Niger: Gunfire and explosions heard in Niamey

Gunfire and explosions were heard overnight from Friday 28 to Saturday 29 August in several parts of Niger’s capital, Niamey, including around the military base next to the international airport.

Africa • 6h

Somali piracy surges as the impact of the US-Iran war ripples outwards

Two ships were seized within four days last week raising to at least 13 the number attacked since January.

Africa • 13h

Africa: WHO Launches Africa Health Data Hub for 47 Countries

[Daba Finance] The World Health Organization has launched a regional health data platform designed to give African governments a single system for tracking health trends, planning services and responding to disease outbreaks. The Regional Health Data Hub was unveiled on August

Africa • 19h

Africa: Africa Brought Deals to Washington - The Test is Whether the Money Moves

[African Business] Washington, DC -- The inaugural Africa Business Investment Summit saw a target of $500m of structured commitments, a royal keynote and an unusually candid accounting of why capital still hesitates.

Africa • 21h

Africa: Wafu B Women's Champions League Qualifiers - Edo Queens, Ampem Darkoa Seal Semi-Final Places

[CAF] Nigeria's Edo Queens and Ghana's Ampem Darkoa Ladies have secured their places in the semi-finals of the WAFU B Women's Champions League qualifiers after maintaining perfect records through their opening two matches in Ouagadougou.

Africa • 22h

KCB, Equity, Absa cut bad loans as Kenya bank profits soar

Falling interest rates and aggressive recovery efforts have helped Kenya’s top banks cut bad loans by KSh65.9bn while delivering record half-year profits.

Africa • 23h