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 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 […]
Countries across Africa are implementing stricter social media regulations in 2026 due to increasing concerns over safety issues on the internet, spread of misinformation, cyber crimes, and child welfare. African social media regulations, Although different governments will have their own set of laws, all of them seem to focus on age restrictions for accessing social […]
Those traveling around Africa both internationally and regionally will want to be aware of the most recent developments in immigration and border policies that have been implemented recently. Africa visa rules July 2026, In addition to improvements in digital procedures, governments have also changed visa rules and introduced other measures. Some of the most significant […]
According to the United Nations, the current Ebola epidemic in Central Africa can cause an economic crisis for the continent, resulting in up to $3.6 billion losses if the disease spreads further. Africa Ebola economic losses, The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) reports that the Ebola epidemic could also lead to the loss of more […]
WhatsApp has introduced one of the biggest privacy features on the platform by rolling out usernames. WhatsApp usernames Africa, This new feature will allow the users to communicate without giving away any information about their phone number, thereby ensuring privacy. Millions of people in Africa rely on WhatsApp for conducting their business and connecting to […]
The secondary school in Borno State of Nigeria has been raided again by gunmen while the students were attending their National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations. The raid left many casualties, injured and missing students. Nigeria school attack missing students Various security forces are conducting extensive search and rescue operations that include the Nigerian military forces, […]
The worst affected areas have been identified due to the flash flooding in several regions of West Africa caused by torrential rains. Many deaths have taken place and severe destruction has been seen due to flooding in Ghana and Ivory Coast. Ghana and Ivory Coast floods worst affected areas, Flash floods and mudslides have caused […]
Massive protests against immigrants took place in South Africa on June 30, 2026, as activist groups demanded that illegal immigrants be deported from the country. Although the government ensured that any form of violence was kept at bay by the presence of police officers and security forces, the demonstrations affected the business community as well […]