An attack on a patrol of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), which was headed to Pajut in Jonglei State, has taken the lives of UN peacekeepers and resulted in seven injuries caused by armed men, whose identities remain unknown, ambushing the patrol on August 24, 2026. The UN has criticized this attack and […]
The cedi of Ghana has been experiencing depreciation against the US dollar. Reuters reports that the currency fell to GH¢11.00 per dollar on August 20, down from GH¢10.90 recorded a week earlier. This decline resulted from the fact that the demand for the dollar is exceeding its supply, while at the same time, Bank of […]
The 2026 floods in southern Africa are likely to rank among the most dramatic examples yet of how a warming planet is reshaping the daily lives of millions. Southern Africa floods climate change, Weeks of torrential rain flooded entire towns across four countries after starting in December 2025 and by the end of January 2026. […]
Each year, people celebrate Mandela Day in recognition of Nelson Mandela, who became the first democratically elected leader of South Africa, and whose legacy lives on. Mandela Day community service, The theme of the year is “It is still up to us to fight poverty and inequality.” The theme is relevant since many young people […]
The security transition taking place in Somalia is under threat due to the problems related to the funding of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). Somalia security mission funding crisis, The mission depends greatly on international financing, UN logistical assistance, and Western contributions in order to continue functioning. According to security […]
Floods have increased in frequency in West Africa due to an increase in the occurrence of extreme rainfalls. West Africa flood risk, Such countries as Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, and Nigeria are especially at risk of flooding as their urban centers grow too quickly to cope with the excess rains and floods without adequate drainage […]
The governments all over Africa keep revising their wage levels and salaries in the public sector due to the problem that revolves around the issue of inflation and cost of living. Africa Minimum Wages, For July 2026, there are revisions of salaries in Kenya and Zambia, besides Zimbabwe and Nigeria, where wages are becoming a […]
West Africa is experiencing one of the biggest changes in its history after the official split of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from ECOWAS into the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). ECOWAS after Sahel split trade and travel rules, As a result, the split not only affects future cooperation but also brings uncertainties regarding trade, […]
Job opportunities remain open to those seeking to apply for vacancies in the government and public sector of the continent of Africa. Government Jobs Africa, There are many vacancies being advertised by various governments, governmental agencies, and skill development bodies in Africa for jobs from administration positions to managerial positions. There is also the option […]
Traveling across the world has become significant in terms of professional, tourist, and student travels, making passport rankings a good way to gauge the global mobility of nations. Top African Passport Rankings, As per the latest report on the Henley Passport Index for mid-2026, the country of Seychelles continues to lead as the most powerful […]
Uganda Economic Support Plan, As part of its continuous efforts to assist repatriated citizens, the Ugandan government has introduced economic empowerment programmes aimed at rehabilitating and reintegrating the returnees into the country’s economy through identification registration and business training programmes, as well as livelihood schemes supported by the government. To benefit from the economic empowerment […]
Over two million people have returned to Khartoum since the SAF regained control of the city from the RSF in the past year. The return of people to the city is crucial in the recovery process for the country, but rebuilding the capital will be challenging. Return of Families to Khartoum, Though civil servants and […]
The race by Africa to position itself as the world’s major producer of critical minerals such as copper, lithium, graphite, and cobalt is rapidly gaining momentum in the face of increasing demands for EVs and renewable energy technologies from different parts of the world. Many countries have changed their policy direction, in that instead of […]
In 2026, the persisting Red Sea shipping crisis continues to affect international maritime trade since shipping companies prefer to avoid the Suez Canal and Bab al-Mandab Strait due to persistent security threats. As such, shipping vessels sail through the Cape of Good Hope near South Africa, thus adding thousands of nautical miles and days of […]
Khartoum is now experiencing the return of thousands of Sudanese families, after months of war made them flee the capital. According to recent statistics, more than 2 million people have returned to Khartoum this year from about 5 million citizens who had to leave because of the war in their country. For many, the need […]
The continent’s banking industry is witnessing a new era of cross-border expansion where banks are expanding by means of mergers, acquisitions, and integrating regional payment systems. Fueled by the need to meet higher capital requirements, rising trade among neighboring countries, and the emergence of fintech competitors, major banks in Africa are opting for cross-border expansion […]
The imposition of new reciprocal tariffs by US President Donald Trump is having an effect on trade relations between the US and some African economies. The new measures will impose a base tariff on the importation of most goods, but also country-specific higher tariffs on certain trading partners. Textile, apparel, automobile manufacturing, and agricultural exports […]
Africa is witnessing some of the biggest transportation revolutions on account of huge investments made by governments in railway infrastructure. High-speed passenger railways, standard-gauge railway projects with electric locomotives, and heavy freight rail systems are being developed in various parts of Africa to enhance trade and connect landlocked countries with seaports. Several of these Africa […]
The space sector of Africa is set to experience the next wave of growth thanks to investments in technologies that have a tangible impact on Earth. As per the recent industry reports, Africa space economy growth currently amounts to around $25 billion and achieves key growth milestones faster than analysts expected. As opposed to conventional […]
July 9, 2026, marks the 15th anniversary of South Sudan’s independence. It is the most important milestone in its history, where it was supposed to reach peace, stability, and economic success. South Sudan independence challenges, However, the world’s newest country still faces numerous problems – political instability, economic hardships, humanitarian emergencies, and unfinished peace reformations. […]