[Daba Finance] Foras.AI invested in Efham.ai, an Arabic-language AI education platform developed by Egypt-based NixAI, as demand grows for artificial intelligence skills across the Middle East and North Africa.
[Daba Finance] AethexAI raised $3 million in pre-seed funding to build voice AI systems for enterprises in Africa and the Middle East, where customer support still depends heavily on phone calls.
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals, is denied entry to the United States.
Activists allege there is a plan to build a car park on protected land belonging to a wildlife sanctuary.
[Namibian] The African Public Relations Association (Apra) and China Media Group have joined the Namibia Press Agency (Nampa) as strategic partners for the Effective Communicators Conference 2026.
Investment projects in AI data centres are proliferating across the continent. Yet these ambitions appear to overstep both demand and the electrical capacity to power these energy-hungry infrastructures.
With slightly more than a year until Kenya’s next general election, President William Ruto faces pressure to make further concessions to his ex-foes-turned-coalition partners in the broad-based government. What will he give in exchange for their support in 2027?
Tourism receipts have hit a record high, but the island’s reliance on long-haul flights, European visitors and a finite coastline leaves the model exposed.
[This Day] There are speculations that the name, Nigeria, has the likelihood to be changed to 'United States of Nigeria' by end of December 2026, that is, under the current political dispensation. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PMB) has reportedly denied any intention to send a
[Ghanaian Times] West Africa stands at a defining moment in its development journey. The region is richly endowed with mineral resources, a youthful population, and growing industrial ambition. At the same time, it faces rising energy demand, climate vulnerability,
As cross-border deals surge and local pension funds grow, Yvonne Ike explains how Africa’s capital markets are changing – and what is still holding them back.
As African aviation braces for rapid growth, the world’s largest carriers are positioning themselves – each in its own way – to capture a share of the market.
[spotlight] Propelled by an early vision to help others, Dr Abba Mallum tells Spotlight about his roots in Borno State, about opportunities in Stellenbosch and Durban, and about his pioneering PhD in radiotherapy and oncology.
Malawi is among several African nations transporting their citizens out of the country following reports of violence against migrants.
[New Times] The Léopards, DR Congo's national football team, endured a painful campaign at the 1974 FIFA World Cup in West Germany. Their Yugoslav coach, Blagoje Vidinić, had earned praise for leading the squad to victory at the 1974 Africa Cup of Nations.
US Congress looks to restaff the Africa bureau while raising the alarm on Sudan and the Sahel.
R100m was approved for earthquake victims in Türkiye and Syria. Not a cent was disbursed. The episode offers a window into a fund that holds more than R800m in assets, has accumulated large surpluses, and continues to channel resources in ways that appear more aligned with
[CAF] Cape Verde are preparing for the most significant moment in their football history after qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time.
[CAF] Senegal head to the FIFA World Cup 2026 as one of Africa's strongest contenders, with the Lions of Teranga aiming to build on a proud recent history at the global finals.
[Premium Times] Nigerian officials say over 1,000 citizens have registered to be evacuated and will no longer pay for their flights.
[WFP] In his new role as WFP's Acting Executive Director, Carl Skau gives his take on a global hunger crisis where conflict, rising costs and funding cuts are pushing food insecurity higher while aid struggles to keep pace.
[The Conversation Africa] When the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on June 11, 2026, matches will be played across 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Millions of fans will arrive through multiple airports and will pack into stadiums, airports, hotels, bars and public
[UN News] The United Nations paused on Friday to pay tribute to the more than 4,500 peacekeepers who lost their lives in the line of duty over the past 78 years.
[The Conversation Africa] "Today, everyone recognises that trade is as much a security issue as an economic one."
Kenya’s controversial government-to-government fuel agreement faces mounting pressure as Middle East supply disruptions and domestic opposition challenge its long-term viability.
[UN News] Night has fallen over the town of Zémio, in the east of the Central African Republic. In a few hours, the December 2025 presidential election is due to take place, but the rebels of the "Azande Ani Kpi Gbe" (AAKG) militia have launched an offensive to seize the city
[RFI] Algeria enter the first 48-team World Cup as Africa's third-highest ranked side. In the seventh instalment of a nine-part series on African teams at the 2026 World Cup, RFI looks at a country making its fifth appearance on football's biggest stage.
[RFI] Senegal enter the first 48-team World Cup as Africa's second best side in the Fifa rankings. In the sixth instalment of a nine-part series on African squads at the tournament, RFI looks at a nation making its fourth appearance fresh from heartbreak at the continent's Cup
[Leadership] The recently concluded Africa Forward Summit held between 11th and 12th of May, 2026 in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital co-chaired by France and Kenya, has opened a vista of opportunities to ramp up investments in critical sectors for Africa and France, especially in
Fans across the world say US travel bans and visa regulations make them feel excluded from the World Cup.
He made the announcements in a national address as tensions rise over anti-foreigner marches.
