South Africa to investigate 'mystery' of planeload of Palestinians
It is not clear who chartered the plane carrying the Palestinians from Kenya to South Africa.
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'The future will take care of itself' - Nketiah on Ghana rumours
As fans in Ghana debate bringing in diaspora players for the World Cup, Crystal Palace's Eddie Nketiah does not rule out switching allegiance to the Black Stars.
Africa: Why Africa's Mineral-Rich Countries Are Not Reaping the Rewards of Their Wealth
[The Conversation Africa] Gold mining operations recently restarted at the Loulo-Gounkoto complex in western Mali after being shut down for several months. In January, the Malian government started blocking exports from the mine owned by Canada-based Barrick Mining (formerly
Africa: Cambridge, SEC Nigeria Partner to Bridge Innovation, Regulation Gaps in Africa's Fintech Sector
[Premium Times] The partners aim to cultivate a generation of African digital leaders who can strike a balance between innovation and effective regulation.
Africa: Canal+ & Supersport Bring CAF TotalEnergies Afcon Morocco 2025 in Style
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- CANAL+ is proud to announce that its MultiChoice subsidiary, SuperSport, has secured broadcast rights for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025™ (TotalEnergies CAF AFCON 2025™) for English and Portuguese-speaking African countries.
Africa: Why Okello's Stint in Japan Is Good Omen for Lionesses' Hunt for Africa Women's 7s Title
[Capital FM] National women's rugby 7s player Janet Okello says her experience in Japan will come in handy for this weekend's Africa Women's 7s at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi.
Africa: Underdogs Ghana Eager to Punch Above Their Weight At Africa Women's 7s
[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- Ghana national women's captain Pauline Mensah says they are not content with making the numbers at the Africa Women's 7s tournament at the RFUEA Grounds, this weekend.
Africa: Liberia Moves to Strengthen Data Governance Under AU-Led Initiative
[New Dawn] The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC), has convened a two-day multi-stakeholder consultation to pave the way for the development of Liberia's National Data Policy.
Africa: How Common Are Same-Sex Unions in South Africa? We Found Out
[GroundUp] Our data repudiate the idea that same-sex relationships are a reflection of modernity or a Western cultural import
Africa: How Africans, Other Nationals Were Drawn Into Russia's War in Ukraine
[Daily Trust] The recent revelation by Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha that more than 1,400 Africans from 36 countries are fighting for Russia in its war against Ukraine has ignited fresh debate about the vulnerability of African youth to foreign recruitment networks.
Africa: Top 10 Most Expensive Cities to Live in Africa in 2025
[Vanguard] The cost of living across major African cities has surged in 2025, fueled by inflation, currency fluctuations and rising housing and transport costs. According to multiple sources, including Numbeo's cost-of-living index, several African capitals and business hubs
Africa: Fossil Fuel Lobbyists Flood COP30 Climate Talks in Brazil, With Largest Ever Attendance Share
[Global Witness] With one in every 25 COP30 attendees a fossil fuel lobbyist, massive industry presence intensifies calls to protect climate negotiations from corporate capture
North Africa: Who Really Owns It? the Push for Transparency to Reveal Stolen Wealth in the Middle East and North Africa
[TI] Around the globe, corrupt actors exploit anonymity to hide stolen wealth and amass even more ill-gotten gains. Obscuring their true identities across borders and through mazes of anonymous companies and trusts, they hoard assets and rob the public of critical resources.
Africa: Africa's Migration, Humanitarian Agenda Require Urgent Action - AU Commissioner Twum-Amoah
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Africa's migration and humanitarian agenda require urgent, coordinated action, solidarity, and a people-centered approach, according to Amma Twum-Amoah, African Union Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development.
Africa: The Fossil Fuel Industry Is Endangering a Quarter of Humanity - New Report
[AI London] First-of-its-kind mapping with multi-country research reveals depth and scale of fossil fuel industry's potential harm
Africa: New Global Initiative Aims to Place Environmental Defenders At the Heart of Climate Decisions
[Global Witness] Campaigners are hailing today's COP30 launch of a new global initiative aimed at advancing the recognition, protection, and participation of environmental defenders in climate decision and policy-making.
Africa: Afreximbank Champions Africa's Sustainable Development and Industrialisation, and Just Energy Transition At COP30
[Afreximbank] Belem, Brazil, 13 November 2025 -- At the ongoing 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belem, Brazil, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is strategically advocating for a climate agenda that aligns with Africa's sustainable development
Africa: Poor Countries Welcome Loss and Damage Fund's Call for Requests, Warn It Falls Short of Needs
[IPS] Our countries did not light this fire--but we are burning in its heat. And the smoke does not stop at our borders. --Evans Njewa, Least Developed Countries Group chair, when talking about the importance of the Loss and Damage Fund for LDCs
Africa: Protecting Lives in a Warming World - Health Takes Centre Stage At COP30
[UN News] Hailed by Brazil as "a crucial moment to demonstrate the strength of the health sector in global climate action," a blueprint for global health systems to adapt to rising temperatures and extreme weather has been launched at the COP30 UN climate conference.
Africa: How Control of Water Shapes Power and Security in Africa
[The Conversation Africa] Water is often taken for granted, if you're lucky enough to have it coming out of taps. Yet it lies at the heart of national security.
What's happening in El Fasher?
A Sudanese journalist recounts the violence and mass displacement in her hometown of el-Fasher, North Darfur, after the Rapid Support Forces seized control.
Africa: Brent Crude Rises to $65 Over U.S. Sanction On Russia
[Daily Trust] Oil prices have climbed as fresh U.S. sanctions targeting Russia's energy exports tightened global supply, lifting Brent crude futures to their highest level in weeks.
Africa: CBI News to Uplift Africa's Digital Media Transformation
[Daily Trust] A digital news platform, CBI News has stated it is poised to uplift Africa's digital media transformation.