Escalating Conflict: M23 Rebels Move Closer to Eastern Congo's Key City of Bukavu

Escalating Conflict: M23 Rebels Move Closer to Eastern Congo’s Key City of Bukavu

The M23 rebels of Eastern Congo assisted by Rwandan forces have pushed deep to the capture of Bukavu in the recent escalating conflict. In January, M23 captured frontline cities namely Goma adding tension to the region.  Moves by M23 raise fears of a larger scale war especially in light of the mineral rich territories they […]

UAE Leads Global Trust Rankings in 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer

UAE Leads Global Trust Rankings in 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer

The UAE people remain strong in their devotion for their business and government entities. The 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer assessed trust levels across 28 countries and confirmed that UAE surpasses all other nations. UAE citizens maintain excellent confidence in their governing institutions yet other nations face issues with false news dissemination and economic challenges. Research […]

White South Africans Rally in Support of Trump Over Racism Claims

White South Africans Rally in Support of Trump Over Racism Claims

The U.S. Embassy in Pretoria witnessed hundreds of white South Africans demonstrating their support for former president Donald Trump together with his assertions about racial mistreatment. The protesters mainly belonging to the Afrikaner community carried signs that supported Trump while expressing their disapproval of South African discriminatory laws. The rally happened after Trump issued an […]

‘High-Level Humanitarian Conference for the People of Sudan’ Held by UAE, Ethiopia, AU and IGAD

‘High-Level Humanitarian Conference for the People of Sudan’ Held by UAE, Ethiopia, AU and IGAD

A major humanitarian conference held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on February 14th 2026 bringing together key regional and international leaders to address the worsening crisis in Sudan. The conference was held by the UAE, Ethiopia, the African Union and IGAD. The ultimate objective was straightforward, which is to mobilize urgent support for millions of Sudanese […]

Mauritius: Africa’s Most Overcrowded Paradise Faces Surging Tourist Influx

Mauritius: Africa’s Most Overcrowded Paradise Faces Surging Tourist Influx

Tourists continue to pour into Mauritius which stands as an island-nation admired for its beautiful beaches and green scenery. Tourism brings visitors from around the world to this paradise but Mauritius now ranks first in population density across Africa replacing Rwanda. According to Statista data, Mauritius stands ahead of the UK with 641 residents per […]

Popular DRC Musician Delcat Idengo Killed While Filming Music Video in Goma

Popular DRC Musician Delcat Idengo Killed While Filming Music Video in Goma

Delphin Katembo Vinywasiki popularly known as Delcat Idengo is a leading musician from the DRC celebrated for his revolutionary songs attacking both the government and the rebel groups. His music resonated with many, positioning him as one of the leading personalities in the cultural and political arena of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Idengo met […]

African Union to Launch Landmark Sexual and Reproductive Health Initiative in Ethiopia

African Union to Launch Landmark Sexual and Reproductive Health Initiative in Ethiopia

In a major drive to boost healthcare on the African continent, the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) is to collaborate with the Ethiopian Ministry of Health to stage a high-level ministerial meeting focusing on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Universal Health Coverage (SRH and UHC). The event slated on January 13, 2026, at the Radisson […]

The Sudanese Army's Role in Empowering the Islamic Movement and Women’s Rights in Conflict Zones

The Sudanese Army’s Role in Empowering the Islamic Movement and Women’s Rights in Conflict Zones

The last few years have seen significant enhancement of the Sudanese Armed Forces by Islamic movements including the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood inside Sudanese territory. This strategic alignment allowed the incorporation of Islamic principles in governance, education and the media thus, the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood has remained critical owing to its ideologies coupled with a wide […]

Mobile Data Prices Skyrocket in Nigeria – Here’s What You’ll Pay Now

Mobile Data Prices Skyrocket in Nigeria – Here’s What You’ll Pay Now

Amid a sagging economy, outrage is rippling across Nigeria as telecom providers including MTN and Airtel have elevated their data tariffs. MTN Nigeria who is the largest operator in the country has notably increased the cost of its most popular 15GB weekly data bundle threefold from 2,000 naira to 6,000 naira. Similarly Airtel has undertaken […]

Africa’s $3.4 Trillion Trade Opportunity: UNCTAD Report

Africa’s $3.4 Trillion Trade Opportunity: UNCTAD Report

The 2024 UN Trade and Development report shows Africa can build economic strength by combining trade functions with investment and regional markets. On February 10 UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan and Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister Souleymane Diarrassouba introduced a report that shows why strategic investments plus policy changes are critical. Africa has major economic difficulties because it […]

Africa’s Growing Presence at the World Governments Summit 2025

Africa’s Growing Presence at the World Governments Summit 2026

The African leaders, policymakers and industry professionals will be attending  the upcoming World Governments Summit (WGS) 2026. It will be held in Dubai from February 11th to 13th.  Musalia Mudavadi who is a Prime Minister of Kenya and Robinah Nabbanja, Prime Minister of Uganda alongside delegations from various African countries are attending the summit along […]

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Ceasefire Now! African Leaders Unite to End Congo Crisis

Leaders from eastern and southern Africa called on Sunday for an immediate ceasefire in eastern Congo and pushed for direct negotiations between the Congolese government and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, after a joint summit of EAC and SADC leaders was convened in Tanzania, focusing dialogue as the means of ending the increasing conflict. President Felix […]

Why is Stellenbosch the New Silicon Valley of South Africa?

Why is Stellenbosch the New Silicon Valley of South Africa?

Traditionally famous for its vineyards, Stellenbosch has evolved to become South Africa’s leading tech hub beating even Johannesburg and Cape Town in the number of tech job openings per capita. At an average of 36 tech related jobs per 100,000 people, Stellenbosch has won the sobriquet as the country’s emerging “Silicon Valley.” Proximity to Stellenbosch […]

Kenyan Police Strengthen Haiti Mission as US Freezes Funding

Kenyan Police Strengthen Haiti Mission as US Freezes Funding

Despite a partial financing suspension by the United States for the UN-backed mission, a fourth group of Kenyan police landed in Haiti on Thursday to assist in combating violent gangs. The 200 cops join nearly 600 Kenyans who are already working with Haitian police as part of a global initiative that includes Jamaica, Guatemala and […]

FIFA Club World Cup Trophy Lands in Africa as Tournament Hype Builds

FIFA Club World Cup Trophy Lands in Africa as Tournament Hype Builds

The new FIFA Club World Cup trophy arrived on African land as part of the tournament’s preparations just months before African clubs compete against the world’s finest at the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. Between June 14 and July 13th 2026, 32 clubs will feature in the expanded club football league which […]

Volkswagen Africa Achieves Historic Polo Export Growth to Europe and Asia-Pacific

Volkswagen Africa Achieves Historic Polo Export Growth to Europe and Asia-Pacific

Volkswagen’s African unit exported a new high record of 131,485 ‘Polo’ automobiles to European and Asia Pacific countries in 2024 as per the firm said on Wednesday. This was a big increase from Volkswagen’s old year record of 108,422 vehicles manufactured in 2019. These are being manufactured at the Kariega factory in South Africa’s Eastern […]

Candy Crush Fuels $1.8 Billion Gaming Revenue in Africa

Candy Crush Fuels $1.8 Billion Gaming Revenue in Africa 

Last year Africa’s gaming business grew nearly six times faster than the world average fuelled by demand for mobile entertainment including popular games like Candy Crush and Roblox. The continent’s gaming community grew by 10% to 349 million gamers with smartphones accounting for 89% of income. ADG Technology Inc, a New York based mobile gaming […]

Hope or Skepticism? Goma Reacts to M23 Ceasefire Declaration

Hope or Skepticism? Goma Reacts to M23 Ceasefire Declaration

The M23 insurrection has announced a truce that would go into effect on Thursday, February 3rd 2026 as it advances farther into South Kivu after Goma fell. The decision was made in reaction to the deteriorating humanitarian situation, according to the M23. On the other hand opinions are still divided in Goma. Some people are […]