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 […]
An investigation into an attack by a drone that led to a fire outbreak at Damietta Port drone attack in Egypt has commenced. While there were no reports of any casualties, the recent attack at one of the largest ports for LNG in Egypt has once again drawn attention to the issue of regional security […]
Cape Verde international goalkeeper Vozinha is facing a dilemma of changing the name on the back of his Colo-Colo jersey, not because he is going to make a move from one club to another but because of Chilean football regulations. Vozinha jersey name rule, This veteran goalkeeper, who has earned his nickname as one of […]
Thousands of migrants have crossed from Morocco into Spain’s Ceuta enclave, causing chaos and resulting in Spain deploying troops into Ceuta as the country grapples with border security, migration policies, and coordination with North African states and other European nations. Spain deploys troops after Ceuta migrant crossing, This recent mass crossing, which happened on Thursday, […]
The development of artificial intelligence has opened up new perspectives for improving education in Africa, regardless of several difficulties, such as a lack of teachers, overcrowding in classrooms, and insufficient educational materials that have been present for years. AI in African education, Thanks to math tutoring systems using artificial intelligence in Nigeria, multi-language learning assistants […]
The reach of Starlink is growing in Africa, bringing high-speed satellite internet to countries that lack advanced broadband infrastructure. Nevertheless, despite the growth of Starlink’s footprint in Africa, the service has not yet become more cost-effective than mobile internet providers for ordinary people. Starlink vs Africa mobile networks, In most African countries, telecommunications companies like […]
Kenya will introduce new compliance regulations that will impact all those earning money in the online sphere in 2026. This step will help Kenya enforce its digital taxation framework. Kenya digital tax rules, The new changes will make it possible for the government to collect taxes in a more efficient way in the developing digital […]
The aviation industry of Africa continues with its recovery from the pandemic, recording high numbers of passengers, airline capacity, and international demand. African airlines record highest passenger numbers, Some of the African countries whose airlines are dominating the recovery include Egypt, Nigeria, and Kenya, due to expanding airline networks, improved visa policy, an increase in […]
Grammy-winning South African superstar Tyla has announced her first-ever global tour, which is another big accomplishment in her fast-growing international career. This tour, titled Tyla APOP World Tour, is scheduled for 34 shows in Europe, the UK, North America and Africa from October 2026 to January 2027. The tour will consist of three African concerts […]
M-PESA Ethiopia electricity payment continues to expand its digital payment offerings and has now launched a new prepaid electricity payment feature on its app. It is now possible to pay for the electricity you use and get prepaid electricity units without going to utility offices or to any authorized payees. The move by the firm […]
The US has made known its sanctions targeting Mahmoud El-Ebiary and several organizations allegedly associated with the international financial network of the Muslim Brotherhood. The recent development has become another step in the overall campaign launched by the US to combat terrorist funding. US sanctions Mahmoud El-Ebiary, Although US officials have claimed that the recent […]
Spanish giants Real Madrid have signed Ivory Coast international Yan Diomandé from German club RB Leipzig for a sum of up to €120 million. This is one of the biggest transfer deals featuring an African football player. Yan Diomandé Real Madrid transfer, This 19-year-old winger is set to arrive in Spain to have his medical […]
The South African fintech NjiaPay has introduced a new one-click checkout solution that allows for simplifying the payments process and dealing with one of the major problems of e-commerce—cart abandonment. NjiaPay One-Click Checkout, The company claims that the introduction of such technology allows merchants to increase payment success rates, while offering a more convenient checkout […]
Uganda has been declared Ebola-free, with the country now free of the deadly virus, which was recently imported from its neighbouring DR Congo. Uganda Ebola-Free, This decision was made after completion by the country of the 42-day observation period required by the World Health Organization (WHO). However, while Uganda can celebrate its success, the DR […]
Medical practitioners in Nigeria have begun a nationwide strike, bringing into question the worries of the patients about accessing healthcare in the public hospitals. Nigeria medical staff strike, This nationwide strike has been initiated by the resident doctors, house officers, and others in the healthcare industry on the back of various issues between health unions […]