Washington is driving false claims of a white genocide against South Africa because of its stance against Israel, just as it designated Iran a state sponsor of terrorism, Iran’s deputy foreign minister has said.
[IPS] United Nations -- Remarks by Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of the Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), at a High-level Meeting in the General Assembly Hall, 22 June 2026
Sixteen pupils, aged between 15 and 18, died when a fire broke out in a dormitory at Utumishi Girls' School last month.
CIB Kenya’s new CEO faces a high-stakes balancing act as unexpected local tax proposals threaten the organic growth strategy meant to meet strict new capital requirements without relying on its Egyptian parent company.
[New Times] Faced with shrinking aid budgets and shifting donor priorities, African governments are exploring new ways to finance development, from mobilising pension funds to attracting private investment and strengthening regional partnerships.
The Angolan president has not formally abandoned his mediation effort, but Kinshasa’s counterproposal has left Luanda frustrated and the dialogue plan in limbo.
[Foroyaa] The ECOWAS Parliament has adopted a series of resolutions and recommendations aimed at expanding access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy in rural communities across West Africa, with lawmakers calling for accelerated investment in renewable energy to
From Washington to Moscow and Beijing to Tel Aviv, Cairo has mastered the art of being everyone’s partner and no one’s pawn.
[State Department] President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday urged member countries of the African Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) to speak with one voice to promote Africa's collective interests, ensure value addition, and prevent the continent from becoming merely a source of raw
[The Conversation Africa] Only about 57% of the people in Africa have access to electricity, the vast majority of them in sub-Saharan Africa. To meet the United Nations goal of everyone having access to affordable electricity by 2030, African countries will need to rapidly
[UN News] Conflict, displacement and climate shocks are disrupting education for an estimated 258 million school-aged children and adolescents worldwide, raising fears that millions risk losing not only years of schooling but future opportunities altogether, according to a new
[African Arguments] On February 27, 2026, the Keiyo Indigenous Community filed a formal grievance with the United Nations Development Programme's Social and Environmental Compliance Unit, alleging that a $2.68 million conservation project was being constructed across their
Ghana correspondent Thomas Naadi reports from Black Star Square in Accra.
England fans have been left frustrated by the goalless draw against Ghana, but were Thomas Tuchel's side fortunate not to have given away a penalty?
The scale and brutality of the sexual attacks is unprecedented and aimed at terrorising communities, the UN says.
[Nile Post] Spiro, one of Africa's leading electric vehicle (EV) and clean energy infrastructure platform, has announced the successful completion of its latest funding round, raising $270 million to support the expansion of its e-mobility and energy ecosystem across the
[Nile Post] Cabinet ministers, Permanent Secretaries and heads of government agencies have concluded an inspection tour of key oil, gas and Africa Cup of Nations 2027 projects in the Bunyoro sub-region, expressing satisfaction with the pace of implementation.
[This Day] Everyone talks of the power of social media. It is undeniable. Experts point out that while it holds incredible potential for good, it also has a dangerous capacity for harm.
Niger, along with Mali and Burkina Faso, had called the ICC an "instrument of neo-colonialist repression".
[New Times] Eastern Africa recorded exceptionally strong growth in exports in 2025, with the UN Economic Commission (UNECA) estimating that total regional exports have increased by approximately 14.5 per cent in 2025.
[WHO] The World Health Organization (WHO) today calls on countries to expand newborn screening for birth defects, highlighting how early detection and treatment can save lives and reduce lifelong disability for millions of children.
[UCT] The University of Cape Town (UCT) has retained its position as the top university in South Africa and on the African continent in the 2026-2027 US News Best Global Universities Rankings, released on 17 June 2026. UCT was also ranked among the world's top 100 universities
Once dismissed as eyesores to be bulldozed, Accra’s informal settlements are now coveted terrain — for votes, commerce, and capital. Who is cashing in?
[Ghanaian Times] The Estonian Business Angels Network (EstBAN), one of Europe's most active early-stage investor networks, has confirmed its partnership with the Pan African AI & Innovation Summit (PAAIS) 2026.
[Ghanaian Times] Child Rights International (CRI) has called for a ban on social media access for children under the age of 17, following findings from a recent study which revealed high levels of screen use among children and growing exposure to online risks.
Leaving the EU was meant to free Britain to build new trade ties across Africa. A decade on, the ‘Global Britain’ pitch has run up against disappointing commercial results.
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Under pressure over security, Niger’s strongman is putting national interest before Sahelian solidarity. His outreach to Algeria and Benin marks a striking turn – even if old anti-French reflexes remain intact.
[Leadership] Mohamed Salah inspired Egypt to a landmark 3-1 comeback victory over New Zealand on Monday, securing the Pharaohs' first-ever FIFA World Cup win and sending them to the top of Group G.
[Leadership] Cape Verde's remarkable FIFA World Cup debut continued on Monday as the tournament newcomers battled to an entertaining 2-2 draw with two-time champions Uruguay in Miami, strengthening their hopes of a place in the knockout stages.
"Please do not take money away because you are taking lives away," Winnie Byanyima said.
[This Day] Nseobong Okon-Ekong argues that companies should be assessed based on their contributions to the nation
[African Union] The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf this morning received H.E. Ali Akbar Rezaei, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of #Iran to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the African
[Vanguard] The Cocoa and Coffee Farmers Alliance Association of Africa, COCEFAAA, has warned that global cocoa prices could rise above $10,000 per tonne again as multinational food companies channel investments into laboratory-grown cocoa instead of supporting smallholder
Winger Antoine Semenyo's football journey began in the English lower leagues. BBC Sport charts his rise from Bath City to the World Cup.
Edgar Lungu's family and the Zambian government remained in dispute 12 months after he died.
[Ghanaian Times] African countries must increasingly rely on their own resources and institutions to drive development as international aid continues to decline, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised.
[New Times] More than two decades after African countries agreed to liberalise air travel, the continent's skies remain among the least connected in the world.
[New Times] Rwanda international Clément Niyigena is closing in on a move away from APR FC, with several North African clubs vying for the defender's signature ahead of the new season.
[New Times] As Africa's financial landscape continues to evolve, Rwanda is positioning itself as a leading hub for cross-border investment and financial innovation through the Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC).
[ISS] Conflict, mistrust and closed borders are hindering the containment of Ebola in DRC and neighbouring countries.
[UN News] As a deadly heatwave continued to grip Europe on Tuesday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued an impassioned appeal for more ambitious global action on climate change caused by fossil fuels, to prevent irreversible damage.
[This Day] In a bid to meet lending needs across Africa and fund Nigeria's infrastructure development, 10 leading banks in Nigeria borrowed N7.81 trillion (current/non-current) from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), among other
[This Day] The US Government through the State Department will offer a "premium" expedited service for foreigners seeking business or tourist visas to come to the United States that will set applicants back $750, including the initial fee of $185, it was learnt.
[This Day] Former World Footballer of the Year, George Weah, has described FIFA's fight against racism and hate speech as the best thing to happen to football.
[New Times] For a continent that speaks passionately about integration, Africa remains remarkably difficult to navigate by air.
International diplomacy is (finally) having a moment in Sudan. Can the Quintet avoid a new RSF massacre in El Obeid?
Despite sophisticated surveillance systems, experts say gang violence in Cape Town is sustained by weak institutions, poverty and a lack of trust between communities and law enforcement.