African fans face World Cup issues despite visa bond U-turn
The Trump administration waives a $15,000 visa bond for fans from five countries who have World Cup tickets, but African fans still face challenges.
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Africa: WHO Says Hantavirus Ship Operation Completed, Monitoring to Continue
[UN News] A complex international operation to disembark and repatriate passengers from the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius has concluded in Tenerife, with the World Health Organization (WHO) praising Spain's leadership while warning that global coordination must continue in the
Africa: Africa's Travel Indaba Remains a Game Changer
[SAnews.gov.za] South African National Parks (SANParks) chairperson Beryl Ferguson says Africa's Travel Indaba is more than a marketplace - it remains a melting pot for initiatives that expand the horizons of the tourism industry.
Former Nigerian minister sentenced to 75 years in rare corruption verdict
Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman was convicted last week - but the authorities do not know his whereabouts.
Africa: Ghana to Repatriate 300 Citizens After Xenophobic Incidents in South Africa
[RFI] Ghana has announced it will evacuate 300 of its citizens from South Africa, following a spate of xenophobic incidents and protests against immigration across the country in recent weeks.
Africa: Macron Announces Paris Funding Conference to Support African Peace Efforts
[RFI] A conference on financing the African Union's peace efforts will be held in Paris by the end of this year, French President Emmanuel Macron said while on a visit to Ethiopia.
Africa: What Economists Say About Impact of Africa CEO Forum
[New Times] The Africa CEO Forum could give local firms access to capital, partnerships, and regional markets, economists who spoke to The New Times have said.
Africa: Africa Must Act Together, Not Merely Analyse Global Crises - Kagame
[New Times] President Paul Kagame has called on African leaders to move beyond analysing global crises and instead take coordinated action, saying the continent must respond more decisively to a rapidly shifting geopolitical and economic environment.
Africa: KNH Murder Suspect Kalombotole Could Be Sent to South Africa for Mental Assessment
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A court has ordered a fresh psychiatric evaluation for murder suspect Kennedy Kalombotole following conflicting medical reports on his mental fitness, with the judge indicating that he could be referred to South Africa for further assessment if local
Africa: Lafarge Africa to Become Hbm Nigeria After Huaxin Takeover
[Daba Finance] Lafarge Africa Plc shareholders have approved a plan to rename the cement maker HBM Nigeria Plc, marking the formal shift to its new Chinese majority owner.
Africa: Renewvia Plans $750m Solar Mini-Grid Expansion in Africa
[Daba Finance] Renewvia Energy Corp. plans to expand its solar-powered mini-grid business into Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, as private companies move to close Africa's electricity access gap.
Africa: BGFI Holding Lists On Central Africa's Bvmac Stock Exchange
[Daba Finance] BGFI Holding Corporation listed on the Bourse des Valeurs Mobilières de l'Afrique Centrale on May 7, becoming the first multinational from the CEMAC region to join the exchange's equities market.
Africa: In Addis Ababa, Guterres Urges Reforms to Give Africa Stronger Global Voice
[UN News] Africa's rising influence is being constrained by outdated global institutions, unfair borrowing costs and cascading global crises, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned in Addis Ababa, as the United Nations and African Union reaffirmed their strategic
Africa: Lawmakers From Three Continents Demand Action, Not Pledges, On Population and Health
[IPS] Cairo -- The word heard most often at a two-day parliamentary forum in Cairo last week was not "commitment"; it was "follow-up." And the difference mattered.
Africa: Africa's Economies Must Reform Financial Systems to Unlock Industrial Growth - Oyedele
[Premium Times] The Minister warns that Africa remains trapped by a "prejudice premium" in global finance, calling for urgent reforms to unlock affordable capital and drive industrial growth across the continent.
Africa: Africa CEO Forum - What People Say, Expect
[New Times] The Africa CEO Forum has opened in Kigali, bringing together thousands of delegates from across the continent and beyond.
Africa: All You Need to Know About the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026
[Cosafa] Africa's next generation of football stars will once again step into the spotlight when the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 kicks off on 13 May and runs until 02 June 2026.
Africa: Gold for Kenya At Africa Championships As Medal Harvest Begins
[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, May 13, 2026 - Kenya collected its first medals at the African Championships in Accra, Ghana courtesy of Kelvin Chesang' and Silas Senchura.
Africa: FIFA World Cup - U.S. Drops Bond Requirement for Ticket Holders
[DW] Fans from five African World Cup qualifying nations with valid tickets are exempt from paying a hefty bond. But fans from several other countries still face major hurdles to seeing their teams play in the United States.
Africa: France-Nigeria Trade Hits $4.7 Billion As Tinubu Pushes for Jobs, Infrastructure Gains At Africa Summit
[Premium Times] The president says growing trade and investment ties between Nigeria and France must now deliver concrete economic benefits, including jobs, industries, infrastructure and expanded private sector investment.
Africa: Museveni Urges African Political Parties to Prioritise Wealth and Job Creation
[Nile Post] President Museveni has called on African political parties to prioritise wealth creation, science, technology, and job creation if the continent is to overcome poverty and safeguard its independence.
Africa: Tinubu Arrives Kigali for Two-Day Summit On Africa CEO Forum
[This Day] President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday departed Nairobi, Kenya for Kigali, the Rwandan capital, ahead of the 13th edition of the Africa CEO Forum, which begins on Thursday.
Africa: In Malawi, Expanded Electricity Access Is Improving Livelihood and Creating Business Opportunities
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Africa: West Africa's $11bn Health Market Under Pressure As Experts Push Local Supply Chains
[Vanguard] West Africa's fragile healthcare supply chain has come under fresh scrutiny as industry leaders, investors and policymakers prepare to converge in Lagos for the 2026 edition of the World Health Expo Lagos 2026 amid rising concerns over import dependence, foreign
Africa: AU, UN Reaffirm Strategic Partnership for Peace and Dev't and Global Reform
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The African Union and the United Nations have reaffirmed their strategic partnership as a cornerstone for advancing peace and security, human rights, and sustainable development.
Africa: Africa CEO Forum Kicks Off in Kigali
[New Times] African political and business leaders, investors, and senior executives are gathering in Kigali for the opening of the 2026 edition of the Africa CEO Forum on May 14, setting the stage for two days of high-level discussions on Africa's economic future.
Africa: AU and UN Missions Warn Sudan Faces Deepening Atrocities - - Call for Ceasefire, Justice, Civilian Rule
[Dabanga] Banjul, the Gambia -- African and United Nations investigators have warned that the war in Sudan is spiralling into a wider catastrophe marked by ethnic cleansing, starvation, sexual violence, and attacks on civilians, while urging the international community to
'They shot my neighbour in the head' - the lakeside city traumatised by war
Rebel fighters and Rwandan troops are accused of committing atrocities after capturing the DR Congo city of Uvira in December.
Africa: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - How They Stack Up On Reusing Waste
[The Conversation Africa] The global economy still largely follows a simple pattern: extract natural resources, manufacture products, use them and then throw them away. This "take, make, dispose" model has driven economic growth for decades. But increasing use of resources has
Africa: Agriculture in Africa - Science and Research Can't Make an Impact Without Investment and Good Policies
[The Conversation Africa] Agriculture is the lifeblood of Africa. More than 60% of African households depend directly or indirectly on the land for their livelihoods. And the continent has nearly 60% of the world's uncultivated arable land.
Africa: 100 Million African Children Are Not in School. What's Driving the Trend and How to Reverse It
[The Conversation Africa] Many countries across Africa have embraced universal basic education policies in recent decades. But recent data has revealed that more than 100 million children and adolescents remain out of school, out of a total potential population of 469 million.
Africa: 'I'm Incredibly Proud of My Record' On Africa, Macron Tells RFI
[RFI] French President Emmanuel Macron says he is proud of how France's relationships with countries in Africa have evolved under his leadership. Speaking to RFI at the close of the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi, Kenya, he hailed progress towards a "partnership of equals".