Africa's health watchdog has warned that the smallpox epidemic is still not under control, andappealed for resources to prevent a pandemic ‘more serious’ than COVID-19.‘The situation is not yet under control, but the general trend…
Innovation And Inspiration Converge At Africa Tech Festival:…
The largest, most influential tech event of Africa has returned. From November 13-16, Cape Town in South Africa is your gateway to the future as the legislative capital of South Africa hosts the jam-packed, energy-filled…
Rema’s Landmark Entry With A Horse At O2…
Rema – a famous Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter – has made history with a spectacular performance at London's O2 Arena. In the landmark sold-out concert tagged 'RAVAGE UPRISING' streamed by over 40,000 people on…
Afcon 2027 Predicted To Be The ‘Most Commercially…
Uganda is set to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) alongside Kenya and Tanzania, making it the first time in history that three countries have hosted the showpiece. According to Rogers Byamukama, there…
Ethiopian PM Reiterates Port Access Demand Without Invasion…
Ethiopia's Port Access Demands Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed restated the country's need for access to ports without intentions of invading neighboring states. Abiy stressed Ethiopia's reliance on the Red Sea for trade, highlighting the…
Zimbabwe Platinum Miners Demand Delay In Export Tax;…
The platinum miners in Zimbabwe, a landlocked country in southern Africa, have urged the government to delay its planned 5% export tax on concentrates until 2025. According to a proposal submitted by the Chamber of…
Nigeria’s Ruling Party Prevails Amidst Election Violence and…
Election Turmoil in Nigeria Amid accusations of fraud and violence, Nigeria's ruling party clinched wins in two out of three states during the recent gubernatorial elections. These polls, known for their contentious nature due to…
Crucial Supreme Court Decision on Asylum Seeker Deportation:…
UK Government at Crossroads: Supreme Court Decision Looms The UK government faces a pivotal moment as the Supreme Court prepares to rule on the legality of deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda. Regardless of the judgment,…
Burna Boy Earns 4 Nominations For The 2024…
Burna Boy – a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer – is one of the most famous artists in the African continent. His talent has helped him to earn several historic moments. Now, the Nigerian…
Sudan’s Ongoing Crisis: UN Official Warns of Escalating…
Sudan's Unfolding Crisis: A Warning from the UN In the midst of a relentless seven-month conflict between Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a senior UN official issued a dire warning. Clementine Nkweta-Salami,…
Africa’s Geothermal Industry Could Be Bigger Than Europe’s…
Africa's geothermal power capacity is set to more than double in the next 7 years, according to Rystad Energy, with the consulting firm expecting the figure to reach 13 GW by 2050, up from just…
Google Brings Generative AI Search In Africa; How…
Google, an American multinational technology company, introduced its Search Generative Experience (SGE) as an opt-in experiment in Search Labs in Africa on 9 November, 2023. Google’s AI-powered experience is available in various countries in Africa.…
Ethiopia-Oromo Talks in Tanzania: Seeking Resolution to Ongoing…
Ethiopia-Oromo Talks: An Effort for Resolution In an attempt to quell the five-year rebellion in Oromia, the Ethiopian government and the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) are currently in discussions in Tanzania. The OLA, labelled a…
What Happened To Nollywood Actor Mr Ibu? Is…
John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu, had been suffering because of a serious health crisis. The famous Nollywood actor and comedian needed urgent financial assistance to support his medical treatment. News about his illness…
3 Factors Will Shape Africa’s Digital Future: Smart…
In April, Smart Africa held its Transform Africa Summit in Zimbabwe. Attended by 5 heads of state and ministers from 44 countries alongside 4,000 delegates from 91 countries, the event also saw the consummation of…
Tragedy Strikes Kidal as Civilians Fall Victim to…
Rising Tensions in Kidal In a harrowing turn of events, the city of Kidal in Mali recently witnessed a tragic incident. A series of airstrikes, attributed to the Malian army, resulted in the deaths of…
Move Afrika: Groundbreaking Initiative Seeking To Revolutionise The…
Global Citizen, the advocacy organisation known for staging charity concerts around the world, and Los Angeles-based pgLang, founded by Dave Free and Kendrick Lamar - who recently collaborated with Taylor Swift, have announced Move Afrika,…
Ntsindiso Mphakathi Breaks 12-Year Drought At Soweto Marathon
The Soweto Marathon just wrapped up the world of running, and it was quite a day! This year marked the 28th time the marathon has been run, and the local runners really shone, putting South…
Elon Musk’s X to come up with xAI…
Social media platform X, previously Twitter, will soon come up with xAI integration. Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup xAI will also get a new app soon. Elon Musk's startup xAI’s integration into the X app…
