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Africa: Govt Protests Ill-Treatment of Nigerians in South Africa
[This Day] The Federal Government on Monday registered its displeasure over the ill- treatment of Nigerians living in South Africa, insisting Nigerian citizens residing in the country have been unfairly targeted, harassed and subjected to unjust treatment.
Africa: South Africa Gears Up for Africa's Biggest Aerospace and Defence Showcase
[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa has declared itself ready to host the 13th biennial Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) trade exhibition and airshow, as the country marks 100 days to go before the continent's premier aerospace and defence event takes place.
Africa: Most Africans Continue to Experience Economic Hardship, Despite Signs of Recovery
[Afrobarometer] Government performance ratings improve slightly, but still overwhelmingly negative.
Africa: Why Sustainable Alternatives to Plastic Are Struggling to Compete
[UN News] Plastic pollution is choking the ocean, but sustainable alternatives - including seaweed - remain held back by tariffs, fragmented regulations and the overwhelming market advantage enjoyed by fossil fuel-based plastics.
Africa: Countries Urged to 'Go Further, Faster' and Deliver On Climate Commitments
[UN News] The United Nations climate chief called on Monday for countries to step up action to implement existing commitments, warning that fossil fuel dependency is deepening economic instability and exposing vulnerable communities to worsening climate impacts.
Africa: HIV Enters the Brain and Doesn't Leave - Paradoxically, Drugs Intended to Reduce Brain Inflammation Increase Virus Levels
[The Conversation Africa] HIV can damage the brain and cause memory and cognitive problems. And once HIV enters the brain, it does not leave.
Africa: Foras.Ai Backs Arabic Ai Education Platform Efham.Ai
[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.
Africa: Aethexai Raises $3m for Voice Ai in Africa and Middle East
[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 Artan barred from entering US
Omar Artan, who was set to be the first Somali to referee at the World Cup finals, is dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States.
Kenya's ex-chief justice arrested at protest against building on national park
Activists allege there is a plan to build a car park on protected land belonging to a wildlife sanctuary.
Africa: Africa, China Media Groups Join Nampa Conference
[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.
Google, Amazon, Cassava… The delirious rush towards African AI data centres
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.
Kenya: Can Ruto win 2027 if Mt Kenya voters abandon him?
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?
Can Mauritius keep squeezing more from its tourism miracle?
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.
Africa: Futility of United States of Nigeria - The Need to Go Beyond United States of America and United States of Africa
[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
Africa: Responsible Mining and Power As a Catalyst for the Acceleration of West Africa's Sustainable Development
[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,
Yvonne Ike (Bank of America): ‘We work with the most ambitious companies on the continent’
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.
Air France, Qatar Airways, Emirates: Three airlines, three very different bets on Africa
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.
Africa: Abba Mallum - the Nigerian Oncologist Helping to Fight Cancer in KZN and Across Africa
[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.
Malawians repatriated from South Africa amid xenophobia concerns
Malawi is among several African nations transporting their citizens out of the country following reports of violence against migrants.
Ebola cases rise in Congo, as government revives travel restrictions
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak is spreading at an unprecedented pace, Africa CDC warns.
Africa: FIFA World Cup - Why an African Nation Could Lift the 2026 Trophy
[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-Africa Week Ahead: State Department overhaul invests in Africa, languages and minerals
US Congress looks to restaff the Africa bureau while raising the alarm on Sudan and the Sahel.
The curious case of South Africa’s African Renaissance Fund
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
Africa: Cape Verde Ready to Make History With a First Appearance On Football's Biggest Stage
[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.
Africa: Senegal Have the Quality to Go Far At the FIFA World Cup 2026
[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.