African writing award probe finds 'no evidence' winning story was AI generated
Zimbabwean writer Simbarashe Kundizeza has also vehemently denied the allegation made in a US magazine.
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Greetings from Senegal, where breakdancers are competing in the Youth Olympics
Senegal's breakdancers have been practicing for their country's historic hosting of the Youth Olympic Games this month. It's the first time Africa is hosting an Olympic event.
Nigeria 2027: INEC removes 1.6 million names from voter register
Just over two months before Nigeria’s general elections, the electoral commission says it has purged more than 1.6 million irregular voter records and identified at least 54 staff members suspected of involvement.
Africa: Africa Day At COP31
[African Development Bank (AfDB)] WHAT: The Africa Day High-Level Side Event, at the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). THEME: "Securing Africa's Water: Unlocking the Continent's Climate Resilience
‘We want to invest heavily upstream,’ Dangote says amid $30bn refining expansion
Africa’s richest man says he has the money to become a major Nigerian oil producer as he pushes ahead to spend over $30bn to expand his refinery empire.
Kenya discharges last Ebola patient in major milestone towards virus-free status
The country begins a 42-day countdown to being declared Ebola-free, provided no new cases are recorded.
Egyptian journalist's retrial adjourned as UN warns of 'assaults on press freedom'
Mada Masr editor-in-chief Lina Attalah is being tried on the charge of "publishing false news" and potentially faces imprisonment.
US shows it can’t afford to lose South Africa despite AGOA, G20 exclusions
Departments in the Trump administration as well as America’s digital giants – including Amazon, Google, Meta, OpenAI, Microsoft, SpaceX and Zipline – are making a beeline for Cape Town’s Africa Tech Festival.
Electricity-starved Nigerians hard hit by El Niño as blackout worsens
Low gas supply and falling hydropower output have reduced electricity on the national grid just as officials warn of extreme heat. Households and small businesses are hardest hit.
Eswatini gives illegal foreign businesses 12 months to leave
The law follows the growth of foreign-owned businesses in rural areas.
Africa: How Relevant Is La Francophonie in Today's Global Affairs?
[New Times] As global challenges reshape international relations, the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) is seeking to turn its shared linguistic heritage into greater diplomatic influence, stronger economic ties and practical cooperation.
Ghana’s $9bn jobs bet: 5 questions ahead of the 2027 budget
President John Mahama aims to turn Ghana’s post-bailout recovery into an industrial boom. However, a reckoning in gold trading and a looming debt wall could complicate his $9bn jobs promise.
Africa: The Architecture of Trust - Why South Africa's Ai Accountability Framework Is Fragmented, Not Failing
[Daily Maverick] Trust does not hold itself up. That was the starting premise of a panel that I joined at the inaugural LexisNexis Future of Law Conference in Sandton last week, under the banner "The Architecture of Trust: Accountability in the Intelligent Age". The organisers
Tearful South African Olympian Tatjana Smith switches allegiance to the Netherlands
Tatjana Smith, South Africa's most decorated Olympian, switches allegiance to the Netherlands.
Africa: One in Five Africans Faces Malnutrition, MPs Warn Ahead of Global Summit
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Lawmakers have called for increased investment in indigenous foods and traditional farming systems as part of efforts to address food insecurity and malnutrition across Africa.
Ebola tops 11,000 cases in Congo's deadliest outbreak
Congo's Ebola outbreak has topped 11,000 cases, the government said Wednesday, a stark figure that underscores the severity of the situation as the country grapples with the relentless spread of the disease.
How China uses health diplomacy to expand its influence in Africa
The hospital ship Ji Xiang Fang Zhou has been sailing along the West African coast offering free care. The initiative illustrates the vast ‘health silk road’ that Beijing has been shaping for more than 60 years. Here is a breakdown in infographics.
5 questions to understand the new US security strategy in Cameroon and Nigeria
After withdrawing from Niger and Chad, Washington is reorganising its security setup in the Lake Chad basin as Islamic State advances. Intelligence, drones, air support: we break down its plan of action.
US warns Madagascar over growing military ties with Russia
US general warns the Sahel model-like security deal with Russia could lead to greater instability in Africa.
From Jersey to Somalia... via Liverpool & Man City
BBC Sport charts Jarma Mohamed's surprising football journey from Premier League academies to the Somalia national team, via an app and Jersey Bulls.
Africa: Unicef Executive Director Catherine Russell Remarks At the Paris Peace Forum - Child Summit
[Unicef] New York -- As delivered
From Glencore to the central bank, who are the women driving DRC’s economy?
From the boardrooms of international mining giants to the country’s financial institutions and agribusiness sector, a growing number of Congolese women are taking up influential positions and helping shape the country’s economic future. We profile five leaders driving that
East Africa: IGAD, Germany Renew 30-Year Partnership to Advance Peace and Development in Horn of Africa
[Shabelle] Djibouti -- The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and Germany have reaffirmed their longstanding partnership, pledging to strengthen cooperation on peace, regional integration, resilience and sustainable development across the Horn of Africa.
Benin’s President Wadagni overhauls military high command
Romuald Wadagni promotes officers he worked with as finance minister, including a general who survived last year’s coup attempt.
Africa: U.S. Warns Citizens Against Travelling to 23 Countries
[Leadership] The United States Department of State has advised its citizens against travelling to 23 countries placed under its highest travel warning category, Level 4: Do Not Travel.
Africa: COP31 Opens - Civil Society Demands Rich Countries Pay Up As Climate Justice Hangs in Balance
[groundWork] Friends of the Earth International
Africa: AU President Pledges Support for Sudanese Dialogue, Efforts to Persuade Parties to Participate
[SNA] Bujumbura, (SUNA) - Head of the Sudanese-Sudanese Dialogue Preparatory Committee delegation, Nabil Adeeb, announced that Burundi's President and current Chairperson of the African Union, Évariste Ndayishimiye, had affirmed his support for the Sudanese dialogue and pledged
Africa: Sudanese Dialogue Preparatory Committee Delegation Meets AU Chairperson Ndayishimiye
[SNA] Bujumbura, (SUNA) - A delegation from the Sudanese-Sudanese Dialogue Preparatory Committee, headed by Dr. Nabil Adeeb, arrived in the Burundian capital, Bujumbura, on Tuesday.
Africa: Science Is Getting Closer to Beating Malaria, So What's Still in the Way? 3 Areas Where Action Can Make an Impact
[The Conversation Africa] Malaria elimination has become a realistic objective for an increasing number of countries. Over the past two decades, improved prevention, diagnosis and treatment have reduced deaths from this infectious disease, which is caused by a parasite and
Africa: COP31 - Energy Transition Takes Centre Stage As Countries Map Path Beyond Fossil Fuels
[UN News] The global energy transition took centre stage on the second day of COP31, as countries explored how to move away from fossil fuels, accelerate clean energy and overcome financial and infrastructure barriers standing in the way.
Africa: When Deaths Go Uncounted - WHO Flags Dangerous Blind Spots in Africa's Health Data
[UN News] Quality health data can help authorities to identify emerging threats and take lifesaving action, but a new report reveals critical gaps in Africa's health information systems.
Africa: COP31 - African Development Bank to Co-Lead Global Electrification Finance Initiative
[IPS] Antalya, Türkiye, -- Africa's transition to clean energy received a potential boost at COP31 with the announcement of a new international financing coalition, co-chaired by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and World Bank from 2027.
Africa: Africa Can't Build a Blue Economy Without the Women Who Bring Its Fish to Market
[African Arguments] Before dawn, wherever Africa has a coast or a lake, women wait on the shore for the boats. When the catch lands, our work begins. We smoke, dry, salt or ferment the fish, using skills passed down for generations, and carry it to market. We are more than a
Africa: South Africa's Yoco Secures $100m for Small Business Lending
[Daba Finance] South African payments company Yoco has secured a $100 million (1.6 billion rand) credit facility from US investment firm Victory Park Capital Advisors to expand lending to small businesses. The agreement marks Yoco's first direct debt financing arrangement and
Africa: UK Emerges As Key Base for African Tech Startups
[Daba Finance] TLP Advisory, a cross-border venture law practice, released its third annual report in November 2026, highlighting the United Kingdom as a key international base for African tech companies.
Africa: Ghana Tops West, Central Africa in Maritime Safety Oversight
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana has emerged as the top-performing country in West and Central Africa in maritime safety enforcement after recording the highest proportion of vessel safety violations detected in the sub-region.
Vinícius Jr sends message to Sudan boy who received prosthetic legs after BBC report sparks appeal
Double amputee Zaher told the BBC last year about his favourite footballer and a dream of being able to walk again.
'It can kill us': Kenyans fear impact of El Niño with floods predicted
Forecasters warn that this year's El Niño could be one of the strongest on record, with heavy rain and flooding in Kenya.
Africa: 'Africa Must Expand Value Chain, Expand Mineral Ecosystem'
[Daily Trust] Africa must expand beneficiation, processing and regional value chains and must put its mineral ecosystem together if it intends to become more relevant at the tables where the value of minerals and metals is determined.