The UK has put specific sanctions on people connected to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) because more proof of war crimes in the Darfur region has come to light. After a BBC Verify investigation found that executions in El-Fasher were the fault of a high-ranking RSF officer, the move was made. El-Fasher is a place […]
The country of São Tomé and Príncipe, which is one of the smallest in Africa, has taken a big step towards closing its digital gap. Starlink is an internet service that uses satellites and was created by SpaceX. It has now been made available across the country. This move promises to make big changes in […]
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa defended his nation against claims of white discrimination made by tech magnate Elon Musk. After his birth in South Africa, Musk took to social media to assert that a main political group pushes for killing white people. The Economic Freedom Fighters party gained notice when its members sang “Kill the […]
Hilton launched Signia by Hilton for its first appearance in Egypt and Africa through its hotel expansions. These hotels at Signia by Hilton Cairo Skywalk will become the first of their kind when they start operating in West Cairo’s newest development. Two properties placed in an active business and leisure park will provide 200 guest […]
UNICEF reported that, nearly 2900 people died of cholera across Eastern and Southern African countries while children suffer most greatly from this outbreak. UNICEF recorded 178000 cholera cases across 16 countries during the last 14 months. South Sudan experienced its most severe cholera outbreak in twenty years, where patients increased to 40,000 while 694 people […]
Enza, based in the United Arab Emirates, obtained $6.75 million in initial investment funding from Algebra Ventures and Quona Capital. Since its founding in 2023 by Hany Fekry the company received its initial financial support through this investment. Enza wants to build its business in additional African nations with new investment funds. The business supplies […]
National teams from Africa advance their World Cup qualification pursuit as they take part in Matchday 5 of the qualifiers. The joint hosting by Canada, the United States, and Mexico has made all countries across North America excited for World Cup qualification. Teams across Africa play with high intensity to earn every point needed for […]
Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) is running the Book Factory Prize for Publishing in Africa again to award $28,000 to African publishing excellence in 2025. From March 17 to April 30, 202,5, African publishers can apply for the competition by sending published trade books from the past year. The $20,000 first prize goes to a winner, […]
Canadian companies have expanded their presence as major African mining stakeholders and invested more than $37 billion. Africa holds the title of becoming the second biggest destination for mining projects of Canadian companies. Under Canada’s Africa Strategy, new initiatives will improve business ties between the nation and African countries. Setting up a high commission in […]
The South African government wants people to plant one million trees across the nation within a single day on September 24, 2025. In September of 2025, South Africa will plant one million trees as part of their environment-focused collaboration. On September 24, 2025 nation-wide major groups joining with government backing will plant trees throughout South […]
The government’s statistics regulator showed that South African inflation stayed at 3.2% during February and rose below the projected 3.3%. One day before the interest rate change South Africa’s central bank faces a key decision over inflation rates. The SARB’s decision will take external influences into account despite inflation presently being below its 4.5% target. […]
The United States plans to shut down its Johannesburg consulate after Sandton Drive gets renamed to Leila Khaled Drive even though most residents along with local businesses strongly oppose this change. Joel Pollak who leads the candidate selection for US Ambassador to South Africa warned the nation about serious diplomatic setbacks arising from honoring Palestinian […]
The push toward renewable energy in Africa helps the 570 million people who currently live without reliable power access. Many African people remain without electricity since developed countries take power usage as a basic standard while the device helps power healthcare systems plus education and business growth. More countries across Africa are switching to renewable […]
The United States issued Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool a one-way travel ticket from South Africa to show decreasing trust between the two nations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made a public statement on Friday to ban Ambassador Rasool for his remarks about President Donald Trump as he leads a white supremacist movement. The diplomatic conflict appeared […]
The Trade Promotion Organization of Iran revealed its plan to launch a special shipping line to West Africa through its recent announcement. TPO presented the news ahead of the third Iran-Africa Economic Cooperation Summit that will take place from May 7-11, 2025. The TPO leader Mohammad Ali Dehghan Dehnavi said President Pezeshkian chose Africa as […]
Expansion in the global rare earth industry makes Africa stand out by predicting this region will reach 10% market supply by 2029. Companies in Africa are adding eight new rare earth separation units over five years to support global demand expansion by 2030. Investment strategies help speed up this market expansion. Novare from South Africa […]
Exxaro Resources Limited chose Ben Magara to lead the company as CEO starting April 1, 2025. The firm conducted an accelerated search for a CEO during which Magara earned the presidential role before Acting CEO Riaan Koppeschaar returned to his previous position. Mr. Magara has devoted 35 mining industry years to his profession. He established […]
A bus crashed on Tuesday near OR Tambo International Airport leaving twelve people dead and injuring forty-five others. First responders discovered the bus lay tilted on its side close to the highway edge once they arrived at the crash site. William Nthladi from Ekurhuleni Emergency Management announced that nine males and three females lost their […]
Access Now and KeepItOn revealed 2024 as being the worst year ever for digital shutdowns across 20 events across 15 African nations. When political turmoil grows governments more freely cut off internet access as part of their policies. Regime leaders in Comoros, Guinea-Bissau, and Mauritius followed traditional disruptors in Africa such as Ethiopia, Kenya, and […]
Hassatou Diop N’Sele the Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer at the African Development Bank has been named one of Forbes Africa’s 50 Most Inspiring Women of 2025. Hassatou has earned this intensive recognition because of her outstanding work in economic development and financial inclusion. She has played an important role in empowering […]