of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), as the mission faces mounting financial challenges that
[Vanguard] Zenith Bank Plc has been named Africa's Best Bank and Nigeria's Best Bank for the second consecutive year at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, reinforcing its position as one of the continent's leading financial institutions.
[Malaria Consortium] A new study shows how to improve the delivery of seasonal malaria chemoprevention to countries facing barriers, such as extreme weather events or conflict.
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE growing burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) has become one of Tanzania's most pressing public health challenges, with obesity emerging as a major risk factor behind the rising number of people diagnosed with diabetes, hypertension, heart
[Vanguard] A South African court ruled on Friday in favour of President Cyril Ramaphosa's bid to pause impeachment proceedings against him over a scandal involving half-a-million dollars stashed in a sofa at his ranch.
A convoy of Russian armoured vehicles taking the route between Lomé and Bamako, passing through Burkina Faso, shows that Africa Corps has found a workaround after Guinea refused to admit a sanctioned cargo ship.
With 50 countries signed up but intra-African trade still stuck at about 15%, Mene says lower barriers, cheaper logistics and freer movement are vital to building a single African market.
[Ghanaian Times] A travel advisor and network engineer, Nana Kofi Baffour, has called on the African Union (AU) to impose sanctions on South Africa over what he described as persistent xenophobic attacks against other African nationals.
[Ghanaian Times] African Heads of State and Government on Wednesday adopted the Accra Declaration, reaffirming their commitment to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.
The record-breaking primary placement brings external capital into the Nigerian mega-complex for the first time, paving the way for a blockbuster public listing later this year.
Ramaphosa has faced scrutiny following the theft of large sums of cash from his private farm in 2020.
Fearing supply chain disruption and lost export markets, US trade associations demand a truce on political sanctions ahead of Agoa’s 2027 reauthorisation deadline.
South African swimming Chad le Clos says it would be "amazing" to stand alone as the most decorated male athlete in the history of the Commonwealth Games.
Why is a Zulu-language drama taking the world by storm? The Polygamist mixes sex and scandal with a sharp portrait of modern South Africa.
The Senegalese general, who takes up the role on 1 September, is a strategic pick for President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who himself takes on the rotating presidency of the West African organisation.
A high-stakes by-election defeat for the ruling party in the Mt Kenya region has ignited debate on whether President William Ruto should retain Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as his running mate in the 2027 general election. Will Kindiki survive the pressure?
The former Save the Children executive spent more than two decades pushing Britain to lead on global development from outside government. Now, as the country’s new minister for development and Africa, she must convince African partners that London still has the ambition and the
[allAfrica] Twice-yearly injectable lenacapavir has continued to demonstrate exceptional protection against HIV infection.
[MSF] Brazil has hosted clinical trials paving the way for lenacapavir's approval and sale, but the medicine remains widely inaccessible for people there.
Shoreline Energy’s financing for its Italian subsidiary in Algeria proves continental capital and European expertise can bypass traditional global lenders.
[Shabelle] In a defining moment for Somalia's future, the Somali Cabinet has officially ratified the African Youth Charter. This bold step signals hope, progress, and a renewed commitment to empowering the nation's vibrant and resilient young demographic.
[Horn Diplomat] Addis Ababa (Horndiplomat) -- African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf on Thursday condemned attacks claimed by Yemen's Houthi movement against commercial oil tankers in the Red Sea, warning that the escalating violence poses a serious threat to
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The African Union has strongly condemned attacks claimed by the Houthis against commercial oil tankers in the Red Sea.
[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their Strategic Partnership, with discussions focusing on expanding economic cooperation, accelerating the Just Energy Transition and addressing pressing global challenges, including
[Premium Times] Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised about $2.5 billion through a private equity placement that was oversubscribed by 3.7 times, with the proceeds to fund expansion and strengthen its capital structure.
[Daily News] Accra -- PRESIDENT'S Advisor on Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health, Ummy Mwalimu, has participated in a special African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government Summit in Accra, Ghana, focused on accelerating efforts to end AIDS by 2030 and strengthen health
Ethiopia is one of the oldest nations in the world with a rich history of resilience and cultural diversity, which has led to complex ethnic dynamics among numerous groups, including misconceptions about the Amhara people.
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- East Africa's growing appetite for mobile internet continued to fuel Airtel Africa's Mobile Services business during the quarter ended June 30, 2026, helping lift mobile services revenue to $607 million, up from $498 million in the
[UN News] Satellites can now spot major methane leaks from space within days. Yet only 13 per cent of those alerts lead to any response from the governments or companies responsible.
[The Conversation Africa] The training of healthcare professionals shapes the way they relate to their patients, patients' families and the communities they serve. But what if that training doesn't fit the circumstances the professionals work in?
[The Conversation Africa] African grey foam-nest treefrogs (Chiromantis xerampelina) are common across the savannahs and dry forests of south-eastern Africa. Despite their unremarkable outward appearance, these small animals display some of the most intriguing reproductive
They admitted to concealing information and being members of an Islamist militant group.
