Poll: US lags behind China in African hearts and minds
The latest Afrobarometer survey of 38 countries reveals mixed perceptions of American economic and political influence even before the Trump administration’s aid cuts and visa bans.
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Fano’s Kingdom: Inside the insurrection in northern Ethiopia
A behind-the-scenes look at the rebellion led by Amhara nationalists – from Ethiopia’s second-largest ethnic group – who have seized large swathes of the northern region bearing their name.
Africa: Crossed Wires - European Population Collapse and the Economic Cost of Civility
[Daily Maverick] Falling EU fertility, an ageing workforce and cautious regulation threaten Europe's competitiveness; policymakers must balance family policy, skilled immigration and AI-led automation to sustain prosperity.
Africa: A Century of Agricultural Investment in Sudan - Why Has Development Failed?
[African Arguments] This article is translated and adapted from an Arabic article published in Sudanese Online. The ideas reflect arguments presented by the author in his book on agriculture in Sudan.
Africa: Somalia - a Government With One Foot Out the Door
[African Arguments] Somalia's foreign passport crackdown reveals a governance crisis hiding in plain sight
Africa: Archaeology Has Evolved - Four Eras of Understanding Africa's Past
[The Conversation Africa] What is the past? It may seem a simple question to answer, but it is more complex than we might think at first. As science, politics, technologies and ways of thinking change, so does our understanding of what went before.
Africa: As Funding Shrinks, Africa's SRHR Movement Vows Not to Retreat
[allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- As funding shrinks, civic space narrows and opposition to sexual and reproductive rights grows across Africa, advocates are gathering in Mombasa with a simple message: progress cannot be taken for granted.
At least 15 die as boat sinks in Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba
The vessel is said to have overturned after being hit by strong waves.
Sovereign wealth funds on turbulent trajectories in Morocco and Gabon
Ten years after its transformation, Morocco’s Ithmar Capital is still searching for a clear purpose, while the Gabonese strategic investment fund is trying to finally turn the page on the Bongo years.
End of organic expansion? Why Africa’s corporate giants are buying growth, not building
Africa’s corporate giants are increasingly choosing to buy their way into growth rather than build from scratch. From banking and telecoms to energy and consumer goods, a wave of mega-deals is reshaping how companies expand across the continent.
Africa: 'Nigeria's Fintech Ecosystem Has Become One of Africa's Largest'
[This Day] Jessica Erobomhan
Kenya, Botswana, Ghana: Africa’s sovereign wealth fund boom gathers pace
2025 was a record year for sovereign wealth funds on the continent, and the trend is continuing in 2026. Beyond the headlines, do these increasingly popular vehicles have the means to fulfil their ambitions?
South Africa dump site collapse kills 14 suspected illegal miners
The authorities are searching for anyone who may still be trapped under the rubble.
Ethiopia drone strike in north kills three, Tigray sources say
The sources say a school, on a holiday break, was hit but the federal government has not commented.
Africa: Africa Health Agencies Urge Faster Ebola Response in DRC As Cases Rise
[Independent (Kampala)] The Democratic Republic of Congo needs to urgently expand its community-led response to Ebola as new infections and deaths continue to outpace efforts to contain the outbreak, the World Health Organization and Africa Centres for Disease Control and
Africa: Silver Strikers and Zesco Ndola Girls Profiles
[Cosafa] The CAF Women's Champions League | COSAFA Qualifier Botswana 2026 will be played in Gaborone from August 20-29. There are eight teams competing this year as they all seek the single place reserved for the winners at the CAF Women's Champions League continental finals.