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,…
UN Notes Total Disregard for International Law by…
Nada Al-Nashif, the U.N. Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, issued a sobering warning about the continuing violence in Sudan during the 57th session of the Human Rights Council gathered in Geneva. She underlined the…
Dubai princess launches ‘Divorce’ perfume just weeks after…
Dubai Princess Mahra Mohammed Rashed Al Maktoum, who recently announced her separation from her husband, has just launched a new fragrance line, which she has aptly titled ‘Divorce’. On her Instagram page ahead of the…
Torrential Rains Cause Deadly Floods in Morocco and…
Torrential rains hit normally arid mountains and deserts in North Africa over the weekend, causing devastating floods in both Morocco and Algeria that took over a dozen lives, destroyed homes, and badly affected key infrastructure.…
Apple iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro launch: Event…
A special ‘glowtime’ event will be held by Apple on 9 September, where the tech giant is expected to showcase its new iPhone 16 series, Apple Watch Series 10 and software updates. Read the schedule,…
More than 50 killed in Nigeria’s deadly fuel…
A tragic incident involving the explosion of a petrol tanker in Niger State, Nigeria has claimed the lives of over 50 and cattle in a head-on accident. Victims were given a mass funeral. On Sunday,…
Ethiopia warns strongly of growing tensions with Egypt…
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed cautions against any invasion since tensions over territory disputes and the Nile dam project are rising between Egypt and Somalia. Emphasizing Ethiopia's historical fortitude in defending itself, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy…
The Filmhouse Group rewards creative excellence at FAME…
Filmhouse Group is one of the participants celebrating creativity, talent and innovation on the continent at FAME Week Africa 2024, currently taking place in Cape Town, South Africa. For Filmhouse Group, Fame Week Africa is…
UAE Re-echoes Support for Sudan Peace Moves as…
Writing to The Economist, Her Excellency Lana Nusseibeh, Assistant Minister for Political Affairs at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, outlined the UAE's unshaken commitment toward the peace process in Sudan. The letter underlined the…
Mpox Vaccine Arrives in Congo Amidst Worsening Outbreak…
On Thursday, the initial lot of 100,000 mpox vaccine doses arrived in the Congo capital of Kinshasa, just three weeks after the declaration that mpox outbreaks across 12 African nations were a global emergency. Western…
UAE’s Foreign Aid Exceeds $98 Billion, Changing Lives…
Having given approximately AED360 billion ($98.09 billion) in overseas aid since its inception in 1971 till mid-2024, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) remains a lighthouse of hope and kindness. Aiming to lower poverty, ease calamities,…
Daughter of Zuma to marry polygamous king ‘for…
South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma's 21-year-old daughter is marrying the King of Eswatini for love, a spokesman for Africa's last absolute monarchy has told the BBC. The engagement of Nomcebo Zuma to King Mswati…
A New Age of China-Africa Partnership: Xi Jinping…
At the 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced an ambitious strategy to lift the China-Africa relationship to new heights. Attracting about fifty African leaders, Xi said that connections…
22 Missing and One Dead as Migrants Boat…
In yet another sad event involving migrants trying to reach Europe, on Tuesday a boat carrying thirty-two migrants overturned off the Libyan coast, killing one person and missing 22 others. Nine people have been rescued…
Great African Queens In History
In the ancient world, Africa was home to some of the world's greatest rulers. These included queens who ruled their kingdoms with precision and power. The impact of their leadership has left an indelible mark…
Egyptian President El-Sisi Visits Turkey Historically to Strengthen…
On Wednesday, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi started an official trip to Turkey, therefore signifying a turning point in the relations between the two regional heavyweights. The first visit by an Egyptian president to Turkey…
China-Africa Summit: Developing Economic and Diplomatic Relations Amid…
China welcomed more than fifty African leaders in Beijing this week, therefore signifying yet another important chapter in the always growing ties between them. Held among growing political and economic uncertainty, the summit was a…
DRC Prison Break Tragedy: 129 Makala Prison Escape…
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have verified that at least 129 inmates perished trying to flee the central Makala jail in the capital, Kinshasa. Monday marked the sad event amid a…
Dubai Humanitarian Airlift provides urgently needed relief supplies…
Under the direction of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian (DXB-H) has effectively enabled the delivery of urgently needed relief goods to N'djamena,…
