Africa: Photos - Presidents Arrive in Kigali Ahead of Africa CEO Forum
[New Times] Several Heads of State and government officials have begun arriving in Kigali ahead of the Africa CEO Forum, which takes place from May 14 to 15.
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Africa: Mahama Returns Home After High-Level Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi
[Ghanaian Times] President John Dramani Mahama has returned to Ghana following his participation in the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya.
Africa: Local Firms Must Leverage the Africa CEO Forum
[New Times] Rwanda will this week once again host the Africa CEO Forum, one of the continent's premier gatherings of business leaders, investors and policymakers. The 2026 edition, scheduled for May 14-15 in Kigali, is expected to bring together more than 2,000 CEOs, investors,
Africa: What to Know About the Africa CEO Forum
[New Times] The 2026 edition of the Africa CEO Forum will be held on May 14 and 15 at the Kigali Convention Centre. It will bring together business leaders, investors, policymakers, and development finance institutions from Africa and beyond.
Afcon final 'deficiencies' dealt with - Motsepe
Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe admits to errors following the chaotic Afcon final between Morocco and Senegal which dented Caf's reputation.
Dozens of dogs rescued and suspect arrested in Uganda after BBC investigation
A BBC investigation exposed how scammers posted social content of dogs in distress to dupe donors into giving money.
Africa: South Africa Welcomes China's Zero-Tariff Preference Scheme
[SAnews.gov.za] The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, has welcomed the announcement by the Government of the People's Republic of China that introduces a temporary zero-tariff preference scheme for 20 non-least developed African countries, including South
Africa: TrustAfrica Sparks Reflection on Governance and Democracy in Africa
[allAfrica] TrustAfrica Sparks Reflection on Governance and Democracy in Africa
Africa: AU Iped Supports Education Data Systems Self-Assessment in DRC
[African Union] The African Union Commission, through its Pan-African Institute of Education for Development (AU-IPED), has opened a three-day workshop in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), from 12-14 May 2026, to support the country in assessing and strengthening
Africa: AUC Chairperson Received the Secretary-General of the United Nations, H.E. António Guterres
[African Union] #Happening: The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received the Secretary-General of the United Nations, H.E. António Guterres, at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa for the 10th African Union-United Nations
Africa: Tourism Boost As Zimbabwe Hosts Africa Skills Week
[New Zimbabwe] ZIMBABWE is poised to reap significant tourism benefits as it prepares to host the African Skills Week (ASW) later this year.
Africa: Inkomoko Ranked Africa's 5th Fastest-Growing Company, Only Rwandan Firm On Ft List
[New Times] Inkomoko has been ranked the 5th fastest-growing company in Africa by the Financial Times (FT), making it the only Rwandan company featured on this year's list.
Africa: Guinea President, Ivorian PM Jet in for Africa CEO Forum
[New Times] President of Guinea, Mamadi Doumbouya, and Prime Minister and Head of Government of Côte d'Ivoire, Robert Beugré Mambé, arrived in Kigali on May 12 ahead of the Africa CEO Forum due on May 14-15.
Africa: Africa's Financial Future Will Depend On Stronger Cross-Border Cooperation - First Deputy Governor
[Ghanaian Times] Africa's financial future will depend on stronger cross-border cooperation, regulatory alignment and sustained investment in digital infrastructure, the First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Zakari Mumuni, has said.
Africa: Is South Africa Ready for Institutional Digital Assets?
[Daily Maverick] Digital assets are no longer a fringe conversation in South Africa's financial sector. At the Luno Institutional Digital Assets Conference (LIDAC26) in Cape Town on 11 June 2026, fund managers, institutional investors, fintech, and payments specialists will
Africa: Boakai Pushes Regional Security, Investment Agenda At Africa Forward Summit in Kenya
[FrontPageAfrica] Nairobi -- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has intensified Liberia's diplomatic engagement at the ongoing Africa Forward Summit 2026 in Nairobi, holding a series of high-level bilateral meetings centered on regional peace, border security, economic cooperation,
Africa: Turaco Among Kenya Firms Ranked Fastest Growing in Africa
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Insurance technology firm Turaco has been ranked among Africa's fastest-growing companies in the latest Financial Times ranking, as Kenyan firms continued to strengthen their presence on the continental list.
Africa: Africa Eyes Shared Prosperity
[Daily News] Nairobi -- TANZANIA has urged African countries to harness their abundant natural resources to build a strong and resilient continental economy, while advocating for global multilateralism that upholds mutual partnerships and sovereign equality.
Africa: Kifc-Dtos Partnership Strengthening Africa's Fund Administration Ecosystem
[New Times] In September 2024, DTOS Group became the first company to receive a Fund Administrator Licence in Rwanda under the aegis of Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC), authorising it to provide fund administration services in the country.
Africa: The Global Epidemic of Violence in an Age of Impunity
[IPS] New York -- Violence has metastasized into humanity's baseline condition. Yet international institutions remain paralyzed by vetoes and rivalry, offering hollow declarations while dehumanization becomes normalized. Coordinated action, not gestures, is desperately needed.
Nigerian film star Alexx Ekubo dies aged 40
The actor was recognised for his contributions to entertainment as well as his humanitarian efforts.
Africa: Tough Start for Kenya At Africa Championships As Rwanda Reign Supreme in Women's 5000m
[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, May 13, 2026 - Kenya started off their medal harvesting campaign at the Africa Championships in Accra in a disappointing note in the women's 5000m on Tuesday night.
Africa: Moses Kuria Hits Back At Gachagua Over Criticism of Africa Forward Summit 2026
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has launched a sharp rebuttal against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua following his criticism of the Africa Forward Summit 2026, accusing him of undermining Kenya's international reputation for political gain.
Africa: Moderator Explains Viral Macron Moment At Africa Forward Summit
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Media executive and summit moderator Marie Lora-Mungai has spoken out about the now-viral moment involving French President Emmanuel Macron at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, saying the incident has largely been misunderstood online.
Ghana to evacuate 300 from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests
The foreign minister says the "distressed" Ghanaians registered with the embassy in Pretoria to be evacuated.
Africa: Tinubu Seeks Global Financial Reforms to Accelerate Africa's Growth
[This Day] President Bola Tinubu yesterday made a special case for stronger economic integration that prioritises Africa's growth and prosperity, highlighting Nigeria's position on the need for reform of the international financial architecture.
Africa: Nearly 10 Times Fewer Nurses - The Stark Reality of Global Healthcare Inequality
[MSF] On International Nurses Day, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is celebrating our nurses and their skills, compassion, and empathy as they accompany patients throughout their healthcare journeys, from new life to end-of-life, wherever they are.
Africa: Echo Network Africa Foundation Eyes Regional Expansion As It Marks Nearly Five Decades of Women Empowerment
[Capital FM] Nakuru -- Echo Network Africa Foundation (ENAF), formerly known as Kenya Women Trust Fund (KWFT), has announced plans to expand its women empowerment programs across East Africa and the wider continent as it seeks to deepen its impact on the lives of women and girls.
Africa: President Ruto Calls for Action On Africa Forward Summit Commitments
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- William Ruto has called on African governments and development partners to translate commitments made during the Africa Forward Summit into tangible progress that improves the lives of people across the continent.
Africa: Africa Forward Summit 2026 Declaration Prioritizes Agriculture and Health Systems
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Africa Forward Summit 2026 Declaration has outlined expanded commitments on agricultural transformation, food security, and resilient health systems as African and French leaders push for stronger cooperation on sustainable development and economic
West Africa: Sahel Adaptive Social Protection Program Launches Next Phase to Accelerate Job Creation and Boost Resilience in the Sahel
[World Bank] Washington -- The Sahel Adaptive Social Protection Program (SASPP) today announced the launch of its third phase (2025-2030), with an ambitious objective to expand sustainable national adaptive social protection (ASP) systems across the Sahel. This next phase will
Africa: Africa Forward Summit - Tunisia Counts On Startups to Build Development Model Based On Innovation, Says PM
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, May 12 -- Tunisia is counting on start-ups to build a development model based on innovation and flexibility, Prime Minister Sarra Zaâfrani Zenzeri said on the sidelines of her participation in the Africa Forward Summit, co-organised by Kenya and
Africa: Somali Foreign Minister Attends Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi
[Shabelle] Nairobi, Kenya -- Somalia's Foreign Minister Abdisaalam Abdi Ali attended the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi on behalf of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, joining African and international leaders at talks focused on strengthening cooperation and reforming global
Africa: Kagame Urges Africa to Take Charge of Its Future
[New Times] President Paul Kagame has called on African countries to take greater responsibility for the continent's development, saying progress will depend less on external promises and more on collaboration among Africans themselves.
Africa: Rachel Ruto Leads African Call for Protection of Children in AI-Driven Digital World At Africa Forward Summit
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- First Ladies from across Africa have issued a strong call for collective action to protect children in digital spaces amid the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and the digital economy.
Africa: Ruto Calls for Win-Win Africa-France Partnership At Nairobi Summit
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has called for a win-win partnership between Africa and France built on mutual respect and shared responsibility.
Africa: From Childhood to University, Economic Inequality Shapes Life Chances Worldwide
[UN News] Economic inequality is leaving a deep mark on children's health, learning and future opportunities - with effects felt well beyond the classroom, the UN Children's Fund UNICEF and the UN education agency UNESCO warned on Tuesday.
Africa: Ambitious Great Green Wall Shows Slow, Steady Progress in Strengthening Landscapes, Improving Livelihoods
[IPS] Garabadu Village, Nigeria -- In 2021, Gadeja Shehu and about a hundred farmers in Garbadu village, Zamfara State in northwestern Nigeria, were invited by officials of the National Agency for the Great Green Wall to plant trees across a large stretch of land in their
Africa: Millions of Farmers in Africa's Great Lakes Region Face Rising Temperatures. Study Predicts How Crop Disease and Pests Could Spread
[The Conversation Africa] Farming in the Great Lakes region of Africa (which includes Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania and Kenya) is challenging because of changing environments and ongoing social and political tensions. These tensions include
Africa: Africa Has the World's Greatest Genetic Diversity, Yet It's Missing From Research - We're Filling the Gap
[The Conversation Africa] Throughout history, most of the world's genomic research has relied on DNA data from people of European ancestry.