In a major drive to boost healthcare on the African continent, the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) is to collaborate with the Ethiopian Ministry of Health to stage a high-level ministerial meeting focusing on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Universal Health Coverage (SRH and UHC). The event slated on January 13, 2025, at the Radisson […]
The last few years have seen significant enhancement of the Sudanese Armed Forces by Islamic movements including the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood inside Sudanese territory. This strategic alignment allowed the incorporation of Islamic principles in governance, education and the media thus, the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood has remained critical owing to its ideologies coupled with a wide […]
Amid a sagging economy, outrage is rippling across Nigeria as telecom providers including MTN and Airtel have elevated their data tariffs. MTN Nigeria who is the largest operator in the country has notably increased the cost of its most popular 15GB weekly data bundle threefold from 2,000 naira to 6,000 naira. Similarly Airtel has undertaken […]
The Italian G7 Presidency and UNDP help African entrepreneurs lead significant improvements in artificial intelligence technology creation through a powerful new approach. From 2024 the AI Hub for Sustainable Development helps both national and international innovation grow in Africa while resolving major AI development barriers. Following the Startup Accelerator Pilot’s launch the African AI innovators […]
Pick n Pay, one the biggest retail chain in South Africa undertook the shutdown of its stores across the country, a strategy considered as a way to boost their profitability. In their trading update, on 4 February 2025, the company announced a 0.1% decrease in sales over 45 weeks. That decline is attributed to the […]
Hyundai Motor Group offers students a broad scholarship opportunity through a partnership with SOAS University of London. Hyundai Motor Group established a scholarship program on February 10, 2025, when they signed the agreement at the SOAS Senate Chamber to develop young African leaders. Through the Hyundai Motor Group Scholarship system, the company provides £1.5 million […]
The 2024 UN Trade and Development report shows Africa can build economic strength by combining trade functions with investment and regional markets. On February 10 UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan and Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister Souleymane Diarrassouba introduced a report that shows why strategic investments plus policy changes are critical. Africa has major economic difficulties because it […]
The African leaders, policymakers and industry professionals will be attending the upcoming World Governments Summit (WGS) 2025. It will be held in Dubai from February 11th to 13th. Musalia Mudavadi who is a Prime Minister of Kenya and Robinah Nabbanja, Prime Minister of Uganda alongside delegations from various African countries are attending the summit along […]
Leaders from eastern and southern Africa called on Sunday for an immediate ceasefire in eastern Congo and pushed for direct negotiations between the Congolese government and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, after a joint summit of EAC and SADC leaders was convened in Tanzania, focusing dialogue as the means of ending the increasing conflict. President Felix […]
Traditionally famous for its vineyards, Stellenbosch has evolved to become South Africa’s leading tech hub beating even Johannesburg and Cape Town in the number of tech job openings per capita. At an average of 36 tech related jobs per 100,000 people, Stellenbosch has won the sobriquet as the country’s emerging “Silicon Valley.” Proximity to Stellenbosch […]
Despite a partial financing suspension by the United States for the UN-backed mission, a fourth group of Kenyan police landed in Haiti on Thursday to assist in combating violent gangs. The 200 cops join nearly 600 Kenyans who are already working with Haitian police as part of a global initiative that includes Jamaica, Guatemala and […]
The new FIFA Club World Cup trophy arrived on African land as part of the tournament’s preparations just months before African clubs compete against the world’s finest at the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. Between June 14 and July 13th 2025, 32 clubs will feature in the expanded club football league which […]
Volkswagen’s African unit exported a new high record of 131,485 ‘Polo’ automobiles to European and Asia Pacific countries in 2024 as per the firm said on Wednesday. This was a big increase from Volkswagen’s old year record of 108,422 vehicles manufactured in 2019. These are being manufactured at the Kariega factory in South Africa’s Eastern […]
Last year Africa’s gaming business grew nearly six times faster than the world average fuelled by demand for mobile entertainment including popular games like Candy Crush and Roblox. The continent’s gaming community grew by 10% to 349 million gamers with smartphones accounting for 89% of income. ADG Technology Inc, a New York based mobile gaming […]
The M23 insurrection has announced a truce that would go into effect on Thursday, February 3rd 2025 as it advances farther into South Kivu after Goma fell. The decision was made in reaction to the deteriorating humanitarian situation, according to the M23. On the other hand opinions are still divided in Goma. Some people are […]
The United Arab Emirates has positioned itself as the first country in the Middle East and has also taken the 18th place at an international level in the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Development Index 2024. This recognition underscores the UAE’s commitment to enhancing its tourism sector and positioning itself as a premier global […]
The Congo River Alliance, a coalition of rebel factions in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo announced a humanitarian ceasefire that will take effect on Tuesday. The group which includes the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels cited “humanitarian reasons” for the decision after gaining territory in the area. The U.N. reported that at least 900 people […]
Following US President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would stop providing funds to South Africa, the country’s stocks, government bonds and rand all declined on Monday. In South Africa, Trump said Sunday that “certain classes of people” were being treated “very badly” and that he would halt funding until the issue was looked at but […]
The newly elected Donal Trump had put a post on the Truth Social page stating that “I will be cutting off all future funding to South Africa until a full investigation of this situation has been completed! ” He put allegations on “South Africa” that it “is confiscating land, and treating certain classes of people […]
The world’s most followed TikTok influencer Khaby Lame is now elected as a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF on Friday while visiting Senegal where the Italian influencer was born. The 24 year old currently holds the top spot on the TikTok app with 162.8 million followers and has gained popularity for his short silent movies criticising […]