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Africa: William Kabogo to Headline Africa Ciso Summit
[Capital FM] The stage is set for the biggest gathering of cybersecurity professionals in Africa, the second edition of the Africa CISO Summit.
Rwanda severs ties with Belgium over 'neo-colonial delusions'
In a strongly worded statement, Rwanda accuses Belgium of "lies and manipulation".
Africa: Her Excellency Lerato Dorothy Mataboge Takes Oath As African Union Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy
[African Union] Her Excellency Lerato Dorothy Mataboge has officially taken the oath of office as the new African Union (AU) Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy. In her new role, she is entrusted with advancing the AU's steadfast commitment to sustainable infrastructure
What is in store as Africa's 2026 World Cup qualifying resumes?
World Cup qualifiers resume after a nine-month hiatus, but what is at stake over the next two rounds and which big names are in danger of missing out?
Africa: Lake Chad Basin Insurgents Raise the Stakes With Weaponised Drones
[ISS] ISWAP's enhanced operations and use of drone attacks represent a turning point for counter-terrorism in the region.
Africa: FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Qualifiers - Nigeria, Guinea, Cameroon, and Zambia Reach Third Round
[CAF] Nigeria, Cameroon, Zambia, and Guinea secured their spots in the third and final round of qualifiers for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, joining Côte d'Ivoire after their respective fixtures and victories on Saturday, 14 March.
Africa: Kenya Edge Out Uganda to Progress to FIFA U17 Qualifier Third Round
[CAF] Substitute Brenda Achieng scored a sensational six-minute hattrick as Kenya's Junior Starlets edged out Uganda 3-0 on the afternoon and 5-0 on aggregate to progress to the final round of qualification for the 2026 FIFA U17 World Cup.
Africa: Mali Go With Tried and Trusted for FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
[CAF] Mali have kept faith with the squad that saw them secure TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualification last November for this month's FIFA World Cup qualifiers against the Comoros Islands and the Central African Republic.
Africa: African Coaches On the Rise - a New Era for the Continent's National Teams
[CAF] When Emerse Faé guided Cote d'Ivoire to 2023 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations glory on home soil last year, the achievement was more than just a footballing triumph. It was a sign of a shifting tide.
Africa: Tikay Revealed As Official Mascot for FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™
[CAF] The Official Mascot for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™, named TiKay, has been unveiled on the Indian Ocean Island that will play host to the prestigious global competition from 1-11 May, 2025 in Victoria on the island of Mahé.
Africa: Africa Faces Diabetes Crisis, Study Finds
[VOA] Johannesburg, South Africa -- Researchers warn that type 2 diabetes could affect millions more people in the coming decades after a study published this month revealed the disease is rising far faster among people in sub-Saharan Africa than previously thought.
Africa: Rethinking Sustainable Health Financing in Africa - From Dependence to Partnership
[Nigeria Health Watch] Even though Africa's Health Agenda is closely aligned with the global health agenda, it faces distinct challenges that set it apart, including the ongoing burden of infectious diseases and rising Non-Communicable Diseases. Dr Githinji Gitahi, Group CEO of
Africa: African Book Fair in Paris Celebrates Diversity of Diaspora Voices
[RFI] The fourth edition of the African Book Fair is under way in Paris, with Diaspora Travels as its theme. Cameroon and Brazil are the guests of honour during the three-day event, which brings together hundreds of authors, publishers and readers.
Africa: Trump Freezes U.S.-Funded Media Outlets Including Voice of America
[RFI] President Donald Trump's administration on Saturday began making deep cuts to Voice of America and other government-run, pro-democracy programming, with the organization's director saying all VOA employees have been put on leave.
Africa: 'Without Us, There Is No Future' - Youth Take Over UN Women's Commission
[UN News] "Support us and include us" to achieve real progress on advancing equal rights for all, young leaders told the Commission on the Status of Women, as the forum wrapped up the first week of its annual session at the UN Headquarters, in New York, on Friday.
Africa: The First Fossil Thrips in Africa - This Tiny Insect Pest Met Its End in a Volcanic Lake 90 Million Years Ago
[The Conversation Africa] Thrips are tiny insects - their sizes range between 0.5mm and 15mm in length and many are shorter than 5mm. But the damage they cause to crops is anything but small. A 2021 research paper found that in Indonesia "the damage to red chilli plants caused