The football fraternity in Uganda mourns the passing of SC Villa captain David Owori following a suspected robbery attack in Makindye, Kampala. The 27-year-old defender and midfielder succumbed to injuries sustained during the robbery attack when he resisted theft of his cell phone, among others. David Owori robbery attack, The football fraternity in Uganda, including […]
The Nigerian security services have managed to save 308 kidnapped victims during a massive joint security operation conducted in the forest area of Kainji Lake National Park. Nigeria kidnapping victims rescue, This was said by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to be the largest ever single-day rescue operation in the history of Nigeria. The information is […]
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. […]
The humanitarian situation in Sudan deteriorated dramatically in July 2026 due to continuous fighting in the regions of Darfur and Kordofan, which affected humanitarian activities and caused even greater suffering for the local population. Sudan humanitarian assistance, According to UN agencies, currently, more than 33 million people in Sudan need humanitarian assistance, making Sudan one […]
The water crisis in South Africa is again in the limelight during the winter this year, as there have been cases of water shortages in several cities in South Africa. While seasonal rains have helped bring about some respite to parts of South Africa, there are several other municipalities that are still grappling with water […]
The cost of living is becoming a major concern for the Kenyan economy, with the population facing high costs of fuel, public transport, and food. While, according to reports, inflation has been reduced, most Kenyans claim that costs are still rising faster than their incomes. Cost of Living in Kenya, The discussion about high prices […]
The conflict in northern Mali has reached yet another level following claims made by the Tuareg rebels, who shot down a Russian military helicopter during the fighting with the government troops. Mali conflict escalates, This latest turn of events reveals the harshness of the struggle in northern Mali. Although FLA provided evidence in the form […]
El Niño 2026 Africa is once again affecting weather patterns all around the world, and Africa is one of the continents where it will cause the greatest impact in 2026. According to climate experts, the weather phenomenon might cause droughts, floods, food shortages, and other problems in many countries in Africa. While Southern Africa and […]
Moving into the year 2026, Africa’s telecommunication industry is set to experience another era of growth and development through the expansion of 5G coverage by various telecom companies. African telecom companies 5G rollout, Some of the top companies rolling out 5G coverage in Africa include Airtel Africa, Vodacom, Safaricom, Ooredoo, and others. Airtel Africa Invests […]
There is an ongoing digital transformation of the African banking sector whereby banks and fintech companies have been investing in mobile banking, artificial intelligence (AI), digital lending, and digital payments. This is in recognition of the millions of Africans who do not have access to the traditional banking services. In the process, financial institutions are […]
After the latest coordinated attacks carried out against Mali, the country faces another major security crisis. Military forces in Mali have stated that attacks were carried out on five different places last Saturday and that the attackers are aiming at the military installations in these locations. The attacks took place two months after the previous […]
This week many government organizations and pan-African organizations are hiring new employees at different levels of experience and skills. You can apply for a variety of jobs offered by the African Union, Kenyan Public Service Commission and South Africa DPSA. Here are some of the best government jobs for which you can apply this week […]
Application of artificial intelligence solutions on the African continent brings changes to many industries including healthcare, agriculture, banking, logistics, and education. Before AI solutions were applied only in several African countries, nowadays many cities compete for being the continent’s innovation hubs. With the help of digital strategies led by governments, venture capital investments, more cloud […]
After a period when private sector activity in Kenya had slowed, signs of stability have started emerging. The Stanbic Bank Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) registered 50.0 in June 2026, signifying an end of three months of contraction in business activity in the country. Although not showing any strong growth, the index has become a very […]
Recently, Nigeria’s public finance management became a subject of attention as it was revealed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that about 2% of government expenditures of the country were not included in recent budgets. Nigeria missing public spending, In other words, there was an issue with Nigeria’s budgetary reporting according to the International Monetary […]
While South Africa faces the repercussions of nation-wide anti-immigrant protests that resulted in over 900 arrests, violent confrontations and discussion about the migration policy, the majority of the protests remained peaceful while some of the marchers got into violent conflicts, looted stores and fired shots. South Africa anti-immigrant protests, The marches in the country organized […]