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 […]
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 […]