Increasing warming of the African continent places an additional burden on the electric grid because of the old infrastructure, shortage of electricity, and increased risks of blackouts. Extreme Heat Africa Power Crisis, This trend has led to a surge in demand for electricity by cooling systems while at the same time causing utilities to cope […]
Following the migrant influx in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta and the resulting deaths, the European Union is considering stepping up border protection and discussing new measures. This was said by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who urged action. Ceuta migrant crisis, This decision comes following an unprecedented breach of the EU’s external […]
Richard Itoro had no option but to leave South Africa; staying in the country could have cost him his life. Richard Itoro South Africa xenophobia, According to the 47-year-old Nigerian, he left the country due to the increasing xenophobic attacks, several death threats, and destruction of the life he had worked hard to build. The […]
Kizza Besigye hospitalized, the Ugandan opposition leader, has been taken to the intensive care unit of Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala, where he collapsed during a court hearing, adding to health and political concerns over him. Besigye, who is being tried for treason, allegedly lost consciousness during the hearing, as reported by his wife […]
There have been changes in fuel prices in Namibia & South Africa this week, depending on your country of residence and type of fuel used. Namibia and South Africa fuel prices, The changes in fuel prices this week, which went into effect on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, reflect the present government policies and dynamics in […]
The U.S. has expanded its visa bond program to cover 30 African countries whose citizens have to pay a refundable bond while applying for specific visas. US Visa Bond Program, The policy will be applied to certain individuals applying for B-1 (business) and B-2 (tourist) visas. As per the program, the U.S. consular officers may […]
Zambia’s Kwacha and Ghana’s Cedi are both sliding against the U.S. dollar this week, and the reasons behind each currency’s slump are different enough to matter for anyone doing business — or shopping — in either country. Zambia Kwacha and Ghana Cedi slide, Commercial banks have quoted the Kwacha at 18.95 per dollar, down from […]
Thirty-five people have been killed after a drone attack that struck a traditional court session in Sudan’s Darfur region, according to a local rights group. Sudan court drone attack, It is another instance of bloodshed amid Sudan’s ongoing three-year-long civil war. The Emergency Lawyers Group, which records violence committed against civilians in Sudan, reported that […]
The Ceuta migrant crisis has escalated into a matter of death, with Spain claiming that at least 72 people have died following thousands of migrants crossing the border between Morocco and Spanish Ceuta. Ceuta border crisis, Meanwhile, the Moroccan government has reported that 11 migrants have died after crossing the Ceuta border, a difference that […]
The former Malian Prime Minister, Moussa Mara, has been freed from Koulikoro Civil Jail after spending one year in jail, signaling an important event in the country’s politically restricted environment. Moussa Mara freed after jail, Moussa Mara was freed from jail on August 1, 2026, after spending the first year of his two-year sentence related […]
Egypt has deployed emergency plans following a magnitude 5.5 Egypt earthquake that occurred in eastern Egypt early Monday, causing vibrations in various cities including Cairo, Suez, Ismailia, and Port Said. The earthquake, which occurred around 3:00 a.m. local time, saw health authorities put hospitals on red alert, while emergency personnel assessed any form of damage. […]
Nigeria’s ambition of retaining their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title and qualifying for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup got a major boost after Captain Asisat Oshoala helped motivate the Super Falcons to get a vital win against Zambia. Asisat Oshoala Nigeria WAFCON win, Following a shocking defeat in their opening match to […]
Weather watchers are sounding the alarm: a powerful “Super” El Niño may be taking shape over the next few months, and African governments are scrambling to get ready. The African Development Bank (AfDB) estimates the fallout could run anywhere from $10 billion to $20 billion making it one of the costliest climate disasters the continent […]
Africa’s telecom sector turns a new page as Vodacom hikes growth forecasts The Safaricom deal is fast becoming one of the continent’s biggest business stories. The South African telecoms giant has lifted its medium-term financial targets after completing the acquisition of a controlling 55 percent stake in Kenya’s Safaricom, a deal that could transform competition, […]
If you live in Egypt, get ready to see a bigger number on your next electricity bill. The government has just announced another round of price hikes, and this time it’s hitting most households and businesses across the country. It’s not exactly welcome news. Egyptians have already been squeezed by inflation and a rising cost […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo is back in the headlines for all the wrong reasons this time because the man who once styled himself as the country’s anti-corruption crusader is now the one standing trial. Constant Mutamba, DRC’s former Justice Minister, is facing serious allegations that nearly $20 million in public funds went missing under […]
Ceuta has seen migration surges before. This one was different. Within the space of a few days, tens of thousands of people crossed from Morocco into the tiny Spanish enclave, some swimming around the breakwaters, others scaling the border fences, still more slipping through wherever they could find an opening. By the time the dust […]
Doctors in the Democratic Republic of Congo are facing something they’ve never dealt with before: an Ebola outbreak that’s outpacing every containment effort thrown at it. The World Health Organization says infections are climbing at an “exceptional pace,” and with more than 3,600 confirmed cases and nearly 1,500 deaths so far, this has quietly become […]
South African pop music artist Tyla has dropped Lagos as part of the African leg of her A*POP World Tour following backlash over alleged xenophobic attacks in the country. Tyla Lagos World Tour Removed, The Grammy award-winning artist had earlier announced that Lagos will feature among other stops in her tour, which is scheduled to […]
Ghana will soon experience the biggest constitutional reforms since the inception of its 1992 Constitution because the government has already endorsed some of the recommendations made. Ghana Constitutional Reforms, Some of the most important ones are the extension of the presidential term to five years, reduction of the minimum age for presidential candidates, and alteration […]