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Idi Amin's grandson fights at Commonwealth Games
The grandson of former Ugandan dictator Idi Amin has caused controversy at the Commonwealth Games after being disqualified for headbutting his opponent.
Drone delivery helps in Rwanda, but only so much
A U.S. company in Rwanda has been providing medical supplies via drone. But even state-of-the-art technology can't overcome a weak health care infrastructure.
Influx of migrants to Ceuta gives Spain diplomatic headache
The incident has sparked concern in Europe while Spain also faces a challenge in balancing its relations with neighbouring Morocco and Algeria.
What triggered the mass migrant crossings into Ceuta?
An estimated 60,000 migrants from Morocco have crossed into Ceuta, with dozens dying during the journey.
Why Africa could back controversial Fifa plan
Fifa's plan to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors has been heavily criticised, but the body running African football is yet to take a side.
UAE’s Etihad stakes its claim in West African skies with Nigeria’s Air Peace
Etihad Airways has signed interline agreements with Air Peace in Nigeria and Africa World Airlines in Ghana. The Emirati carrier is favouring local alliances to take on Emirates and Qatar Airways on the continent.
At least 25 people killed in Algeria bus crash
Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb has visited the hospital where some of thoe injured have been taken.
Senegal-Mali: Why Bassirou Diomaye Faye is getting closer to Assimi Goïta
Ten days after taking over the presidency of ECOWAS, Senegal’s head of state chose Bamako for his first trip abroad. The move reflects a gradual thaw between the sub-regional body and the Alliance of Sahel States countries.
Nigeria date removed from South African pop star Tyla's world tour after boycott petition
Nigerians urged Tyla to cancel her concert in Lagos over anti-migrant protests in South Africa.
Spain's PM blames traffickers after 60,000 migrants reach Ceuta from Morocco
Spain said most had returned to Morocco by Friday evening, as Italy suspended its Schengen agreement on free movement with Madrid.
US admits 'unfortunate error' after mislabelling countries on map of Africa
A State Department presentation at HIV conference put Ivory Coast in East Africa and made Nigeria landlocked.
Africa: Reach a Hand Africa Urges Young People to Participate in National Cleaning Day Drive
[Independent (Kampala)] Masaka -- Reach A Hand Africa (RAHA) has urged young people across the country to actively participate in the government's monthly National Cleaning Day initiative, describing environmental cleanliness as a shared responsibility that is critical to
Africa: Why Africa's Next Growth Story Will Be Built On Intelligence Infrastructure
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Artificial intelligence has captured the world's imagination. Every week brings another breakthrough model, AI assistant or prediction that technology will fundamentally reshape howwe live and work. Yet beneath the excitement lies a more important
Africa: World Public Summit Held in Addis Ababa, First Time in Africa
[ENA] The World Public Summit, underscoring Africa's growing influence in shaping global dialogue and international cooperation, is for the first time holding its summit in Addis Ababa under the theme "A New World: Africa in Shaping a Shared Future."
Africa: AU Urges Continent to Bolster Preparedness to Mitigate Potential Impacts of 2026 El Niño
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The African Union Commission has emphasized today the need for stronger continental preparedness and coordinated action to mitigate the potential impacts of the anticipated 2026 El Niño phenomenon.
Cameroon: Why accusations against Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh are causing a scandal
A deserter facing an arrest warrant for fraud, the former head of Paul Biya’s military intelligence bureau has broken his silence from Europe. His accusations against the secretary-general of the presidency are rocking Yaoundé.
Flutterwave to acquire East African bank as IPO talks delay
After dominating Africa’s digital payments space, Flutterwave is turning to banking in a move that could reshape competition between fintechs and traditional lenders. The company plans to use acquisitions to fast-track its expansion into lending, trade finance and other
DRC-Rwanda: What we know about the FDLR demobilisation plan
The Congolese government has presented a draft agreement paving the way for the dissolution of the group founded by former Rwandan Hutu genocidaires. Kinshasa sees this as a major step forward, while Kigali denounces it as manipulation.
Africa: Wafcon 2026 - Morocco Edge Algeria, Senegal Beat Kenya to Set Up Dramatic Group a Finale
[Premium Times] Morocco claimed derby bragging rights with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Algeria, while Senegal returned to winning ways by edging Kenya by the same scoreline to keep qualification firmly within their grasp
Why Nigeria’s speedy stock trade settlement spooked global capital
The Nigerian bourse has made history as Africa’s first to adopt the fastest stock settlement cycle, but foreign investors are baulking at the unintended consequence of pre-funding, putting the country’s hard-won FTSE Russell Frontier Market reclassification at risk.
Africa: The Climate Pattern Putting Millions At Risk - El Niño Explained
[UN News] El Niño is putting millions of lives at risk in eastern and southern Africa but the UN is ensuring that communities are better prepared to deal with its impact.
Africa: Climate Change is Now an Immediate Threat to HIV Control
[allAfrica] Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -- Evidence is growing that the people most affected by HIV are also the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
Internal rifts threaten Kenya’s United Opposition ahead of 2027
Kenya’s United Opposition faces a daunting task in selecting a consensus presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto, given the divisions among its leaders over the selection process. Will the coalition hold together, or is Kenya headed toward a multi-candidate
Ghanaian tech founder Afrifa takes on Uber and Bolt with VaMijo
Driven by deep continental insight, Ghanaian entrepreneur Nana Osei Afrifa is challenging global tech giants by expanding Afrifanom with VaMijo, which aims to become Africa’s major ride-hailing and courier platform.
South Africa’s $30bn contradiction: Export goods to Africa, then expel her children
The violence and intimidation directed at African migrants in South Africa is morally indefensible. It is also intellectually lazy.