A key challenge facing African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is access to finance to survive and grow. The French-speaking part of Africa is particularly disadvantaged: 98% of private funding goes to South Africa, Nigeria,…
Hunger Crisis in Tigray, Ethiopia: Aid Cutoff and…
According to local officials and researchers, at least 700 people have perished as a result of hunger in the northern Tigray area of Ethiopia in recent weeks following the cessation of food aid by the…
Uganda’s Mpondwe massacre: Tragedy strikes Lhubirira Secondary School…
On most evenings, Godwin Mumbere and his fellow students at Lhubirira Secondary School in Mpondwe, which is located on Uganda's western border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, quietly study and sing together before…
Twitter rival Bluesky working on user lists and…
Bluesky, a tech startup with the aim of developing a decentralized social network protocol and an associated social networking service, backed by Jack Dorsey, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Square and a co-founder and…
NBA: 2 Africans Selected The Same Year As…
The NBA picks talented players from diverse backgrounds to present at the biggest basketball stage. The NBA has selected 2 African players from Nigeria & Senegal. In the 2023 NBA draft, the San Antonio Spurs…
Critical Elections in Sierra Leone: Economic Struggles and…
On Saturday, citizens of Sierra Leone are heading to the polls to vote in hotly contested presidential and legislative elections. These elections take place in the midst of worldwide pleas for peace and a crisis…
Senegal’s Sonko sues Sall in France for ‘crimes…
A formal complaint consisting of 170 pages has been submitted against the President of Senegal, Macky Sall. His primary opponent, Ousmane Sonko, has submitted a criminal complaint in France alleging that the defendant committed "crimes…
AFCON 2023: Burundi Beat Namibia, Next To Clash…
In a thrilling match during the CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers (AFCON), Burundi emerged victorious over Namibia, securing their place in the final against Cameroon. The match, which took place on Matchday 5 in…
Mali Holds Vote on New Constitution: Strengthening Presidential…
On Sunday, June 18, at 6:00 p.m. UTC, polling booths in Bamako, Mali, closed so that election officials could begin tallying the votes. Voting on a new constitution had taken place throughout the day among…
At least 41 people killed in deadly Ugandan…
At least 41 people, including 38 students, one guard, and two members of the local community, have been killed in a deadly attack on Lhubiriha Secondary School in the border town of Mpondwe in Uganda,…
VivaTech Forum: Africa On The Path Of Digital…
Paris' largest tech show, Vivatech, has commenced in France for the seventh consecutive year. Over 2,500 exhibitors are set to showcase their latest innovations from June 14th to 17th. The event is aimed at transforming…
South African President Ramaphosa arrives in Ukraine on…
Cyril Ramaphosa, a South African businessman and the President of South Africa, arrived in Ukraine, a country in Eastern Europe, on Friday, as part of an African peace mission. The South African presidency said on…
Can Siya Kolisi And Frans Steyn Play The…
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi is making good progress in his recovery from a knee injury and remains on track to be fit for the team's Rugby World Cup defense. However, the outlook is less optimistic…
US Updates Uganda Travel Advisory over Anti-LGBT Law
According to a note that was released on Monday evening by the State Department, the United States has modified its travel advice for Uganda following the promulgation in May of the "Anti-Homosexuality Law 2023", which…
According to a US charity fundraising platform, staff…
An assistance organisation that is based in the United States stated that roughly $900,000 was taken from its programmes in the Congo by personnel of the organisation who colluded with others from outside the organisation.…
WWE Pro Wrestler & Twitter Celebrity The Iron…
Wrestling legend The Iron Sheik, whose real name was Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, has passed away at the age of 81. The news was confirmed by the WWE, where The Iron Sheik had a successful…
Harry Anyanwu’s Impressive Dance Moves Gone Viral On…
Popular Nollywood actor and rapper, Harry Anyanwu, has caused a stir on social media with a video showcasing his impressive dance moves. The 63-year-old veteran actor was seen in the viral video displaying his agility…
The president of Portugal is in South Africa…
On Tuesday, June 6, the head of South Africa extended a warm greeting to his Portuguese colleague. Cyril Ramaphosa provided information regarding the meeting that he had the day before with the leaders of state…
Food Company Premier Group Gains 40% Jump In…
Premier Group, a South African food producer, has announced a significant increase in annual profit, with a near 40% jump despite challenges such as rising commodity prices and inflation. The company reported a headline earnings…
