Two Russians handed down jail terms for terrorism and spying in Angola
The two, a political consultant and a translator, denied allegations of fomenting protests last year.
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Frannie Leautier: A global vision and a human touch
A former vice-president of the African Development Bank who spent time at the World Bank before joining the merchant bank SouthBridge, Frannie Leautier is one of the most influential figures in African development finance.
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger launch bid for 2032 Afcon
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger - three countries led by military governments - submit a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations.
Africa: Ai's Growth Potential in Africa Hinges On Electricity, Connectivity and Skills, IMF Says
[Reporter] Artificial intelligence could increase Sub-Saharan Africa's economic output by about four percent over the next decade, but only if governments make substantial investments in electricity, internet connectivity and digital skills, the International Monetary Fund said
Africa: Saidu B. Samaila & Co. Chartered Accountants Partners With Chamco Digital LLC To Launch AI & Cloud Technology Workforce Training Programme
[Saidu B. Samaila & Co.] Saidu B. Samaila & Co. Chartered Accountants, through its Training & Management Consulting Division, has entered into a strategic partnership with Chamco Digital LLC, a Microsoft Solutions Partner headquartered in Houston, Texas, to launch a
Mysterious white foam draws crowds on Nigerian highway
The environmental agency has warned people to avoid going near the substance as it could pose a health risk.
Ipswich sign Diop from Fulham
Ipswich Town sign Morocco defender Issa Diop from Fulham for £8.5m
Africa: Was the World Cup 2026 a Success?
[This Day] The straight-forward, honest and correct answer to the question raised above is:
Why Africa remains on the sidelines of the world’s M&A boom
While mergers and acquisitions deals are surging worldwide, African private equity has sunk to its lowest level in four years. A gap that neither the wider economic climate nor AI looks likely to close any time soon.
Cocaine worth $370m seized in Liberia's biggest-ever drugs bust
The seizure follows a long-running investigation into drug-trafficking networks, police say.
South African hearing postponed for British-Zimbabwean triple murder suspect
Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, accused of killing his wife and two daughters, is in custody in South Africa.
EU blacklist: 20 years of pressure on African airlines
Two decades after it was set up, the European Union’s ‘blacklist’ has reshaped African aviation from top to bottom. Safety standards have moved forward, yet more than half the airlines barred from flying in Europe are still African.
US cotton exports: Trump-proof solution or poison pill for AGOA?
The ‘America First’ push to replace Chinese-made fabrics presents a challenge and an opportunity for Africa’s textile industry.
Africa: Africa Can Grow Faster With AI - If It Moves Now
[IPS] Washington DC -- A farmer in Kenya gets weather and planting advice on a basic phone. A teacher in Nigeria uses a chatbot to help students catch up in math. South Africa's revenue authority uses data analytics to better target tax audits. These are not futuristic examples
Africa’s pension funds have the money. Can PIDG make it investable?
After a $26m exit from Nigeria’s InfraCredit, Philippe Valahu plans to help build as many as 10 guarantee platforms by 2030 – drawing domestic savings into long-term, local-currency infrastructure.
Kenya’s Treasury to take over KQ debt ahead of long-awaited equity investors
Kenya’s National Treasury is preparing to absorb and restructure Kenya Airways’ debt to clear the way for a $1.5bn investor-led turnaround.
UK-Africa: ‘The relationship has to be mutually beneficial’ – Ben Ainsley
Amidst greater African demands for sovereignty, the United Kingdom is building on its strengths to stand out from the competition, says the acting trade commissioner for Africa.
Africa: Africa Now World's Hunger Capital, As Global Hunger Falls for Third Year
[Vanguard] Global hunger declined for the third consecutive year in 2025, but Africa has emerged as the epicentre of the world's food crisis, with the continent now accounting for the highest number of hungry people globally, a new United Nations report has revealed.
Africa: Nigerian MP Hails Ethiopia As Leading Light in Africa's Democracy
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia is the leading light in democracy for Africa, Nigerian House of Representatives Member, Agbedi Frederick, said.
Africa: Ethiopia's Deputy PM Arrives in Ghana for AU Extraordinary Health Summit
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh has arrived in Accra to attend the Extraordinary Summit of African Union Heads of State and Government on Health.
Africa: Critical Minerals - the Hidden Resources Powering the Clean Energy Future
[UN News] Why are critical minerals suddenly at the centre of global politics?
Africa: Global Hunger Declines Again but Progress Remains Uneven Across Regions
[UN News] Global hunger declined for a third consecutive year in 2025 showing that progress is possible, but gains remain fragile and far too slow to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the 2030 deadline.
Africa: The Challenge of Women's Empowerment in Africa: Wide Gaps Still Limit Opportunities for Rural Women
[Afrobarometer] In education, asset ownership, and access to technological and financial resources, the urban-rural divide compounds the gender gap.
UK humanitarian worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital
The health worker was evacuated to the UK from the DR Congo after being potentially exposed to the virus.
Great Apes kiss and cuddle to keep the peace, says study
Hugging before stressful events may be an ancient way of building trust, say scientists studying apes.
Why WhatsApp usernames could upset Somalia's anti-terror fight
People will be able to chat without revealing their contact number once the new feature is rolled out.
Africa: Ballon d'Or 2026 Ranking - Yamal Emerges Favourite After Spain's World Cup Triumph
[Vanguard] Spain's World Cup triumph has propelled Lamine Yamal to top of the Ballon d'Or 2026 rankings.
Africa: Superb Spain Rule the World, Overwhelm Argentina
[Vanguard] Spain finally broke Argentina's dogged resistance in extra time to win the men's World Cup for the second time with a 1-0 victory.
Ethiopian police arrest alleged leader of multi-million-dollar trafficking ring
Mohammed Tahir has yet to comment on allegations he led a multi-million-dollar ring using torture to get money.
